Celestron Inspire 100AZ Refractor Telescope

The Celestron Inspire 100AZ is a versatile short-tube refractor telescope designed for convenient terrestrial and celestial viewing wherever your adventures take you. With the largest aperture in the Inspire family, its compact optical tube provides a wide field of view that makes it well suited for exploring the Moon, planets, star clusters, and brighter deep-sky targets such as the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy. For daytime use, the included erect-image star diagonal produces correctly oriented views, allowing the telescope to double as a practical spotting scope for terrestrial observation. Whether you're exploring the night sky or observing distant scenery during the day, the Inspire 100AZ offers flexibility in a portable package. Getting started is quick and straightforward. The telescope and accessories can be assembled in just a few minutes, even for first-time users. The tripod features an integrated accessory tray, eliminating the need to attach a separate tray, while the adjustable legs allow you to customize the viewing height or position the telescope on elevated surfaces such as a picnic table. An integrated flashlight fits neatly into the mount and illuminates the tripod tray, making it easier to locate eyepieces and accessories during nighttime sessions. With its portable design and convenient setup, the Inspire 100AZ is ready for spontaneous observing sessions at home, on camping trips, or wherever your next adventure takes you.

Manual Alt-Azimuth telescope

Navigate the sky with a panning handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing. Move the clutch in an up/down, left/right fashion to track your object in the eyepiece.

Features

• 100mm short refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics and a lightweight frame.
• Observe in no time with a quick and easy, no-tool setup.
• Accessories include: two Kellner eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), an erect image star diagonal, an integrated red LED flashlight/mount light, StarPointer™ Pro finderscope, and an integrated smartphone adapter.
• Panning handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing.
• Adjustable height tripod with a built-in accessory tray allows for easy setup and breakdown.