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Celestron Inspire 100AZ Refractor Smartphone Adapter Built-In Refracting Telescope, Blue (22403)

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Features

  • Easiest setup of any entry level scope. With the folding accessory tray you just pop the tripod legs open, turn the lock knob and youre ready to go.
  • Bold new design - The main telescope lens cap comes with a fully integrated smartphone adapter built-in, perfect for the budding astrophotographer. The asymmetrical mount design offers light weight and incredible stability. Erect image optics enables a fully correct image for easy viewing day or night, terrestrial or astronomical.
  • Red LED flashlight - Stowed in the center of the mount head, the flashlight can be used to gently illuminate the accessory tray or can be removed for use as a spotlight when needed.
  • Focus micrometer - Allows quick return to a specific focus point for specific targets (bird nests, infinity focus, etc.)

Description

The ultimate telescope for the novice to intermediate astronomer, the Inspire 100AZ features the largest aperture in the Inspire family line and its short tube offers a wider field of view perfectly suited for larger, fainter deep sky objects. Packed with features never seen before on entry level telescopes, Inspire features fully coated glass optics, a solid altazimuth mount with a unique asymmetrical design, a sturdy steel tripod with integrated fold-up accessory tray, an integrated smartphone adapter, built-in red LED flashlight, large projected reticle finderscope, erect image optics, and a focus micrometer for easily returning to the same focus point. The Inspire has the easiest setup of any telescope in its class. Simply pop open the tripod legs, turn the lock knob on the accessory tray, and attach the telescope tube to the base using the quick release dovetail mount. You are now ready to observe! The lens cap has an integrated smartphone adapter built into it. Place your smartphone against the rubberized friction surface on the outside of the cap so your camera is viewing through the imaging port. Secure the smartphone using the two adjustable bungee cords. The inside of the lens cap has a fitting that secures to your eyepiece using two set screws. Voila! You are now ready to take high power images through the telescope. The mount has a red LED flashlight built-in. Turn the flashlight on to illuminate your accessory tray with a soft red glow. The flashlight can easily be removed from the mount to provide red light where you need it most. The focus micrometer is a numbered scale that indicates the focuser’s position. It allows quick return to a specific focus point for specific targets such as a bird nest, infinity focus, etc.


Brand: Celestron


Model Name: Inspire 100AZ Refractor


Objective Lens Diameter: 100 Millimeters


Telescope Mount Description: Altazimuth Mount


Product Dimensions: 38"D x 33"W x 52"H


Focus Type: Manual Focus


Finderscope: Reflex


Item Weight: 20 Pounds


Compatible Devices: Smartphone


Number of Batteries: 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)


