The National Geographic NT114CF is a 114mm Newtonian reflector on an alt-azimuth panhandle mount, aimed at beginners who want real light-gathering without a complicated setup. Its 500mm focal length gives a wide field, and the two Plössl eyepieces cover low and moderate magnification for the Moon, planets and brighter deep-sky objects. The panhandle mount and adjustable tripod make aiming and tracking simple, and the included smartphone adapter lets you try basic lunar and planetary photography. Against small refractors in the same beginner class it gathers much more light, but the short focal length limits high-power planetary views and the mount is not a tracking or GoTo design.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, owners treat it as a solid first reflector that shows lunar craters and the rings of Saturn clearly. Most praise the easy setup and the wide views; complaints center on the mount's stability and the limits of high magnification.
The National Geographic NT114CF is a Newtonian reflector telescope with a 114mm aperture and a 500mm focal length. It is made for viewing the Moon, planets and deep sky objects such as star clusters, nebulae and distant galaxies. The 500mm focal length gives a wider field of view, and the telescope can be used for visual observing and basic astrophotography.
The optical tube has a carbon fiber-style finish. The telescope sits on an alt-azimuth mount with a panhandle control for tracking. A full-size adjustable tripod supports it. A red dot finder scope helps you locate targets.
Two Plössl eyepieces (26mm and 9.7mm) give 19x and 51.5x magnification. A smartphone adapter lets you photograph what you see. Downloadable astronomy software and a star map are also included.
