CELESTRON ASTRO FI 102MM MAKSUTOV TELESCOPE

CELESTRON ASTRO FI 102MM MAKSUTOV TELESCOPE

Celestron Astro Fi 102

The Astro Fi 102 is a computerized alt-azimuth Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope, designed for both terrestrial and celestial observations on the move. At night, it reveals breathtaking views of the Moon’s craters, Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, the Orion Nebula, the Hercules Globular Cluster, and much more. By day, the included star diagonal provides upright images, allowing it to double as a spotting scope.

Setting up this telescope is quick and effortless-you’ll be observing in no time. Even as a beginner, you can assemble the telescope, connect the accessories, and download the SkyPortal app powered by SkySafari™ within just a few minutes. The adjustable tripod legs let you choose your preferred height, while the entire kit weighs only 16 lbs, making it an ideal choice for spontaneous stargazing or travel.

For added convenience, the Astro Fi’s lens cap doubles as a smartphone adapter. Simply place your phone in the adapter and secure it over the eyepiece to capture images and videos of your discoveries.

Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Design

The MAK telescope uses a catadioptric design, meaning it combines both a lens and a mirror. Light passes through the corrector lens, reflects off the primary mirror, then onto a secondary mirror before reaching the eyepiece. The result is sharp, bright images with virtually no chromatic aberration.

Unlike a Schmidt-Cassegrain, the Maksutov features a “secondary spot” reflective coating on the inside of the corrector plate instead of a physical secondary mirror. This design reduces the need for frequent collimation and produces high-contrast views thanks to the smaller secondary obstruction.

One important note: the larger Maksutov corrector plate takes a bit longer to reach thermal equilibrium compared to a Schmidt-Cassegrain of the same aperture.

Computerized Alt-Azimuth Telescope

Enjoy the sky with the computerized alt-azimuth mount, which allows smooth, simple movement in all directions.

Built-in WiFi & SkyPortal App

Control your telescope directly from your smartphone or tablet. The Astro Fi series generates its own WiFi signal, enabling connection to Celestron’s SkyPortal app for easy remote control. The app replaces the traditional hand controller, offering a completely wireless experience. Just select an object in the app, and your telescope will automatically slew to it. While observing, SkyPortal also provides detailed information about your target, making stargazing more interactive and educational.

SkyAlign Technology

Thanks to Celestron’s award-winning SkyAlign technology, alignment is fast and straightforward. Simply center any three bright stars or objects in the eyepiece, and the telescope determines its position. You can even generate a custom Sky Tour, which highlights the best celestial objects visible from your exact time and location.

Accessories Included

The Astro Fi 102 package comes with:

• Two eyepieces (25mm and 10mm)

• A star diagonal

• An integrated smartphone adapter

• A red dot finderscope

The eyepieces provide both wide-field and high-magnification views. The star diagonal ensures a comfortable, right-side-up viewing angle, while the red dot finder makes it easy to locate and center objects.

Lens Cap / Smartphone Adapter

The lens cap doubles as a smartphone adapter, allowing you to capture images of celestial and terrestrial objects. Designed to fit over eyepieces up to 45mm in diameter, this lightweight adapter secures your smartphone using elastic cords. It works with most phones (though bulky cases may need to be removed) so you can take photos and videos of the Moon, planets, birds, or wildlife with ease.

Starry Night Software

Included with your telescope is a download of Celestron’s Starry Night software, a leading astronomy program that helps you learn about the night sky, plan observation sessions, and explore celestial objects in depth. This software equips you with everything you need to go beyond casual observing and expand your astronomy knowledge.

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