Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ Refractor (22065)
Discover our solar system with the Celestron 102AZ! You"ll be ready to observe in minutes thanks to the quick and easy no-tool setup. The 102AZ provides bright, clear images of the Moon, planets, star clusters, and more for great nighttime viewing. Plus, this dual-purpose telescope with erect image optics can also be used during the day. You"ll enjoy viewing lakes, mountain ranges and wildlife by day, then stargazing at night.
Description
Manual Alt-Azimuth telescope
Navigate the sky with a pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing. Move the clutch in an up/down, left/right fashion to track your object in the eyepiece.
Accessories Included
Accessories include a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, an erect image diagonal, and a Starpointer finderscope. The two eyepieces offer different magnifications for low and high powered views.
Starry Night Software
Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing resources and knowledge to view our solar system and beyond.
Quick Overview
- Manual altazimuth telescope and with pan handle control for smooth and accurate pointing.
- Adjustable, full height steel tripod with deluxe accessory tray.
- Quick and easy no-tool setup.
- Accessories include a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, a finderscope, and an erect image diagonal - ideal for both terrestrial and astronomical use.
- Coated all-glass optics for clear, crisp images.
- Celestron Starry Night Software included.
What's in the Box
- Optical tube
- Tripod and mount (preassembled)
- 20mm and 10mm eyepiece
- Red-dot finderscope
- Erect image 90° diagonal
- Manual
Specifications
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO | |
| Optical Design: | Refractor |
| Aperture: | 102mm (4") |
| Focal Length: | 660mm (26") |
| Focal Ratio: | f/6.5 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 20mm (.78") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 33x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: | 10mm (.4") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2: | 66x |
| Barlow Lens: | Not Included |
| Finderscope: | Built-in Red Dot Finder |
| Star Diagonal: | Erect Image, 90° (1.25") |
| Optical Tube: | Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification: | 241x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification: | 15x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 12.5 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.37 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes): | 1.14 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 212x |
| Optical Coatings: | Fully Coated |
| Optical Tube Length: | 711mm (28") |
| Optical Tube Diameter: | TBD |
| Optical Tube Weight: | 4.6 lbs (2.08 kg) |
| Dovetail: | CG-5 Dovetail bar |
| MOUNT INFO | |
| Mount Type: | Manual Alt Azimuth |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | 812.8mm - 1295.4mm (32" - 51") |
| Tripod Leg Diameter: | 31.75mm (1.25") steel |
| Accessory Tray: | Yes |
| Slew Speeds: | Manual |
| Tripod Weight: | 7.6 lbs (3.44 kg) |
| Dovetail Compatibility: | CG-5 saddle plate |
| Software: | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App |
| Total Kit Weight: | TBD |