Deciding on whether to buy a product like Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope or perhaps Celestron Inspire 100 22403-CGL Refractor Telescope? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope vs Celestron Inspire 100 22403-CGL Refractor Telescope

Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope specs

Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
 Celestron Inspire 100 22403-CGL Refractor Telescope specs

Celestron Inspire 100 22403-CGL Refractor Telescope
Type: Telescope

Type: Telescope

Magnification: 53 x

Magnification: 33 x

Magnification 2: 132 x

Magnification 2: 66 x

Objective lens diameter: 102 mm

Objective lens diameter: 100 mm

OPTICAL FEATURES

Objective diameter: 100 mm

OPTICAL FEATURES
Eyepiece 1: 25 mm

Eyepiece 2: 10 mm

Eyepiece 1: 20 mm

Optical design: Maksutov-Cassegrain

Eyepiece 2: 10 mm

Focal length: 1325 mm

Optical design: Refractor

Focal ratio: 13

Focal length: 660 mm

CONSTRUCTION

Focal ratio: f/6.5

CONSTRUCTION
Motor drive: Yes

Coated optics: No

Mount: Azultimuth

Waterproof: No

Weatherproof: Yes

Weatherproof: Yes

Tripod adaptable: Yes

Fogproof: No

Tripod: 32 mm steel tube legs

Tripod adaptable: Yes

Tube attachment: Dovetail bar

Tripod: 32 mm steel tube legs

Finderscope: Red dot reticule

Tube attachment: Fork arm mount

Limiting stellar magnitude: 12.5

Remote control: Yes

Light gathering power (Compared to human eye): 212 x

Database: 120,000 object database

GENERAL
Finderscope: Starpointer

Limiting stellar magnitude: 12.5

Colour: Black & blue

Tracking rates: – Sidereal
– Solar
– Lunar

Box contents: – Celestron Inspire 100 22403-CGL Refractor Telescope
– Tripod
– Eyepieces x 2

Tracking modes: Alt-Az

Dimensions with tripod: 1321 x 838 x 965 mm (H x W x D)

Light gathering power (Compared to human eye): 212 x

Weight: 6.04 kg

Other features: Download free Skyportal App for iOS & Android for wireless control

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

GENERAL

Colour: Black

Batteries required: – Lithium button cell x 1
– AA alkaline batteries x 8

Box contents: – 102 mm optical tube assembly
– Tripod with motorised alt-Azimuth fork arm mount
– Starpointer
– Kellner eyepieces x 2 (25 mm & 10 mm)
– Mirror star diagonal
– Accessory tray
– Lithium button cell

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £379

Price: £249

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.8 / 10

Review Score: 9.8 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope or Celestron Inspire 100 22403-CGL Refractor Telescope, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 26 products in the same category as Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope, which is the Telescopes category. Of these 26 products the average price was £154.73, the most expensive was £548 and the cheapest was just £19.99. We then looked at the price of the 26 in the same as the Celestron Inspire 100 22403-CGL Refractor Telescope, which of course the average was £154.73, top price was £548 and cheapest £19.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Celestron and Celestron, the average was £150.62 for Celestron, £150.62 for Celestron. The max for each was £548/£548 and minimum was £19.99/£19.99

Price analysis of Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope

Price analysis of Celestron Inspire 100 22403-CGL Refractor Telescope

  • Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope
  • Eyepiece magnification: 53 x
  • Eyepiece 2 magnification: 132 x
  • Focal length: 1325 mm
  • Focal ratio: f/13
  • Mount: Altazimuth
  • Top features:- Explore more of the night sky with Go To technology and a 120,000-object database- Built-in WiFi and Celestron SkyPortal App give you enhanced control- Nikon and Canon SLR adaptability lets you take stunning astrophotographs with your telescopeExplore more of the night skyYou don’t need to know where every star, planet or constellation is with the Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope. It features a computerised mount with Go To technology that automatically locates any point within its 120,000 object database. The telescope even lets you know which objects can currently be viewed from where you are.Built-in WiFi and Celestron SkyPortal AppGet enhanced control over your AstroFi Telescope when you download the free Celestron SkyPortal App for iOS and Android. You can point your smartphone or tablet at the sky, choose what you want to observe on the screen and the telescope will pinpoint the location for easy viewing. The app gives you additional information on popular celestial objects so you can learn more while you observe.Take astrophotographs with your telescopePurchase optional adpaters (sold separately) to connect the Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope to your Canon or Nikon SLR – now it’s possible to take your own photos of planets, stars and more. The telescope is simple to set up as no tools are required, so you can get stargazing in less time.
  • Product codes: 50234222020
  • Celestron Inspire 100 22403-CGL Refractor Telescope
  • Eyepiece magnification: 33 x
  • Eyepiece 2 magnification: 66 x
  • Focal length: 650 mm
  • Focal ratio: f/6.5
  • Mount: Altazimuth
  • Top features: – Fully coated glass optics provide clear images – Set up in minutes – no tools required – Take your own pictures with the integrated smartphone adapter – Built-in red LED so you can see without losing your night vision Fully coated glass opticsThe Celestron Inspire 100 22403-CGL Refractor Telescope is a perfect for jaw-dropping views of planets, star clusters and more. The fully coated glass optics maximise the light coming into the scope, so you get crisp and quality views.Set up in minutesThe Inspire 100 takes just a few minutes to put together, without the need for any tools, so you can start stargazing in no time.Take your own picturesCapture your own stunning images with the integrated smartphone adapter. The adapter clamps your smartphone over the top of the eyepiece. Just line up your telescope and start snapping photos.Built-in red LEDIf you need to switch the eyepieces on the Inspire 100 22403 Telescope, the integrated red LED light helps you easily swap them in the dark.
  • Product codes: 50234224031

What’s better Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope or Celestron Inspire 100 22403-CGL Refractor Telescope?

There are obviously a number of differences between Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope and Celestron Inspire 100 22403-CGL Refractor Telescope, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £379 cost of Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope is closer to the expectation you had than the £249 pricep point of Celestron Inspire 100 22403-CGL Refractor Telescope.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope and Celestron Inspire 100 22403-CGL Refractor Telescope. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas Celestron Inspire 100 22403-CGL Refractor Telescope scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Telescopes as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



Celestron AstroFi 102 mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope



Rating:
9.30 out of
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