{"product_id":"celestron-inspire-100az-refractor","title":"Celestron Inspire 100AZ Refractor Telescope","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YAT4EYx3JcQ?si=YBzsWLJUe_3vU-YT\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelestron Inspire 100AZ Refractor Telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortable. Versatile. Designed for Discovery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron Inspire 100AZ\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔭 \u003cstrong\u003e100mm Short-Tube Refractor\u003c\/strong\u003e – Fully coated glass optics provide crisp, detailed views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and bright deep-sky objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📱 \u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Smartphone Adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e – Capture stunning images of the Moon, planets, and wildlife through your eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔦 \u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In Red LED Flashlight\u003c\/strong\u003e – Illuminates the accessory tray or detaches for general use in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧭 \u003cstrong\u003eManual Alt-Az Mount with Clutch Handle\u003c\/strong\u003e – Smooth, accurate panning for effortless navigation of the sky or landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 \u003cstrong\u003eStarPointer™ Pro Finderscope\u003c\/strong\u003e – Quickly centre objects with this advanced red dot aiming tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🪐 \u003cstrong\u003eTwo Kellner Eyepieces Included\u003c\/strong\u003e – 20mm (33x) and 10mm (66x) offer versatile viewing options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌍 \u003cstrong\u003eErect Image Diagonal (90°)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Provides correctly oriented views—perfect for both terrestrial and celestial use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧰 \u003cstrong\u003eTripod with Built-In Folding Accessory Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e – Strong steel legs offer adjustable height and convenient storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for the Adventurous Observer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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 \u003cstrong\u003eshort tube design\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a wide field of view, making it easier to locate and follow objects, while the \u003cstrong\u003esmartphone adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e allows you to capture and share your views instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetup is seamless—even for first-time users—and the lightweight design makes this an excellent choice for stargazing on the move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarry Night Software Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Inspire 100AZ includes \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron’s Starry Night Basic Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, a top-tier planetarium software package with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e36,000-object celestial database\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrintable star maps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3D simulations of planets, stars, and galaxies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTools for planning your observing sessions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso compatible with the \u003cstrong\u003eSkyPortal app\u003c\/strong\u003e for mobile-based sky navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOptical System\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refractor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100mm (3.94\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 660mm (f\/6.5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyepieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20mm Kellner (33x)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10mm Kellner (66x)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar Diagonal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25\" Erect Image (90°)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/strong\u003e StarPointer™ Pro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Useful Magnification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 241x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimiting Magnitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRayleigh: 1.37 arc seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDawes: 1.14 arc seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Gathering Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 212x\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Coatings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Coated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 436mm (17.2\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100mm (3.93\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMount \u0026amp; 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