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The Celestron SkyPortal app integrates with the telescope to offer a fully interactive stargazing experience. By pointing your smart device at the sky and selecting an object, the telescope will automatically move to that object, providing real-time information about it.
Yes, the Astro FI 102mm creates its own WiFi connection, allowing it to communicate with your device even in remote locations where standard WiFi or cellular networks aren't available.
SkyAlign technology is an innovative feature that simplifies the setup process of the telescope. By centering any three bright objects in the eyepiece, the telescope calculates its position, enabling you to start your stargazing quickly and efficiently.
The Astro FI 102mm provides clear views of a variety of celestial objects, including the moon's craters, the rings of Saturn, the Great Red Spot on Jupiter, the Orion Nebula, and the Hercules Globular Cluster, among others.
The Sky Tour feature generates a personalized tour of the best celestial objects to view based on your exact time and location, enhancing your stargazing experience.
Review Summary
2021-11-29T14:33:32
Have used their cousins. Looking forward to sky gazing.
Kenneth A.
2021-07-08T10:05:15
Great product
MARK J.
2021-02-01T07:55:58
SkyAlign doesn’t work
STEPHEN I.
2021-01-21T07:36:42
I love the scope! I am having some beginners problems, as I expected but so far I'm having a great time. I just have to get some cloud free nights and I still some problems with the align feature of the Skyportal but I wouldn't change my mind one bit!
Matthew M.
2021-01-01T07:32:26
This telescope is performing beautifully, as expected!
WILLIAM E.
2016-12-27T11:16:15
Christmas gift for Great nephew. Awesome product. He loves it.
Anthony C.
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Maksutov-Cassegrain
102 mm (4.02 in)
1325 mm (52.17 in)
13
25 mm (0.98 in)
53 x
10mm (0.39 in)
132x
StarPointer
Single Fork Arm Computerized Altazimuth
Includes rubberized smartphone or tablet holder
Aluminum
241 x
15 x
12.5
1.37 arc seconds
1.14 arc seconds
212 x
Fully Coated
TBD
TBD
Up to 3 deg/second
Sidereal, Solar and Lunar
SkyAlign, 3-Star Align, Solar System Align
Aux port for optional hand control
Over 120,000 objects including 220 of the best deep sky and solar system objects
2-year Telescope Warranty
050234222020










Great telescope
By MARK J.
Great product
Astro F1
By WILLIAM E.
This telescope is performing beautifully, as expected!
A marvel of modern astronomy, the Celestron Astro FI 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope is a testament to Celestron's legacy of superior optical technology. With over 50 years of industry leadership, Celestron has crafted this telescope to offer a high-quality, durable, and user-friendly stargazing experience that is both innovative and powerful.
The Astro FI 102mm is not just a telescope; it's an interactive gateway to the wonders of the night sky. It seamlessly integrates with your smartphone or tablet through the free Celestron SkyPortal app, transforming your device into an intuitive stargazing companion. This innovative feature allows for a completely wireless experience, as the telescope creates its own WiFi connection, ensuring you remain connected even in the most remote locations devoid of WiFi or cellular service.
With the SkyPortal app, you have the universe at your fingertips. Simply point your smart device towards the sky, select an object you wish to observe, and the Astro FI 102mm will automatically slew to the target, offering real-time information and enriching your celestial observations. This user-friendly approach to astronomy makes it accessible and enjoyable for both novices and seasoned stargazers.
The telescope's setup is streamlined and efficient, thanks to Celestron's award-winning SkyAlign technology. By centering any three bright objects in the eyepiece, the telescope quickly calculates its position, allowing you to embark on a personalized Sky Tour of the cosmos' most captivating sights, tailored to your specific time and location.
At the heart of the Astro FI 102mm lies Celestron's renowned optics. The Maksutov-Cassegrain design with a generous 102mm aperture and fully coated optics ensures that you are treated to vivid, crisp views. Whether you're gazing at the lunar surface's intricate craters, the majestic rings of Saturn, Jupiter's Great Red Spot, the ethereal glow of the Orion Nebula, or the dense star clusters like Hercules, the clarity and detail will leave you in awe.
Choose the Celestron Astro FI 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope for its stellar 4.0 out of 5-star rating and its ability to capture brighter, clearer images thanks to its large aperture. It's an investment in countless nights of discovery and the joy of connecting with the cosmos in a profound and interactive way.