Celestron Inspire 100AZ Refractor
Discover the Celestron Inspire 100AZ Refractor: a compact 100mm telescope featuring high-quality, fully coated glass optics and a lightweight structure for easy handling. It's designed for quick, tool-free assembly, making it ideal for immediate observation experiences. This telescope kit includes several accessories: two Kellner eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), a star diagonal for correct image orientation, a multifunctional red LED flashlight/mount light, a StarPointer™ Pro finderscope for easy object location, and a versatile smartphone adapter for capturing images.
The Inspire 100AZ stands out with its Alt-Az control and panning handle, equipped with a clutch for precise, smooth directional movement. It comes with an adjustable tripod featuring a convenient built-in accessory tray, ensuring a stable and customizable setup. The telescope's compact refractor design is excellent for both terrestrial and celestial viewing, offering expansive views of various astronomical and earthly subjects.
Easy to set up, the Celestron Inspire 100AZ is designed for quick assembly without additional tools, allowing for rapid enjoyment of the night sky or daytime landscapes. The integrated flashlight enhances accessibility, illuminating the accessory tray for ease of use in low-light conditions. The overall package is ideal for spontaneous stargazing or for bringing along on your outdoor adventures.
This manual Alt-Azimuth telescope provides effortless navigation of the sky, thanks to its user-friendly panning handle and smooth pointing mechanism. The included accessories enrich the viewing experience, with eyepieces for varying magnifications, a diagonal for upright image viewing, a red dot finderscope for easy object centering, and a smartphone adapter for capturing stunning images of celestial and terrestrial subjects.
The Celestron Inspire 100AZ also comes with access to Celestron's Starry Night Software, a comprehensive astronomy software package that enhances your stargazing knowledge and planning. This software is an invaluable resource for exploring our solar system and beyond, making your astronomical journey even more enriching and exciting.
Specifications
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design: | Refractor |
| Aperture: | 100mm (3.94") |
| Focal Length: | 660mm (25.98") |
| Focal Ratio: | f/6.5 |
| Optical Coatings: | Fully Coated |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 20mm (1.25") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 33x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: | 10mm (1.25") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2: | 66x |
| Star Diagonal: | Erect image 90° (1.25") |
| Finderscope: | StarPointer™ Pro red dot finderscope |
| Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.37 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes): | 1.14 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power: | 212x the unaided eye |
| Highest Useful Magnification: | 241x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification: | 15x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 12.5 |
| Optical Tube Length: | 436mm (17.2") |
| Optical Tube Diameter: | 100mm (3.93") |
| Optical Tube Weight: | 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) |
| Dovetail: | CG-3 Dovetail bar |
| MOUNT INFO: | |
| Mount Type: | Manual Alt-Azimuth |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | 812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51") |
| Tripod Leg Diameter: | 31.75mm (1.25") steel |
| Accessory Tray: | Yes |
| Tripod Weight: | 8 lbs (3.64 kg) includes weight of mount |
| Slew Speeds: | Manual |
| Dovetail Compatibility: | CG-3 saddle plate |
| Software: | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
| Total Kit Weight: | 12.4 lbs (5.62 kg) |
| Included Items: | Optical tube Mount with tripod and folding accessory tray connected Red LED flashlight 90° erect image diagonal 20mm and 10mm Kellner eyepieces StarPointer® Pro finderscope Free download of SkyPortal |
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