Meade 2114 Review:

The meade DS-2114 is a fully GoTo telescope, an onboard Computer knows the night sky. After a short alignment procedure, Meade 2114 telescope will be ready to take you on a tour of the universe. Special features to this Meade 2114 include a new generation II DS-2000 mount and a new advanced field tripod for a solid observing platform. Also Meade DS-2114 features oversized declination lock knob with fast locking grip and enhanced SmartFinder with multi-coated optics. Large 114mm Aperture captures a lot more light for brighter images and greater detail. Two Premium 1.25″ Super Plossl eyepieces provide superior long eye relief and an expansive wide visual field. The automatic alignment, SmartFinderTM Electronic level sensor, electronic magnetic north sensor, high precision internal clock and red dot projection finder all work together to get you aligned with the heavens. It assembles in minutes and includes everything you need to explore your universe, including AutoStar SuiteTM Astronomer Edition planetarium Software and an instructional Video to teach you the night sky and how to use your telescope.

Meade 2114 User Said:

I jumped at the chance to get this ’scope at Sam’s for $198, and have found it elsewhere on-line for as low as $149. But I have nothing but praise for the Meade DS-2114 since I put it together and set it up in my driveway. I pointed in in a general “North” position and let it find two alignment stars, and was up and running in about 15 minutes. My first view of Jupiter and its moons was spectacular (I’m a newbie at this stuff), and I can’t wait to check out the ISS and the next shuttle launch (I live about 60 miles from Cape Canaveral).

I have seen Meade 2114 listed for over $300 for a long time, and was going to buy it or something similar all along, until I saw it during one of our shopping excursions at Sam’s, and bought it immediately.

The computer works great and needs very little set-up, and performs as advertised. I had it point out several planets and star clusters, and never had to adjust the scope more than a touch to center them. My only two complaints are that the motors are a bit on the noisy side, and it didn’t come with a Barlow lens, which I will be buying shortly. The eyepieces it does come with are sufficient for wide angle and close-up views.

As anyone can find Meade 2114 for under $200, I can say that it is an excellent telescope, and well worth the money.

-= Gary Barth =-

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