Sky-Watcher StarQuest-1145P Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope
The Sky-Watcher StarQuest-1145P Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope is a compact 114mm f4.4 telescope that is easy to lift outside for a quick look at the night sky. It comes with a StarQuest equatorial mount, and the slow-motion cables make gentle tracking feel intuitive. The parabolic mirror gives clean views of the Moon, bright planets and wide star fields, while the supplied smartphone adaptor lets you record simple snapshots through the eyepiece.
Sky-Watcher StarQuest-1145P Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope Key Features:
- 114mm telescope designed for bright lunar, planetary, and deep-sky views
- f4.4 focal ratio gives wide, bright fields for easy object finding
- Parabolic primary and secondary mirrors with RAQ coating
- Mirrors provide up to 94% reflectivity with reliable durability
- Collimatable mirror cell maintains alignment during regular transport
- Red dot finder speeds up pointing at brighter targets
- StarQuest equatorial mount provides controlled tracking with slow-motion cables
- Mount features precision 122 gear-tooth/360° gearing on both axes
- Adjustable aluminium tripod improves height and balance on uneven ground
- Smartphone adaptor records simple lunar and planetary images at the eyepiece
FAQs:
What advantage does the RAQ coating give this telescope?
The RAQ (Radiant Aluminium Quartz) coating boosts the reflectivity of the primary and secondary mirrors to around 94%, so more of the light collected by the 114mm aperture actually reaches your eye. This means star fields look a touch brighter, and faint nebulae or galaxies hold their shape a little more easily. It also improves durability, so the mirrors keep their performance over years of normal use without frequent intervention.
How stable is the StarQuest mount with Sky-Watcher StarQuest-1145P Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope mounted?
The StarQuest-1145P Parabolic Newtonian Reflector Telescope sits well within the mount’s 3kg payload, so once you balance the counterweight, the motions feel smooth. The slow-motion cables respond cleanly, which helps when you are nudging a planet across the field at higher magnification.
How much more does the 114mm mirror show compared with a 76mm?
The quoted 125% gain in light gathering is noticeable at the eyepiece. Fainter clusters resolve more stars, and brighter galaxies and nebulae appear with a touch more shape and texture. It doesn’t turn them into photographic views, but it gives you more to work with under dark skies.
Do I need to upgrade the eyepieces immediately?
The supplied 20mm and 10mm eyepieces are perfectly usable for starting out, offering wide fields and moderate planetary magnification. Over time, you might add a mid-range eyepiece or a Barlow to fill in gaps, but there’s no pressure to replace anything straight away.
What accessories are included with the telescope?
The supplied accessories cover the basics you need for smooth observation. The 20mm and 10mm eyepieces give you wide sweeps and close-up lunar or planetary detail, and the red dot finder helps you quickly point the telescope before switching to the eyepiece. The smartphone adaptor lets you take simple afocal images without extra hardware. The accessory tray stiffens the tripod and keeps eyepieces at hand, while the counterweight and bar balance the tube so the slow-motion cables feel controlled. Together they form a practical starter kit that gets you observing straight away without extra purchases.
Product Specification
| Diameter [mm] | 114.0 |
| Eyepiece 1 | 10mm |
| Eyepiece 2 | 20mm |
| Focal Length [mm] | 500 |
| Tripod | Aluminium Tripod |