Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ 102mm f/6.5 Alt-Az Refractor Telescope

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$Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ 102mm f/6.5 Alt-Az Refractor Telescope$

Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ 102mm f/6.5 Alt-Az Refractor Telescope

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102mm Aperture Refractor OTA
660mm Focal Length, f/6.5 Focal Ratio
Fully Coated Optics
Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount

Designed as a dependable and highly portable starter scope, the Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ 102mm f/6.5 Alt-Az Refractor Telescope is a complete observational platform for making detailed observations of the moon and planets or for comet-hunting. Its manual alt-azimuth mount's locking altitude clutch and locking pan handle allow users to easily find and track objects with reduced vibrations. The entire rig assembles and breaks down without the need for tools, so users can set up fast and get observing sooner.

This version of the AstroMaster comes with two eyepieces that yield low and medium magnifications and a 90° diagonal that sports an integrated erecting prism to correct images and allow the scope to be used as a conventional spotting scope for terrestrial use. The diagonal also places the user's head in a more comfortable position, especially when it is pointed directly overhead. An adjustable-height stainless steel tripod supports the mount and optical tube and comes with a center tray that conveniently holds accessories while improving stability and reducing vibrations.

Optical Tube

Large 102mm aperture is ideal for viewing the moon, planets, and bright deep-sky objects
Moderate f/6.5 focal ratio
660mm focal length provides a moderate magnification potential
Reliable refractor-style optical path does not require periodic maintenance
Fully coated optics improve light transmission, color rendition, and contrast
Resolution: 1.37 arcsec (Rayleigh); 1.14 arcsec (Dawes)
Sturdy 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser
Vixen-style CG-5 dovetail mounting plate

Mount and Tripod

Mount:
Manual alt-azimuth
Locking control handle enables precise adjustments with reduced vibrations
Manual base clutch locks mount in position
Vixen-style CG-5 dovetail saddle accepts any OTA outfitted with compatible plates

Tripod:
1.25" tubular stainless steel legs
Adjustable height from 32 to 51" accommodates a variety of users and observing positions
Spiked feet to provide stability on rough or soft terrain
Center tray adds stability and vibration reduction while offering a place to keep accessories and gear within easy reach

Included Accessories

Eyepieces:
1.25" diameter barrel
Accept most astronomical eyepiece filters
10mm focal length produces a high 66x magnification
20mm focal length yields low 33x power

Diagonal:
90° angle places head in comfortable viewing position, especially when aimed directly overhead
Integrated erecting prism corrects image for terrestrial viewing as a conventional spotting scope
1.25" nosepiece and eyepiece holder fits and accepts the most common sized focusers and accessories

Red-Dot Finder:
Permanently mounted in place
Unmagnified view ensures easy alignment and fast star-hopping navigation
Red illuminated center aiming dot is easy to see without obstructing small or dim objects

Specifications

Optical Tube Assembly

Optical Design	Refractor
Aperture	102 mm / 4"
Focal Length	660 mm
Focal Ratio	f/6.5
Resolution	1.37 Arcsec (Rayleigh) 1.14 Arcsec (Dawes)
Focuser	Single-Speed Rack-and-Pinion
Eyepiece Barrel Diameter	1.25"
Diagonal	90° Erecting
Finderscope	Yes
Mounting System	Vixen Style
Optical Tube Dimensions	Length: 28" / 71.1 cm

Mount

Type	Manual; Alt-Azimuth

Tripod

Type	Adjustable, 2-Section
Tripod Height Adjustment Range	32.0 to 51.0" / 81.3 to 129.5 cm
Material of Tripod	Stainless Steel

General

GPS	No
Wi-Fi	No
Weight	4.6 lb / 2.1 kg (OTA) 7.6 lb / 3.4 kg (Mount/Tripod) 12.2 lb / 5.5 kg (Fully Assembled)

Packaging Info

Package Weight	20.15 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	36 x 15 x 9"

Based on Astronomy magazine’s telescope "report cards", scopes of this size and type generally perform as follows . . .
Terrestrial Observation: Observing terrestrial objects (nature studies, birding, etc.) is usually possible only with refractor and catadioptric telescopes, and convenient only when the scope is on an altazimuth mount or photo tripod. Most reflectors cannot be used for terrestrial observing. Scopes with apertures under 5" to 6" are generally most useful for terrestrial observing due to atmospheric conditions (heat waves and mirage, dust, haze, etc.) that degrade the image quality in larger scopes.	Yes
Lunar Observation: Visual observation of the Moon is possible with any telescope. Larger aperture scopes will provide more detail than smaller scopes, thereby getting a higher score in this category, but may require an eyepiece filter to cut down the greater glare from the Moon's sunlit surface so small details can be seen more easily. Lunar observing is more rewarding when the Moon is waxing or waning as the changing sun angle casts constantly varying shadows to reveal craters and surface features by the hundreds.	Good
Planetary Observation:	Fair
Binary and Star Cluster Observation:	Fair
Galaxy and Nebula Observation:	Fair
Photography:	Yes
Terrestrial Photography: Photographing terrestrial objects (wildlife, scenery, etc.) is usually possible only with refractor and catadioptric telescopes, and convenient only when the scope is on an altazimuth mount or photo tripod. Most reflectors cannot be used for terrestrial photography. Scopes with focal ratios of f/10 and faster and apertures under 5" to 6" are generally the most useful for terrestrial photography due to atmospheric conditions (heat waves and mirage, dust, haze, etc.) that degrade the image quality in larger scopes.	Yes
Lunar Photography: Photography of the Moon is possible with virtually any telescope, using a 35mm camera, DSLR, or CCD-based webcam (planetary imager). While an equatorial mount with a motor drive is not strictly essential, as the exposure times will be very short, such a mount would be helpful to improve image sharpness, particularly with webcam-type cameras that take a series of exposures over time and stack them together. Reflectors may require a Barlow lens to let the camera reach focus.	Yes
Planetary Photography:	No
Star Cluster / Nebula / Galaxy Photography:	No

In the Box

Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ 102mm f/6.5 Alt-Az Refractor Telescope

StarPointer Finderscope

10mm Eyepiece

20mm Eyepiece

90° Erect-Image Diagonal

Tripod and Accessory Tray

TheSkyX-First Light Edition Software

Limited 2-Year Warranty