Meade 114EQ-AST (225 x 114mm) Telescope

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(4.00 out of 5) from 2 reviews

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Meade 114 reflector telescope OK

(4.00 out of 5) by gregepin04 on Feb 22, 2006

Pros: simple design with nice images
Cons: You will want to upgrade to a better scope
The Bottom Line: Good beginner scope due to bright image. However, sharpness will soon cause you to want something better.

The 114 reflector telescope is a nice beginner scope(certainly MUCH better than the typical 60mm sco ...
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Excellent entry-level model - best value

(4.00 out of 5) by tgregoryt on Aug 6, 2005

Pros: Inexpensive, large aperture for price (4.5"), quality optics
Cons: Tripod a little jiggly, spotter scope is a little weak.
The Bottom Line: If all you have is $150, this is an excellent model to introduce you to astronomy. If you have more money, get a computer drive and heavier base.

It used to be that Sky and Telescope type magazines would tell you to stay away from department st ...
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