Celestron Inspire 100 AZ

1. Refractor Optical Design: The Celestron Inspire 100 AZ is a refractor telescope, utilizing lenses to bend and focus light. This design is renowned for delivering crisp, high-contrast images with no central obstruction, making it exceptionally well-suited for detailed observations of the Moon, planets, and bright celestial objects, as well as terrestrial viewing. Its sealed tube design also requires minimal maintenance.

2. Integrated Smartphone Adapter: This innovative feature allows users to effortlessly connect their smartphone to the telescope's eyepiece. This enables instant capturing and sharing of stunning astronomical or terrestrial photos, turning your observing sessions into memorable, shareable experiences.

3. Erect Image Optics: Unlike many astronomical telescopes that produce inverted images, the Inspire 100 AZ includes erect image optics. This means that objects viewed through the telescope appear right-side up, which is crucial for terrestrial observations like birdwatching or landscape viewing, alongside its astronomical capabilities.

4. Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount: The telescope is mounted on a user-friendly manual Alt-Azimuth (AZ) mount, featuring a panning handle for intuitive and smooth tracking of celestial or terrestrial targets. Its simplicity makes it especially user-friendly for beginners and those new to astronomy, allowing for quick setup and immediate viewing.

ABOUT THE CELESTRON INSPIRE 100 AZ

The Celestron Inspire 100 AZ stands out in its series by combining advanced features with user-friendly design, making it an excellent choice for both astronomical and terrestrial observations. This refractor telescope boasts a generous 100mm aperture, allowing it to gather significant light for bright, clear views of the Moon's craters, Jupiter's moons, and Saturn's rings. Its portable Alt-Azimuth mount with a panning handle offers smooth, intuitive control, ideal for beginners or casual observers wanting to quickly locate and track objects. Unique to this model are the integrated smartphone adapter and the built-in accessory tray that doubles as a lens cap holder. Constructed with a durable aluminum optical tube and fully coated glass optics, it promises enhanced light transmission and image sharpness. Its erect image optics provide correctly oriented views, making it perfect for dual-purpose use – detailed stargazing and vibrant daytime birdwatching or landscape viewing.

ABOUT CELESTRON

Celestron, a leading designer and manufacturer of telescopes, was founded in 1960 in Torrance, California, USA. The company is widely recognized for its pivotal role in making high-quality optical instruments accessible to amateur astronomers worldwide. Celestron has a strong tradition of innovation, notably pioneering consumer-friendly computerized GoTo mounts and Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes. Their product philosophy centers on delivering instruments that offer exceptional optical performance, reliability, and ease of use. Celestron's commitment to advancing the hobby of astronomy has solidified its reputation as a trusted brand among enthusiasts and professionals alike.

MAIN FEATURES

• Optical Design: Refractor telescope

• Aperture (Objective Lens Diameter): 100 mm (3.94 inches) for excellent light gathering

• Focal Length: 660 mm (26 inches)

• Focal Ratio: f/6.5 for a wide field of view, suitable for nebulae and star clusters

• Magnification Range: Optimized for versatile viewing, offering crisp views of lunar and planetary details, as well as brighter deep-sky objects

• Eyepieces Included: 20mm (33x magnification) and 10mm (66x magnification)

• Finderscope: Integrated red dot StarPointer™ for easy object locating

• Mount Type: Manual Alt-Azimuth (AZ) mount with a panning handle for smooth, precise control

• Optical Tube Material: Durable aluminum construction

• Coating: Fully coated glass optics for enhanced brightness and clarity

• Integrated Smartphone Adapter: Capture and share images through the eyepiece with ease

• Built-in Accessory Tray: Conveniently stores eyepieces and other small accessories

• Erect Image Optics: Provides correctly oriented views, perfect for both astronomical and terrestrial observations

• Weight: Approximately 6.1 kg (13.5 lbs)

• Tripod: Adjustable full-height stainless steel tripod

WARRANTY

This product is covered by a 2-year global warranty that includes defects in materials and manufacturing under normal use.

IN THE BOX

• Celestron Inspire 100 AZ Refractor Telescope

• Stainless steel tripod

• Accessory tray

• StarPointer™ red dot finderscope

• 20mm eyepiece

• 10mm eyepiece

• Diagonal

• Smartphone adapter

• Software download card

• Instruction manual