{"product_id":"celestron-astrofi-102-wi-fi-maksutov","title":"Celestron Astro Fi 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ofdd_2UK0ik?si=7Fa0Oyf4i3t0BKri\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelestron Astro Fi 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Computerised Telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful. Precise. Portable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron Astro Fi 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain\u003c\/strong\u003e combines high-contrast optics, integrated WiFi, and smartphone control to deliver a smooth, immersive stargazing experience—no hand controller or prior telescope experience required. 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