Save money this Amazon Prime Day on the Celestron 114LCM Computerized Newtonian Telescope, which normally costs $439.95, is now listed as just $364 on Amazon (opens in new tab) for a big savings of $75.95. This is enough to purchase a separate eyepiece or Barlow lens to extend the use of the telescope even further.
We’re a big fan of Celestron at Space.com, with recent reviews of the Celestron Advanced VX 8 Edge HD and the Celestron StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian, both reaching five stars in our tests. Their binoculars are also great, with the Celestron SkyMaster Pro 15×70 binoculars scoring 4.5/5 stars in our recent review.
We think the savings on the Celestron 114LCM are well worth it. With the ability to automatically navigate and track celestial objects with the click of a button on the NexStar+ handheld, the Celestron 114LCM is fully motorized, meaning you’ll get excellent views of the night sky without having to calibrate or manually position the telescope during on view.
Ideal for both beginners and intermediates, the 114LCM has a Sky Tour button and the telescope automatically suggests the best objects currently visible in your region and time.
The 114mm (4.49in) aperture is actually the largest of the LCM family of telescopes, taking in more light than any other, making stargazing even better. It comes with two eyepieces, 25mm and 9mm, ideal for getting wider views as well as closer detail cuts respectively.
Designed with portability in mind, the Celestron 114LCM weighs just 13.2 lbs (5.9 kg) assembled and features a lightweight aluminum tripod to keep the instrument stable without adding extra weight to carry like steel tripods.
Easy to set up, the telescope can be quickly assembled with no tools required. The stand’s quick-release plate makes it quick to set up, and the fully motorized stand can also track in Alt-Az, EQ North and EQ South modes for full functionality.
Navigate the night sky by choosing from any of the 40,000 celestial objects stored in the NexStar+ database, or make measured and precise controls using the manual controls thanks to nine turning speeds with three tracking speeds (stellar, solar and lunar) .
Although this Amazon Prime Day deal only offers 17% off the Celestron 114LCM Computerized Telescope, it’s a significant purchase when purchased outside of deals at around $440. That’s why we think this savings of almost $76 is worth it.
If you’re looking for another high-quality telescope at a lower price, why not check out our roundup of the best budget telescopes under $500? Or, if you’re just starting out, our guide to the best telescopes for beginners can help. Those with young stargazers may also want to find one of the best telescopes for kids too.
Be sure to check out Space.com’s Amazon Prime Day Space deals or our guide to the best deals on telescopes.
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