Celestron Inspire 100AZ Refractor Telescope

Easy to set up and straightforward to use, the Celestron Inspire 100AZ is a 100mm refractor telescope with a 660mm focal length and f/6. 5 focal ratio on a manual alt-azimuth mount. Its short optical tube and fully coated glass optics make it a versatile choice for both astronomical and terrestrial viewing, with an erect image 90 diagonal included for right-side-up daytime observation.

Within the Inspire range, this model offers the largest aperture, while remaining portable enough for travel and impromptu observing sessions. The panning handle and alt-azimuth clutch control allow smooth, precise movement up, down, left and right, and the adjustable steel tripod includes a folding accessory tray with a removable red LED flashlight. A StarPointer Pro red dot finderscope, two Kellner eyepieces and an integrated smartphone adapter complete a well-equipped package for beginners.

Key features

• 100mm refractor telescope
• 660mm focal length with f/6. 5 focal ratio
• Manual alt-azimuth mount with panning handle and clutch control
• Fully coated glass optics
• Supplied with 20mm and 10mm Kellner eyepieces
• 90 erect image 1. 25-inch star diagonal for right-side-up viewing
• Integrated smartphone adapter fits eyepieces with an outer diameter of 45mm or less
• 2-year warranty
• Model number: 22403-CGL

Specifications

Optics

• Optical design: Refractor
• Aperture: 100mm (3. 94")
• Focal length: 660mm (25. 98")
• Focal ratio: f/6. 5
• Optical coatings: Fully coated glass optics
• Resolution (Rayleigh): 1. 37 arc seconds
• Resolution (Dawes): 1. 14 arc seconds
• Highest useful magnification: 241x
• Lowest useful magnification: 15x
• Limiting stellar magnitude: 12. 5

Eyepieces and viewing

• Eyepiece 1 focal length: 20mm (1. 25")
• Eyepiece 1 magnification: 33x
• Eyepiece 2 focal length: 10mm (1. 25")
• Eyepiece 2 magnification: 66x
• Star diagonal: Erect image 90 (1. 25")
• Finderscope: StarPointer Pro red dot finderscope

Mount

• Mount type: Manual alt-azimuth
• Tripod: Steel, 1. 25" diameter

General

• Weight: 9. 07kg
• Skill level: Beginner
• Software: Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App

Sizing

Tripod maximum height: 47"

In the box

• Mount with tripod and folding accessory tray connected
• Red LED flashlight
• 90 erect image diagonal
• 20mm Kellner eyepiece
• 10mm Kellner eyepiece
• StarPointer Pro red dot finderscope
• Free download of Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software
• SkyPortal App

Support & warranty

2-year warranty.

Safety information

• Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
• Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it
• Never leave your optic unsupervised.
• Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.

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