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Celestron Inspire 100AZ 100mm f/6.6 Refractor Telescope

Product #38674 | SKU 22403 | Celestron
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Overview

100mm Refractor OTA, 660mm Focal Length, f/6.6 Focal Ratio

Description

  • Celestron at NEAF 2016 Ideal for beginners or intermediates, the Inspire 100AZ 100mm f/6.6 Refractor Telescope from Celestron is intended to give novice astronomers a complete rig that is easy to set up and use for making detailed observations of the Moon; and viewing the planets, meteor showers, and brighter deep-sky objects. The combination of large aperture and short focal length translates to a fast focal ratio making this ideally suited for astrophotography - especially wide-field photos. Its unique asymmetrical manual alt-azimuth mount helps to reduce overall weight without sacrificing stability, and a control cable makes finding and tracking objects easier while reducing vibrations. Two eyepieces produce 33x and 66x magnifications, and a 90° erect-image prism not only puts the eyepieces in comfortable viewing position but corrects the view to allow this astronomical scope to be used as a terrestrial spotting scope.

For added usability, the lens cap has been designed to attach most smartphones for capturing pictures and movies. An adjustable-height stainless steel tripod provides a stable platform for observing, and the included accessory tray is designed for convenience by folding with tripod so it always stays on and ready. Integrated into the bottom of the mount is a red flashlight that illuminates the accessory tray from the top. This allows you to change eyepieces and filters, or to mount your phone on the lens cap, without affecting your night-adjusted vision and to work with both hands - an important advantage when handling delicate optical gear.

Features

Performance
  • 100mm aperture
  • f/6.6 focal ratio
  • 660mm focal length
  • Refractor-style optical configuration
  • Fully coated optics increases light transmission, and improves contrast and colour rendition
  • Resolution:
  • Rayleigh: 1.37 arcsec
  • Dawes Limit: 1.14 arcsec
  • Rack-and-pinion focuser
  • Printed micrometre on drawtube
  • Allows for quick return to a specific focus point
  • Ideal for looking at a fixed position such as a bird feeder
Mount and Tripod
  • Mount
  • Manual alt-az
  • Asymmetrical fork configuration reduces weight without sacrificing stability
  • Single control cable assists tracking
  • Tripod:
  • Stainless steel
  • 1.25" diameter legs
  • 47" maximum height
  • Two leg sections with convenient locking thumb screws
  • Folding accessory tray stays on when tripod is fully folded for faster set-up and break-down
  • Spiked feet offers improved stability on soft ground
Included Accessories
  • Eyepieces
  • 1.25" barrel diameter
  • Accept most eyepiece filters
  • 20mm eyepiece produces 33x power
  • 10mm eyepiece produces 66x power
  • Diagonal:
  • 90° angle puts head in comfortable position whether standing or sitting
  • Erecting prism corrects image orientation for terrestrial use
  • Lens cap
  • Integrated smartphone adapter
  • Allows digiscoping through telescope
  • Place phone's camera against portal in cap and secure with included bungee straps
  • StarPointer Pro Finderscope
  • Large 40mm window provides a wide field of view
  • Dual circle reticle won't obscure small objects
  • Red LED flashlight
  • Red illuminates without affecting night-adjusted vision
  • Variable output for precise light control
  • Attaches to mount and provides hands-free illumination to accessory tray
  • Removable to act as conventional flashlight

Specifications

Optical Design Refractor
Aperture 100 mm
Focal Length 660 mm
Focal Ratio f/6.6
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter 1.25"
Diagonal 90° erect-image
Finderscope StarPointer Pro red-dot finderscope
Tripod 1.25" stainless steel
Max height: 47.0" / 119.4 cm
Mount Type Manual alt-az
Power Source None
Optical Tube Dimensions Not specified by manufacturer
Weight Not specified by manufacturer

Reviews

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  • Gareth
    Great very happy so easy to set up and the finder scope works amazingly well. Only issue was the battery went flat in the finder scope about two days later, not sure if I’d left it on but even if I had it only had enough juice in the battery for a maximum of 12 hours???? I’ll get a new one and see could have been a poor battery. Just love the amazement on the face of those that look through the telescope and see what they have never seen before
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Details

  • Product: Celestron Inspire 100AZ 100mm f/6.6 Refractor Telescope
  • Manufacturer: Celestron
  • Model: 100AZ
  • SKU: 22403
  • RM Product #: 38674

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