Product Dimensions: 38 x 33 x 52 inches


Item Weight: 20 pounds


Item model number: 22403


Batteries: 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: August 2, 2016


Manufacturer: Celestron Acquisition LLC


Language: English


Country of Origin: China


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    • Exactly what I was hoping for
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As a total beginner (I’ve never looked through a telescope before buying this one.) I decided to roll the dice on this scope and am very glad I did! When I received the telescope, the finderscope was defective. Celestron’s customer service was fantastic and I had a new finderscope in just a few days. I have been loving using this scope every clear night. Really fantastic views of the planets and the moon, and very easy for the beginner to use, learn, and understand. I haven’t been able to find many deep sky objects, but I chalk that up to living in the city/lack of experience. This really is a perfect beginner telescope, at least it has been for me, and I will love it for years. Highly recommend, but make sure you pick up a Barlow and moon filter! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2022 by Bobby Rispler Bobby Rispler
    • Not bad for an entry level
Easy to assemble, but nearly impossible to easily move it and track things you want to see. Simple target, line up the viewfinder on the full moon. Okay. Focus, easy enough. Tighten down the screws so it will actually stay on target and the telescope shifts all over, moving well off the target. Any slight adjustments aren't possible, and I haven't managed to get the smart phone adapter to work, since there's no real way to lock down the adjustments, it's too easy to move it, even clamped way down. On top of that the legs are so shaky, anything, a slight breeze, breathe too hard, everything shakes. What makes me madder, is this scope was $100 cheaper not too long ago. All telescopes had a massive price uptick recently. At the $300 price point, no, this isn't worth it. At $150 absolutely as entry level. For $300 though, it'd rather have one with the gear adjustments vertically and horizontally, for making incremental adjustments. This one is impossible to easily get and keep on target. Small adjustments, forget it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2022 by Middy
    • Celestron, We’ll Always Have Jupiter
This telescope is okay for beginners, but has some serious flaws: The focus knobs on mine worked at first, but then just spun on their axle. Customer support was responsive, but they wanted me to ship the telescope back. I’m very rural, so shipping something like this is a pain. I fixed the focus knobs with super glue. Mine came with no instructions on how the spotting scope worked, so sighting in is fidgety. The tripod is sturdy enough, but there’s this tray in the middle that holds the legs together. You turn the knob in the middle to loosen the 3 plates that make up the tray and fold the tripod up. I watched my daughter effortlessly break the junction where the tray attaches to the knob. She wasn’t pushing really hard, but it was apparently misaligned and ‘SNAP’. I’m a beginner and the viewing is pretty easy. Tonight (9/24/22 Central South Dakota) I saw Jupiter and 4 of its moons. I’ve never seen the moons of another planet before! This is probably goodbye as I will now shop for a better telescope. It’s just not working out, Celestron but we’ll always have Jupiter. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2022 by SoDak Thriver
    • Worth the price
This is a recent purchase, so I might adjust the score later (that's why I gave it a "4", for now). I have used it several times and found everything is working just fine. The product came well-packed and without damage. There is a problem with one of the focus adjust dials, but I think it is operator-error... maybe. Overall, however, I am pleased. If someone is looking for movie-style images of the planets, they will be disappointed. Yet, it does deliver what it claims. This is a great introductory product for Astronomy. I would recommend, as I have done, that you purchase additional lenses for more detailed viewing. As it comes, the optics are good quality and set-up is very easy. I definitely recommend this telescope. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2020 by R J
    • Great beginner scope, even my 7 year old can use it.
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My son (7) received this as a birthday present from his grandparents. He has been asking for a telescope since his 4th birthday. He had a small kids scope that barely helped him find the moon and was difficult to look through. My mother wanted something that he could use, but also be able to find what he was looking at and see clearly. This hit the nail on the head. The finder scope was easy to calibrate, and my son is able to find and align the moon and some starts on his own. He needs adult supervision and some help occasionally, but we love that the telescope has encouraged his love of space and not been a discouragement. We also purchased a kit from Celestron that included a moon filter and a 15mm lense and I believe it was smart addition. Even the adults have been amazed by the detail we could see. It also works wonderfully as a day scope. The only downside is the mount can be a bit wobbly and is very easy to bump even when locked, made it difficult to keep on stars as they moved out of view. (But for our beginner purposes this was wonderful). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2019 by Jolly Jolly
    • 100AZ - Perfect for Terrestrial Viewing
Exactly what I needed for life on the Bay to see dolphin and manatees up close once sited. For the price it’s great, and is made of quality material. It comes with 2 eyepiece magnifications, both pretty powerful, but could really use a 30mm to go with the 20&10mm for even faster siteing response.. Reading the reviews it appears that people are accidentally buying this for upclose planet viewing, I don’t believe this is the intent for this unit. With the wide field of view, portability, and easy set up, this one is perfect for terrestrial viewing, quickly locating sites objects. The only complaint is that although all components are made of nice material, the engineering is missing a little, for instance the telescope slide bracket doesn’t have a stop on the glide, and the two thumb screws used to hold in place are way long and dig into the bracket. This works fine but being the only weaknesses and so easily addressed, should be corrected. I still rated it 5-Stars since there is nothing like it for the way I use mine, more like a super target spotter. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2019 by Jerhenz
    • Do not recommend - spend a little more and buy a better telescope
As an absolute beginner, I thoughtbitbwas a good starter scope. It's not. Impossible to keep in focus, the mechanism is clunky and it will fall out of focus with the smallest vibration. Consider spending more on a reflector with a better focusing mechanism. - those are out of stock currently but will come back. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2023 by Dmitry M.
    • Excellent telescope, great customer service!
My wife got this telescope for me for Christmas. It's a great toy. We shipped it across country but found that the box had a hole punched in it during transit. As a result, the focus mechanism was bent. Also, we discovered that the starfinder scope did not align properly. I contacted Celestron customer service by email and they were very prompt - I got an answer the next day. They asked for a photo of the part and proof of purchase and immediately sent new parts that arrived within a week. Everything works great now - fantastic help. Also, I found the PC software and phone app to be great - it enhances the fun. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2021 by BarbH

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