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Celestron Inspire 100AZ review: A telescope to get you looking up

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The Celestron Inspire 100AZ is based on a traditional refractor-type design and is the largest model in the 'Inspire' family.

The instrument is supplied with a steel tripod mount, providing a level of durability to the overall design.

With a 660mm focal length and 100mm aperture, this setup provides varying degrees of magnification and resolving power, to hone in on your astronomical target of choice.

The Celestron Inspire 100AZ has a 660mm (33x magnification) and 10mm (66x) Kellner -style eyepieces supplied.

Weighing in at 12.4 lbs ( 5.62 kg ), the telescope is built with portability in mind.

Micrometer focus scale indicator is a handy tool for keeping a record of when you have reached the 'sweet spot' of your intended target.

The Celestron Inspire 100AZ is built with beginners in mind.

It is light enough to accompany you on your travels.

It has a sleek overall appearance, sound optics and ergonomic design.

If you want more advanced features, the Celestron SE Series of telescopes are more expensive.

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