by While Amazon Prime Day is now over, there’s still a great deal on this Celestron 114LCM Newtonian Computer Telescope that was normally worth $439.95 and is now listed as just $372 on Amazon (opens in new tab) for a savings of nearly $67. This is enough to buy a separate eyepiece or Barlow lens to extend the use of the telescope even further. This deal is also very close to Amazon’s previous Prime Day sale, which knocked another $8 off the price, so it’s still a good deal.
We’re big fans 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 worth getting. With the ability to automatically navigate and track celestial objects at the click of a button on the NexStar+ controller, the Celestron 114LCM is fully motorized, meaning you’ll get a great view of the night sky without having to manually recalibrate or position the telescope while viewing.
Ideal for both beginners and intermediates, the 114LCM features a Sky Tour button and the telescope automatically suggests the best objects currently visible in your area and time.
The 114mm (4.49in) aperture is actually the largest of the LCM family of telescopes that drink in more light than any of the others, making stargazing even better. It ships with two eyepieces, a 25mm and a 9mm, ideal for shooting wider view as well as closer detailed crops, respectively.
Designed with portability in mind, the Celestron 114LCM weighs only 13.2 pounds (5.9 kg) assembled and features a lightweight aluminum tripod to keep the instrument stable without adding extra carrying weight like steel tripods.
Easy to install, the telescope can be quickly assembled without the need for tools. A quick release plate on the stand makes it quick to set up and the fully motorized stand can monitor in both 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 controller thanks to nine rotation speeds with three tracking rates (stellar, solar and lunar).
If you’re looking for another quality-rich but lower-priced telescope, 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 astrologers may also want to find one of the best telescopes for kids.
Don’t miss our best telescope guide and best telescope deals to help you make your skywatching decisions. You can also check out more Amazon Prime Day early access deals (opens in new tab) to suit your needs during the event.
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