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.
Specification
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 Weight | 4.6 lbs (2086.52 g) |
Dovetail | Vixen/CG-5 |
MOUNT INFO: | |
Mount Type | Manual Alt Azimuth |
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) | 812.8mm – 1295.4mm (32″ – 51″) |
Tripod Leg Diameter | 1.25″ steel |
Accessory Tray | Yes |
Slew Speeds | Manual |
Tripod Weight | 7.6 lbs (3447.3 g) |
Dovetail Compatibility | Vixen/CG-5 saddle plate |
Software | Starry Night Basic Edition, SkyPortal App |
Total Telescope Kit Weight | 12.2 lbs (5533.82 g) |
Included Accessories | Optical tube | Tripod and mount (preassembled) | 20mm eyepiece | 10mm eyepiece | Red-dot finderscope | Erect image 90 degree diagonal | Manual |