National Geographic Reflectors

National Geographic reflector telescopes use a curved mirror to gather light, delivering larger apertures for the money than comparable refractors. More aperture means brighter views of star clusters, nebulae and galaxies, along with detailed lunar and planetary observing, making reflectors a great choice for families and beginners ready to explore deep space.

This collection includes the popular NT114CF 114mm reflector telescope and compact reflectors suited for tabletop use. A 114mm Newtonian reflector gathers significantly more light than small refractors, revealing objects such as the Orion Nebula, the Andromeda Galaxy and globular clusters from darker skies, as well as sharp views of the Moon, Jupiter and Saturn.

Reflector telescopes occasionally need collimation, a quick mirror alignment that keeps images sharp. They are also excellent at showing faint deep-sky objects that smaller telescopes miss. For curious beginners who want to see more of the universe, a National Geographic reflector telescope is a rewarding choice.