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iOptron SmartStar A N114 GoTo GPS Reflector Telescope - EQ Wedge Mount

iOptron SmartStar A N114 GoTo GPS Reflector Telescope - EQ Wedge Mount

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  • GoTo-equipped GPS reflector telescope with EQ Wedge Mount
  • 144mm Newtonian telescope with aluminum-coated mirror
  • 250x magnification bring the planets up-close and personal
  • Largest LCD screen on the market
  • Compatible with most methods of astrophotography
  • 2 eyepieces: 9mm and 25mm
Description

Introducing our SmartStar™-A-N114 Newtonian telescope system. Designed with the latest technology the 114 mm mirror is crafted with aluminum coated mirrors and exacting alignment.  The precision design virtually eliminates chromatic aberration for a crisp image without a rainbow halo. You’ll be able to view planets, star clusters and nebulae up close. With the SmartStar™ A-N114 you’ll also be able to take dramatic astro-photographs. Two eye pieces come standard to allow for flexibility in viewing either a wider field or a single focused object.


Dual Mount: Alt-Azimuth & German Equatorial – The Cube™


The SmartStar™-A-N114 Newtonian reflector telescope comes with our patented Dual Mount: Alt-Azimuth & German Equatorial, a.k.a. The Cube™. This compact mount design is probably the most functional and flexible unit on the market. Both axis motors are built into a small single unit which is universally compatible with all telescopes using a dove-tail connection. The mount can be level for Alt-Azimuth or locked into position for German Equatorial. In addition, there are no “dead spots” – so you can point your telescope to ANYWHERE above the horizon, whereas, other mounts block the telescope tube at certain points of rotation. This mount also comes standard with AC connection. An optional DC adaptor is available so you can plug your telescope motor into your car if you’re camping or at any remote location.


The most easy to understand controller on the market


The GoToNovaTM Controller is much easier to use than other similar products. The hand controller is more intuitive with menu categories better organized. It also has the largest LCD screen on the market with 8 lines of content compared with others that only have 2 lines. Using the easy-to-use hand controller, you can easily set up your telescope and select where you want to go.


More precise speed control for viewing objects


The control system also allows you to slew the telescope at 9 different drive speeds, keeping the object within the telescope’s viewfinder for as long as you wish.
USB Port


The 8402 hand controller comes with a USB port that tremendously expands the functionalities of the already powerful system. With the USB2COM driver installed, the USB port works as an RS232 serial port. It supports firmware upgrades and computer control. With ASCOM protocol, you can control your telescope with most ASCOM compatible software. This enables you to utilize the CPU, large screen, and disk space of your  PC/laptop. With a wide selection of software, your star gazing experience will never be the same again.


Simply a better tripod


Made of 1-inch heavy-duty stainless steel the SmartStar™ Tripod is sturdy yet elegant, and gives the user unparalleled stability during operation. Solid construction joints keep your mount locked securely. With an all-metal support system your valuable telescope will keep still even on a windy night.


GoToNovaTM Computerized Control System


The revolutionary GoToNovaTM computerized control system is by far the most technologically advanced automated tracking system available on the market today.  With a database of 80,000 celestial objects, including all of the most famous galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, not to mention the planets, you’ll be able to enjoy star gazing with the simple push of a button.


32-Channel GPS Module


All A-series telescopes come standard with a 32-channel GPS module for fully automated operation and alignment. Simply turn on the GoToNovaTM Controller and the GPS module will automatically synchronize your telescope location and time with the GoToNovaTM computerized control system. View celestial objects without having to manually punch in the date, time, latitude or longitude. '


Features:


  • 114mm Newtonian telescope
  • Dual Mount: Alt-Azimuth and German Equatorial– The Cube™-- The only mount of its kind for ultimate rotation and universal compatibility
  • Includes the GoToNovaTM Controller. The most intuitive controller on the market.
  • 80,000 object database with 256 user-defined objects
  • The largest LCD screen on the market with 8 lines and 21-character Hand Control with backlit LED buttons.
  • USB Port for PC Laptop control and firmware upgrades (ASCOM protocol)
  • Drive motor with 9-speed setting for precise tracking
  • Dual-axis Servomotor
  • Standard-equipment AC connection (Optional DC adaptor available)
  • 32-channel GPS module standard on all A series telescopes

Supplier Sku:
8603B
Dimensions & Specifications

Battery

8 x AA

Features

GoTo

Brand

iOptron

Usage

For the Beginner

Finderscope

Red Dot

GPS

Yes

GoTo

Yes

Good for Astrophotography

Yes

Telescopes Series

iOptron SmartStar Reflector Telescopes

Optical Design

Reflector

Aperture

114mm

Focal Length

1000mm

Focal Ratio

f/8.8

Mount Design

Single Fork Arm

Battery Included

No

Eyepiece 1

9mm

Eyepiece 2

25mm

Highest Useful Magnification

250x

Limiting Magnitude

12.4

Resolution

1

User Level

For the Beginner

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iOptron SmartStar A N114 GoTo GPS Reflector Telescope - EQ Wedge Mount
 
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(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Decent beginner GoTo scope

By Stargazer

from Visalia, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Accurate
  • Compact
  • Light

Cons

  • Difficult To Focus
  • Manual

Best Uses

  • Astronomy

Comments about iOptron SmartStar A N114 GoTo GPS Reflector Telescope - EQ Wedge Mount:

Over all this is a good product. One thing, it comes with an AC adapter but it doesn't list it as coming with one and Hayneedle has that listed as an accessory. It was a pleasent surprise, but I had to scramble to cancel my order for one.

The Tripod is cheap, but it works and is fairly stable. You get a lot of bounce though from the gap between the tripod and the motor from the dual purpose Alt-Az and EQ mount. Some rubber padding while in Alt-Az mode fixes this.

The eye pieces were surprizingly decent quality. I've only looked at the Moon and Jupiter through them, but the views were clear. The focus is touchy, so use a soft hand when trying to focus or you will overshoot.

The GoTo feature is very nice and fairly accurate. It took Jupiter as the alignment "star" and slewed to both the Orion Nebula and the Andromida Galaxy with very little adjusting (IE they were in view of the 25mm eyepiece, but off center).

The Manual or should I say lack of a manual was disappointing. It comes with a quickstart guide only but you can download the manual from their website in PDF format. The manual itself is ok, I own several telescopes and I've yet to see a good telescope manual, but it should be included with the telescope or at the very minimum the quickquide should tell you where to go to download it.

Bottom line, for the money this is a good starter GoTo telescope.

(3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
3.0

Look for Tech writer: Manuel is lacking

By OAK8

from Springfield MO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Accurate
  • Compact
  • Quality Lenses

Cons

  • Difficult To Focus
  • Unstable

Best Uses

  • Astronomy

Comments about iOptron SmartStar A N114 GoTo GPS Reflector Telescope - EQ Wedge Mount:

Software is not as user friendly as advertised, Get rid of some of the numbers and add names of what we're looking at. Manuel has no info for equatorial setup so goto is hard to figure out. Tripod not tall enough for an adult. For the price the unit works ok. It's a pretty scope but I am a little frustrated!!!

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