As far as student friendly, Newtonian reflector telescopes go, this one is a great starter for your future astronomer. Offering a 114mm (4.5") aperture and a 500mm (20") focal length, users will be able to clearly view planets and bright deep sky objects like star clusters and nebulae. Telescope also includes two interchangeable Plössl eyepieces (26mm and 9.7mm) and a 2x Barlow lens to aid magnification. Parents and upcoming astronomers will greatly appreciate the smart phone mount and ARTelescope APP that aids in locating constellations and planets. App also includes an encyclopedia that provides additional details about planets and constellations, further advancing their learning. Includes full-size tripod with accessory tray. Additional adapter helps observers position their own smart device over the eyepiece to capture and share images. Limited USA Five Year Warranty (requires registration at Explore Scientific’s website).
With its generous 114mm aperture, the National Geographic StarApp114 telescope is a perfect portal into the realm of deep sky observation. This Newtonian reflector produces great views of planets and bright deep sky objects like star clusters and nebulae. It comes with a special mount that allows observers to attach their smart phone to the telescope and use the ARTelescope App to locate and learn about constellations and planets. As they move the telescope, users will hear facts about the objects in the app’s database as they come into view. The telescope comes with two eyepieces and a 2x Barlow lens for multiple magnification options.
