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Grab 17% off the Celestron 114AZ Dobsonian for a limited time for October Prime Day
This limited-time price of $315 for Amazon's Prime Day event is only available for the next 18 hours and gets you money off a great telescope for planetary and lunar observation.
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A telescope can be complicated, simple or somewhere in-between. The Celestron 114AZ Dobsonian telescope is a great telescope for beginners, thanks to its easy-to-use Dobsonian design and assistive StarSense smartphone app inegration. We gave the lightweight tripod version, the Celestron LT 114AZ, three stars for its affordability and helpful navigation. Right now, it is at its cheapest price since June's Prime Day.
You can buy the Celestron 114AZ Dobsonian telescope, on sale right now for $315 from Amazon.
We are on the final day of Amazon's Prime Big Deal days event with the best prices reserved for Amazon Prime members. If you are new to Prime, you can get a 30-day free membership so that you can grab this 17% saving. All the best telescope and camera deals from all retailers will be on our Prime Day hub, with money off a range of products.
Save $65 on this easy-to-use telescope that has a smartphone app to help you find targets. It is great for beginners and those wanting a better view of the moon and the planets.
We reviewed the lightweight tripod version, the Celestron LT 114AZ, and gave it three stars.
Harry joined Space.com in December 2024 as an e-commerce staff writer covering cameras, optics, and skywatching content. Based in the UK, Harry graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree in American Literature with Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. A keen photographer, Harry has strong experience with astrophotography and has captured celestial objects with a range of cameras and smart telescopes. As a lifelong skywatcher, Harry remembers watching the Perseid meteor shower every summer in his hometown and being amazed by the wonders of the night sky.
When we reviewed the Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ, which is the lightweight tripod-mounted version of this telescope, we thought that the tripod was flimsy and affected our ability to observe and navigate to night sky objects. This version of the telescope doesn't have a tripod and has a Dobsonian design, which is very sturdy when used on a stable surface like a table or bench.
It really shines during planetary observation such as the moon and Jupiter, but it did struggle with deep-sky objects. The supplied eyepieces are ideal for planetary viewing, but if you wanted to upgrade your setup, you can always buy a separate set of the best eyepieces.