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This version of the 4" Newtonian telescope offers more portability than the standard longer tube ... (amazon.com)

The FirstScope 114 series features two models to meet your individual needs. Both are high qualit... (amazon.com)

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We have collected and analysed 4 expert reviews and 31 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 83/100. The average review date is March 31, 2005. We have compared these reviews to 1154 reviews from other Telescopes. The alaScore™ for this product is 77/100 = Good. Last update: January 8, 2009.

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Celestron Firstscope 114 Short Telescope

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This version of the 4" Newtonian telescope offers more portability than the standard longer tube Newtonian without sacrificing power or performance. The short tube of this model is only 18" long and has a built-in correction lens, giving it all the focal

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Celestron Firstscope 114EQ 114mm Reflector Telescope

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The FirstScope 114 series features two models to meet your individual needs. Both are high quality, economical telescope with superb optical systems housed in a glossy black metal tube. The equatorial mounts are quite stable, with setting circles and slow...

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Celestron Firstscope 114 EQ

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The 114mm reflector is the chosen starterscope for many astronomers. It offers a good cost/optics size ratio delivering bright and high power images at economical prices. The light gathering power of this instrument makes it an ideal choice to start prope...

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pretty decent beginner telescope.

By C. Garrett (amazon.com)

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pretty decent beginner telescope.

This telescope is mostly about the mirror. It has a 4.5" primary mirror which picks up a good amount of light. Where this telescope is lacking, is with the included eyepieces. The 20mm is good enough for wide-field scanning. The 10mm eyepiece however...

Bait & Switch Scope

By Da Zibao (amazon.com)

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Bait & Switch Scope

While this is advertised as the Celestron Firstscope, that was not the scope that arrived. Instead I received the Astromaster 114EQ - which is a pretty good scope but not what was ordered. In particular, it is a "light bucket" that is good for deep sky ob...