Celestron Inspire 100AZ Refractor Telescope

Celestron Inspire 100AZ Refractor Telescope

Portable. Versatile. Designed for Discovery.

The Celestron Inspire 100AZ is the most powerful telescope in the Inspire series, combining a generous 100mm aperture with a compact, wide-field design for sharp, bright views of celestial and terrestrial targets alike. Its fast setup, premium accessories, and built-in smartphone adapter make it an ideal grab-and-go telescope for stargazing, nature spotting, and astrophotography.

Key Features

• 🔭 100mm Short-Tube Refractor – Fully coated glass optics provide crisp, detailed views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and bright deep-sky objects.

• 📱 Integrated Smartphone Adapter – Capture stunning images of the Moon, planets, and wildlife through your eyepiece.

• 🔦 Built-In Red LED Flashlight – Illuminates the accessory tray or detaches for general use in the dark.

• 🧭 Manual Alt-Az Mount with Clutch Handle – Smooth, accurate panning for effortless navigation of the sky or landscape.

• 🎯 StarPointer™ Pro Finderscope – Quickly centre objects with this advanced red dot aiming tool.

• 🪐 Two Kellner Eyepieces Included – 20mm (33x) and 10mm (66x) offer versatile viewing options.

• 🌍 Erect Image Diagonal (90°) – Provides correctly oriented views—perfect for both terrestrial and celestial use.

• 🧰 Tripod with Built-In Folding Accessory Tray – Strong steel legs offer adjustable height and convenient storage.

Designed for the Adventurous Observer

Whether you're scanning the Andromeda Galaxy, watching the phases of Venus, or spotting a distant bird, the Inspire 100AZ delivers a balanced blend of optical power and portability. Its short tube design offers a wide field of view, making it easier to locate and follow objects, while the smartphone adapter allows you to capture and share your views instantly.

Setup is seamless—even for first-time users—and the lightweight design makes this an excellent choice for stargazing on the move.

Starry Night Software Included

Every Inspire 100AZ includes Celestron’s Starry Night Basic Edition, a top-tier planetarium software package with:

• 36,000-object celestial database

• Printable star maps

• 3D simulations of planets, stars, and galaxies

• Tools for planning your observing sessions

Also compatible with the SkyPortal app for mobile-based sky navigation.

Specifications

Optical System

• Optical Design: Refractor

• Aperture: 100mm (3.94")

• Focal Length: 660mm (f/6.5)

• Eyepieces:

  • 20mm Kellner (33x)

  • 10mm Kellner (66x)

• Star Diagonal: 1.25" Erect Image (90°)

• Finderscope: StarPointer™ Pro

• Max Useful Magnification: 241x

• Limiting Magnitude: 12.5

• Resolution:

  • Rayleigh: 1.37 arc seconds

  • Dawes: 1.14 arc seconds

• Light Gathering Power: 212x

• Optical Coatings: Fully Coated

• Tube Length: 436mm (17.2")

• Tube Diameter: 100mm (3.93")

• Tube Weight: 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg)

Mount & Tripod

• Mount Type: Manual Alt-Azimuth with Clutch

• Tripod Height Range: 812.8mm – 1295.4mm (32" – 51")

• Tripod Leg Diameter: 31.75mm (1.25") steel

• Accessory Tray: Built-in folding design

• Tripod Weight: 8 lbs (3.64 kg)

Included in the Box

• Optical Tube

• Manual Alt-Az Mount with Steel Tripod

• Two Kellner Eyepieces (20mm & 10mm)

• 90° Erect Image Diagonal (1.25")

• StarPointer™ Pro Red Dot Finderscope

• Integrated Smartphone Adapter

• Red LED Flashlight / Mount Light

• Starry Night Software Download

• SkyPortal App Access

Important Safety Notice

Never view the Sun without a proper solar filter. Serious eye injury or blindness may result. Always supervise telescope use when children are present.

Who Is This For?

The Celestron Inspire 100AZ is perfect for adventurous beginners, families, and hobbyists who want a reliable, quick-deploy telescope that delivers great views and easy smartphone imaging. From back garden stargazing to scenic daytime spotting, this all-in-one system is ready for wherever your curiosity leads.