Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ

Compact, powerful and ready to use immediately

The Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ is a versatile refractor that combines excellent optical performance with maximum simplicity. With its 102 mm aperture and focal length of 660 mm (f/6.5) this telescope delivers bright, high-contrast images of the moon, planets, and the brightest deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula and the Pleiades.
The telescope is fully can be assembled without tools and is ready to use within minutes. Thanks to its lightweight aluminum tube and stable steel tripod, it is ideal for those who are just starting out, like to observe on the go, from garden to camping to star party.

Easy aiming with alt-az mount

The AstroMaster 102AZ is equipped with a stable alt-azimut mount, which allows you to move smoothly horizontally and vertically. A built-in red dot finder helps you find objects quickly and center them accurately. The smooth rack and pinion focuser (Rack & Pinion) makes focusing intuitive and reliable, with no backlash or slippage.

Fully equipped for night and day observation

The telescope comes with everything you need to get started right away. Two 1.25″ eyepieces (10 mm and 20 mm) offer both low and medium magnifications, allowing you to easily switch between broad overviews and detail observations. Thanks to the 90° upright image diagonal you can also use the telescope as a spotting scope during the day, ideal for nature observation.

The accessory tray keeps eyepieces and filters safely within reach, while the sturdy steel tripod minimizes vibrations for a stable image even at higher magnifications.

What you can see with it

• Moon: sharp craters, valleys and terminator shadows
• Planets: rings of Saturn, cloud bands of Jupiter, polar caps of Mars
• Deep-sky: Orion Nebula (M42), Andromeda Nebula (M31), Pleiades (M45)
• Daytime: birds, ships and landscapes thanks to the upright image

Specifications

Optical system: Refractor (achromatic)
Opening: 102 mm
Focal length: 660 mm
Ratio: f/6.5
Eyepieces: 20 mm (33×) and 10 mm (66×)
Focuser: 1.25″ rack and pinion (Rack & Pinion)
Seeker: built-in red dot finder
Diagonal: 90° upright image, 1.25″
Mounting: manual alt-azimut
Tripod: steel legs, adjustable (81-129 cm)
OTA material: aluminum
Total weight: ±5.5 kg
Software: Starry Night Basic Edition, SkyPortal App

What we recommend

The Celestron AstroMaster 102AZ Is the ideal choice for the novice observer who wants a bright, high-contrast image without complicated electronics. Thanks to its low weight, quick setup and upright image, this is a dual-purpose telescope: perfect for night exploration as well as observation of nature during the day.