Deciding on whether to buy a product like MEADE Lightbridge Mini 114 Reflector Telescope or perhaps Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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MEADE Lightbridge Mini 114 Reflector Telescope vs Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

MEADE Lightbridge Mini 114 Reflector Telescope specs

MEADE Lightbridge Mini 114 Reflector Telescope
 Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope specs

Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
Type: Telescope

Type: Telescope

Suitable for: – Astronomy
– Travel

Magnification: 53 x

Magnification: 17 x

Magnification 2: 132 x

Magnification 2: 50 x

Objective lens diameter: 102 mm

Objective diameter: 114 mm

OPTICAL FEATURES
OPTICAL FEATURES

Eyepiece 1: 25 mm

Eyepiece 1: 9 mm

Eyepiece 2: 10 mm

Eyepiece 2: 26 mm

Optical design: Maksutov-Cassegrain

Optical design: Reflector

Focal length: 1325 mm

Focal length: 450 mm

Focal ratio: 13

Focal ratio: f/3.95

CONSTRUCTION
CONSTRUCTION

Motor drive: Yes

Mount: Altazimuth

Coated optics: No

Coated optics: Yes

Waterproof: No

Tracking modes: 13

Weatherproof: Yes

Other features: – Vixen-style dovetail
– Red Dot viewfinder

Fogproof: No

GENERAL

Tripod adaptable: Yes

Tripod: 32 mm steel tube legs

Colour: White

Tube attachment: Fork arm mount

Box contents: – Meade Lightbridge Mini 114 Reflector Telescope
– Red Dot fingerscope
– 9 mm and 26 mm eyepieces
– Barlow lens x 2
– Autostar Suite Astronomy Software

Remote control: Yes

Dimensions: 650 x 458 x 311 mm (H x W x D)

Database: 120,000 object database

Weight: 4.8 kg

Finderscope: Starpointer

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Limiting stellar magnitude: 12.5

Tracking rates: – Sidereal
– Solar
– Lunar

Tracking modes: Alt-Az

Light gathering power (Compared to human eye): 212 x

Other features: Download free Skyportal App for iOS & Android for wireless control

GENERAL

Colour: Black

Batteries required: – Lithium button cell x 1
– AA alkaline batteries x 8

Box contents: – 102 mm optical tube assembly
– Tripod with motorised alt-Azimuth fork arm mount
– Starpointer
– Kellner eyepieces x 2 (25 mm & 10 mm)
– Mirror star diagonal
– Accessory tray
– Lithium button cell

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £175

Price: £379

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.9 / 10

Review Score: 8.8 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy MEADE Lightbridge Mini 114 Reflector Telescope or Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 26 products in the same category as MEADE Lightbridge Mini 114 Reflector Telescope, which is the Telescopes category. Of these 26 products the average price was £154.73, the most expensive was £548 and the cheapest was just £19.99. We then looked at the price of the 26 in the same as the Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope, which of course the average was £154.73, top price was £548 and cheapest £19.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Meade and Celestron, the average was £129.57 for Meade, £150.62 for Celestron. The max for each was £225/£548 and minimum was £59/£19.99

Price analysis of MEADE Lightbridge Mini 114 Reflector Telescope

Price analysis of Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

  • MEADE Lightbridge Mini 114 Reflector Telescope
  • Eyepiece magnification: 17 x
  • Eyepiece 2 magnification: 50 x
  • Focal length: 450 mm
  • Focal ratio: f/3.95
  • Mount: Altazimuth
  • The Meade Lightbridge Mini 114 Reflector Telescope has a generous 114 mm aperture, which gives you an immaculately clear view by letting in more light. Spot planets, starts and more from miles away.Interchangeable eyepieces allow you to adjust your magnification and see any subject clearly. Whether you want to look up at the sky from your bedroom window, or while you’re on an outdoor adventure, the Lightbridge Mini has a lightweight design that lets you grab and go.Straightforward controls and focus ensure that astronomers of any experience level have plenty of success enjoying the wonders of the night sky.
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  • Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
  • Eyepiece magnification: 53 x
  • Eyepiece 2 magnification: 132 x
  • Focal length: 1325 mm
  • Focal ratio: f/13
  • Mount: Altazimuth
  • Top features:- Explore more of the night sky with Go To technology and a 120,000-object database- Built-in WiFi and Celestron SkyPortal App give you enhanced control- Nikon and Canon SLR adaptability lets you take stunning astrophotographs with your telescopeExplore more of the night skyYou don’t need to know where every star, planet or constellation is with the Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope. It features a computerised mount with Go To technology that automatically locates any point within its 120,000 object database. The telescope even lets you know which objects can currently be viewed from where you are.Built-in WiFi and Celestron SkyPortal AppGet enhanced control over your AstroFi Telescope when you download the free Celestron SkyPortal App for iOS and Android. You can point your smartphone or tablet at the sky, choose what you want to observe on the screen and the telescope will pinpoint the location for easy viewing. The app gives you additional information on popular celestial objects so you can learn more while you observe.Take astrophotographs with your telescopePurchase optional adpaters (sold separately) to connect the Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope to your Canon or Nikon SLR – now it’s possible to take your own photos of planets, stars and more. The telescope is simple to set up as no tools are required, so you can get stargazing in less time.
  • Product codes: 50234222020

What’s better MEADE Lightbridge Mini 114 Reflector Telescope or Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope?

There are obviously a number of differences between MEADE Lightbridge Mini 114 Reflector Telescope and Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £175 cost of MEADE Lightbridge Mini 114 Reflector Telescope is closer to the expectation you had than the £379 pricep point of Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between MEADE Lightbridge Mini 114 Reflector Telescope and Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that MEADE Lightbridge Mini 114 Reflector Telescope scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Telescopes as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



MEADE Lightbridge Mini 114 Reflector Telescope



Rating:
9.37 out of
10