Can anyone identify this scope?

[ambrishnat]

I've been looking out for a telescope, and on an online auction site has popped up a celestron telescope, with no model listed. I'm looking for a bargain (aren't we all!), and with the prospect of it going cheap, thought I might see if anyone recognizes what model it is, or if it looks like it might be worth going for if I could get it cheap.

This is it here, there are two pictures:Thanks for any help!

[fbassett]

Hi ambrishnat

I'm not 100% sure but it appears to be a Celestron Firstscope 114 EQ but with a finder scope instead of a red dot finder. Have a look at the PDF see what you think.

http://www.celestron.com/c3/images/files/downloads/1128096500_31041_114compact_setup.pdf

Tony

[ambrishnat]

Thanks, looks like that's the one!

[Cornelius Varley]

It looks like either a 114/500 or a 114/1000 catadioptric. The focused draw tube looks dtamaged.

Peter

[Cornelius Varley]

It looks like either a 114/500 or a 114/1000 catadioptric. The focused draw tube looks dtamaged.

Peter

That should have read the focuser draw tube looks damaged.

Peter

[JamesM]

These scopes are for sale new at around £110-120 so on price alone I wouldn't pay more than £50 if that. To be honest though, it's not the scope but the mount that lets the whole viewing experience down as they are so twitchy. Trying to track and obtain as good a focus while the whole set up is bouncing around makes the whole experience frustrating. Personally, I would much prefer getting a dobsonian whether new or used, as they will yield the best value and a better viewing experience.

Clear skies

James

[rightguard]

def looks like a 114. as james said dont pay more than 50 S/H