Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ Refractor Telescope
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Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ Refractor Telescope
Celestron's AstroMaster series is top of its class. The Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ Refractor continues the legacy of bright, clear images of the night sky for beginning astronomers. The 102 mm telescope is extremely easy to set up and can be assembled right out of the box without the need for tools!
This Celestron AstroMaster telescope is great for observers who want clear views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more! It is extremely portable, meaning you can bring the 102AZ with you on camping trips and star parties. The beauty of the night sky is just an AstroMaster away, and you will be happy you added this great telescope to your astronomy toolbox.
Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ Included Accessories
Celestron's AstroMaster 102AZ Refracting telescope comes ready to perform straight out of the box. The included accessories offer amateur astronomers a chance to dip their toe into exploring the night sky without searching for additional accessories. The 4" OTA, alt-azimuth mount, and tripod are accompanied by two 1.25" eyepieces, 20mm and 10mm. These eyepieces are a great way to try out low and medium power views. Whether you want to explore craters on the Moon or see the Orion Nebula in all of its glory, these eyepieces have got you covered.
The AstroMaster 102AZ telescope also comes with a built-in red dot finder, which will help guide you as you manually track and locate objects.
With the included tripod tray, you can have a safe place to put the accessories not currently in use. It is a great relief to know that your eyepieces and other telescope accessories are so close, and you can keep a better eye on them so they do not fall or get scratched.
The 102AZ also comes with a 1.25" 90° Erect Image Diagonal. This accessory makes the AstroMaster 102AZ a dual purpose telescope! Using this special diagonal, which makes sure the image you see is right-side up, astronomers can turn their sights to daytime viewing as well as observations of the cosmos!
The focuser on the AstroMaster refractor is a single-speed, Rack & Pinion style focuser. Made with Celestron's high-quality materials, this focuser will help maintain your precise focus, so there is no slippage during the movement of the mount. Learn more about the Astromaster AZ series in the comprehensive video below!
Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ Refractor Specifications
- Aperture: 102mm
- Focal Length: 660mm
- Focal Ratio: f/6.5
- OTA Material: Aluminum
- Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.37 arc seconds
- Resolution (Dawes): 1.14 arc seconds
- OTA Weight: 4.6 lb.
- Dovetail: Vixen/Cg-5
- 20mm Eyepiece Magnification: 33x
- 10mm Eyepiece Magnification: 66x
- Finder Scope: Built in Red Dot Finder
- Star Diagonal: 90° Erect Image - 1.25"
- Focuser: Single Speed, 1.25" Rack & Pinion
- Mount: Manual Alt/Azimuth
- Height Range (Tripod & Mount): 812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51")
- Tripod Led Diameter: 1.25"
- Tripod Leg Material: Steel
- Tripod Weight: 7.6 lb.
- Software: Starry Night Basic Edition, SkyPortal App
- Assembled Weight: 12.2 lb.
SKU Number
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CEL-22065 |
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Model Number
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22065 |
Telescope Series
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Celestron AstroMaster |
Focal Ratio
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f/6.5 |
Optical Design
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Refractor |
Telescope Aperture
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102mm (4.02") |
Telescope Mount Type
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Alt-Azimuth |
Type of Electronics
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Manual - No Electronics |
Number of Refractor Elements
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2 (Doublet) |
Focal Length (mm)
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660mm |
Optical Coatings
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Fully-Coated |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude
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12.5 |
Lowest Useful Magnification
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15x |
Highest Useful Magnification
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241x |
Light-Gathering Power Compared to Human Eye
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212x |
Focuser Style
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Rack & Pinion |
Focuser Size
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1.25" |
Focuser Speed
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Single Speed |
Saddle Type
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Vixen |
Includes Manual Slow Motion Controls?
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Yes |
Includes GPS Technology?
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No |
Mount Includes Tripod or Pier?
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Yes |
Tripod Height Range (in.)
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32" - 51" (812.8mm - 1295.4mm) - Includes Mount and Tripod |
Tripod Leg Diameter (in.)
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1.25" |
Tripod Leg Material
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Stainless Steel/Steel |
Telescope OTA Weight (lb.)
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4.6 lb. (2086.52 g) |
Telescope Tripod Weight (lb.)
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7.6 lb. (3447.3 g) |
Total Weight without Counterweights (lb.)
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12.2 lb. (5533.82 g) |
Refractor OTA Length - Extended (in.)
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28" (711mm) |
Warranty
Warranty
Manufacturer's warranty period, if known. Customers should communicate directly with the manufacturer regarding details of their warranty, as warranties have a tendency to change without notice.
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Celestron 2 Years |
- Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ Refractor OTA
- Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount and Tripod/Accessory Tray (preassembled)
- 20mm 1.25" Eyepiece
- 10mm 1.25" Eyepiece
- Red-dot Finder
- 1.25" Erect Image 90-deg Diagonal
- Celestron Starry Night Software
- Instruction Manual
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