Zoomion 114mm EQ - 114mm Reflector

The Zoomion telescope 114 mm EQ (Philae 114 EQ) is a compact Newton reflector telescope with short focal length, designed for beginners who want to move from simple azimuthal telescopes to a true equatorial mount. Thanks to its 114 mm mirror aperture, this telescope offers a big jump in light output and detail.

With a focal length of 500 mm and an open ratio of f/4.4, the Philae 114 EQ delivers bright, wide-angle images of the moon and planets. The moon shows off thousands of craters and contrasting shadows, while Jupiter and Saturn are easily recognizable with their cloud bands and rings. The short focal length provides a wider field of view, ideal for overview observations or beginners who want quick results.

The EQ-1 mount allows you to manually track celestial objects with one axis once you have aligned it with the Pole Star. This is how you learn the basics of astronomical tracking - an important step toward serious observing or later astrophotography.

The telescope comes complete with two eyepieces (20 mm and 12.5 mm), a 2× Barlow lens and a red dot finder that lets you quickly find the right celestial objects. The aluminum tripod provides sufficient stability for visual observations and is height adjustable. Weighing only 11.5 kg, it remains easily portable.

This makes the Zoomion Philae 114 EQ an excellent choice for those looking for their first ‘real’ telescope: bright, easy to use and equipped with a mount that lets you learn to work like an astronomer.

Application
The Zoomion telescope 114 mm EQ is suitable for:

• Detailed observations of the moon and brightest planets
• Learning to track celestial objects with an equatorial mount
• Orientation to the starry sky with large field of view

Not suitable for deep-sky observations or astrophotography; the short focal length and simple mount are intended for visual use.

Specifications
Optics:

• Type: Reflector (Newton)
• Aperture: 114 mm
• Focal length: 500 mm
• Aperture ratio: f/4.4
• Resolution: 1.01″
• Boundary magnitude: 12.1
• Light output: 270×
• Max. useful magnification: 228×
• Focuser: 1.25″ stretch focuser
• Tube construction: full tube

Mount & tripod:

• Design: EQ-1
• Mounting type: Equatorial
• Tripod material: aluminum
• GoTo control: no
• Total weight: 11.5 kg

Included:

• Eyepieces: H20 mm and H12.5 mm (1.25″)
• 2× Barlow lens
• Red dot finder
• Aluminum tripod with EQ-1 mount

Recommended use:

• Moon & planets: ✓
• Nebulae & galaxies: ✗
• Nature observation: ✗
• Astrophotography: ✗
• Sun: only with suitable sunscreen

Target audience:
Beginners wanting to take their first steps with an equatorial mount