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.
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Celestron Inspire 80AZ Refractor
Embark on your voyage across the Universe with Inspire, Celestron’s best beginner telescope. It’s easy to use and includes lots of accessories. You’ll be inspired from your very first night out.
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Celestron Inspire 80AZ RefractorHigh quality 80mm refractor style optical tube features fully coated glass optics. Enjoy bright, detailed views of all the best celestial objects, whether you’re observing from a favorite campsite or right in your own backyard. |
Perfect for BeginnersInspire was designed to be simple and intuitive for new astronomers of all ages. The large finderscope helps you locate targets easily. Then, navigate the sky with the smooth alt-azimuth pan handle. |
Better ViewingIncludes everything you need to start observing immediately: two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), erect image star diagonal, a red LED flashlight, a finderscope, and an integrated smartphone adapter. |
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Capture the Cosmos with the Smartphone AdapterInspire’s universal smartphone adapter connects any phone to your telescope’s eyepiece. Use it to snap incredible images and videos of the Moon, planets, terrestrial subjects, and more. |
Objects to ObserveWith Inspire, you can explore the surface of the Moon, the rings around Saturn, and Jupiter’s Galilean moons. Or explore beyond our Solar System: the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, and more. |
Free Software + App IncludedYour purchase includes free downloads of Celestron’s Starry Night Astronomy Software and our SkyPortal mobile app. Learn about the night sky, the Solar System, and thousands of deep sky objects. |
Celestron is Here for YouAstronomy can be intimidating, but Celestron is here to help. As the premier telescope brand since 1960, we offer free US-based support & how-to videos, so you can enjoy stargazing hassle-free. |
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| Price | — | $349.99 | — |
| Optical Design: | Refractor | Refractor | Refractor |
| Aperture: | 80mm (3.15”) | 100mm (3.94”) | 70mm (2.75”) |
| Focal Length: | 900mm (35.43”) | 660mm (25.98”) | 700mm (27.56”) |
| Focal Ratio: | f/11 | f/6.5 | f/10 |
| Magnification of Eyepieces: | 45x, 90x | 33x, 66x | 35x, 70x |
| Limiting Magnitude: | 12 | 12.5 | 11.7 |
| Lowest Useful Magnification: | 11x | 15x | 10x |
| hest Useful Magnification: | 189x | 241x | 165x |
| Assembled Weight | 25.6lbs (11.6 kg) | 28.7 lbs (13.01 kg) | 24.3lbs (11 kg) |
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| focal length | — | — | 1000 millimeters | 600 millimeters | — | 400 millimeters |
| focus type | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus |
| eye piece lens | glass | Barlow | Barlow | Barlow | Barlow | Barlow |
| objective lens diameter | 80 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 127 millimeters | 90 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 70 millimeters |
| aperture diameter | — | 70 millimeters millimeters | — | 90 millimeters millimeters | 70 millimeters millimeters | 70 millimeters millimeters |
| telescope mount | Altazimuth Mount | Altazimuth Mount | Equatorial Mount | Altazimuth Mount | Equatorial Mount | Altazimuth Mount |
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Exactly what I was hoping for
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!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2019
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).
Style: 100AZVerified Purchase
Great beginner scope, even my 7 year old can use it.
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2019
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.Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2019
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).
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Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2022
Style: 100AZVerified Purchase
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!
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Top reviews from other countries
Barb
Great scope for serious beginners
Reviewed in Canada on December 3, 2023Style: 100AZVerified Purchase
Mamtha Madanraj
Best gift ever
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2024Style: 80AZVerified Purchase
Amazon Customer
So simple to setup
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2024Style: 100AZVerified Purchase
Taille parfaitement. Bonne qualité
Télescope incroyable
Reviewed in France on February 4, 2024Style: 80AZVerified Purchase
R
Gute Teleskop, sehr schlechtes Tripod
Reviewed in Germany on October 22, 2022Style: 100AZVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in Germany on October 22, 2022
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