Celestron

Celestron Inspire 80AZ Refractor

SKU: 22402


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  • Regular price $269.95

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We no longer carry the Inspire line. Instead we recommend the new Celestron StarSense Explorer Series as a superior product.


  • 80mm refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics and a lightweight frame.
  • Observe in no time with a quick and easy, no-tool setup.
  • Accessories include: two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), erect image star diagonal, a red LED flashlight, StarPointer™ Pro red dot finderscope, and an integrated smartphone adapter.
  • Panning handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing.
  • Adjustable height tripod includes an accessory tray.

The Inspire 80 is a refractor telescope perfect for terrestrial and celestial viewing on the go. The Inspire can view the planets, moon, star clusters and brighter deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy at night and with the erect image star diagonal makes the optical tube ideal for using as a spotting scope during the day.

Setting up the telescope is a breeze and will have you observing in no time. Even on your first time out, you can assemble the telescope and its accessories in just a few minutes. The adjustable tripod legs allow you to customize the telescope’s height or place it on raised surfaces like a picnic table. The total telescope kit is perfect for impromptu observing sessions or transporting wherever life’s adventures take you.

Manual Alt-Azimuth telescope

Navigate the sky with a panning handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing. Move the clutch in an up/down, left/right fashion to track your object in the eyepiece.

Accessories Included

The Inspire 80 comes with two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), a 90° erect image diagonal, an integrated smartphone adapter, a StarPointer™ Pro red dot finderscope, and a red LED flashlight.  The two eyepieces offer different magnifications to view your intended object. The erect image diagonal allows for right-side-up viewing ideal for terrestrial subjects but can also be used for celestial objects. The StarPointer™ Pro red dot finderscope will help you quickly center an object in your eyepiece for easier observing. Illuminate your accessory tray with the built-in red LED flashlight. The flashlight can easily be removed from the mount to provide red light where you need it most.

Smartphone Adapter – Image celestial or terrestrial objects with this smartphone adapter! With its light, rigid frame, this accessory allows you to connect any smartphone to any telescope eyepiece with an outside diameter of 45mm or smaller. The additional magnification provided by the eyepiece allows your phone to capture great images of the Moon, planets, and terrestrial targets like birds and wildlife.  This smartphone adapter installs easily by clamping over the top of an eyepiece.  The smartphone is held in position with the help of bungee cords that securely lock your phone in place. While the vast majority of smartphones can be used with the case on, some very large and/or bulky phone cases (such as folio style cases) may need to be removed for the phone to fit in the adapter.

Starry Night Software

Download Celestron’s Starry Night Software and learn about the night sky, celestial objects, and how to plan your next observing session. Celestron Starry Night Software is the premier astronomy software package on the market, providing resources and knowledge to view our solar system and beyond. 

Optical Design Refractor
Aperture 80mm
Focal Length 900mm
Focal Ratio f/11
Optical Coating Fully coated glass optics
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 20mm (1.25")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 45x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 10mm (1.25")
Magnification of Eyepiece 2 90x
Star Diagonal Erect image 90° (1.25")
Finderscope StarPointer™ Pro red dot finderscope
Other Accessories SkyPortal app
Resolution (Rayleigh) 1.74 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes) 1.45 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power 131x the unaided eye
Highest Useful Magnification 189x
Lowest Useful Magnification 11x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude 12
Tripod Steel, 1.25" diameter, 47" max height
Included Items 80mm telescope tube| mount with tripod and folding accessory tray connected| red LED flashlight| 90° erect image diagonal| 20mm & 10mm Kellner eyepieces| StarPointer™ Pro red dot finderscope| Free download of SkyPortal
Software Starry Night Basic Edition
Barcode: 050234224024