{"product_id":"celestron-astro-fi-5-wifi-telescope","title":"Celestron Astro Fi 5\" Wi-Fi Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelestron Astro Fi 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombines a compact 125mm Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with a computerised GoTo mount and integrated Wi-Fi. Connect a compatible smartphone or tablet to the telescope, open the free Celestron SkyPortal Powered by SkySafari app, complete the guided alignment and select an object from the interactive sky map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 1250mm focal length is particularly well suited to detailed views of the Moon and planets, while the 125mm aperture also reveals double stars, brighter star clusters, nebulae and other deep-sky objects. Two 1.25-inch eyepieces, a mirror star diagonal and a StarPointer red-dot finderscope are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/22204_AstroFi_5_1.jpg?v=1590984757\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"Celestron Astro Fi 5 Wi-Fi Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIntegrated Wi-Fi and App Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAstro Fi creates its own wireless network, allowing the telescope to be controlled without a separate Wi-Fi module. Connect through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelestron SkyPortal Powered by SkySafari\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eapp on a compatible iPhone, iPad or Android device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe app provides an interactive planetarium display. After alignment, tap a visible object and select GoTo; the mount slews to the target and tracks it as it moves across the sky. A smartphone or tablet is required for normal operation and is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/22204_AstroFi_5_7.jpg?v=1590984757\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"Celestron Astro Fi 5 controlled from a tablet through integrated Wi-Fi\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e125mm f\/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain Optics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube provides a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e125mm aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1250mm focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a tube only 355.6mm long. Its f\/10 focal ratio and long focal length make it a capable visual telescope for lunar detail, planetary observing and double stars, with enough aperture for many brighter deep-sky targets under suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron's current specification table describes the optics as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efully coated\u003c\/strong\u003e. The CG-5-style dovetail allows the tube to be removed from the single-arm mount for transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/22204_AstroFi_5_2.jpg?v=1590984757\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"Rear view of the Celestron Astro Fi 5 optical tube and computerised mount\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSkyAlign and Automatic GoTo Tracking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkyAlign guides you through centring three bright objects, so you do not need to identify the stars in advance. Once aligned, the computerised altazimuth mount can locate selected targets and track them at sidereal, solar or lunar rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied configuration is intended primarily for visual observing and straightforward smartphone snapshots. Because it is an altazimuth system, field rotation limits its suitability for long-exposure deep-sky astrophotography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdjustable Tripod and Device Holder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aluminium tripod and mount adjust from approximately 863.6mm to 1371.6mm in height. The accessory tray includes two 1.25-inch eyepiece positions and a rubber-lined holder for a smartphone or small tablet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/22204_AstroFi_5_6.jpg?v=1590984757\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"Astro Fi accessory tray with eyepieces and rubber-lined mobile-device holder\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Eyepieces and Star Diagonal Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included 25mm Kellner eyepiece provides 50x magnification for locating targets and wider views. The 10mm Kellner eyepiece increases the magnification to 125x for closer inspection of the Moon, planets and compact objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1.25-inch mirror star diagonal places the eyepiece at a comfortable right angle, while the StarPointer red-dot finderscope helps with initial aiming and alignment. The lens cap incorporates a basic smartphone-imaging adapter for taking simple photographs through an eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe telescope requires either eight AA batteries in the supplied battery pack or a suitable 12V DC, minimum 1A, tip-positive external power source.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAA batteries and an external mains or field power supply are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOptional NexStar+ Hand Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA computerised hand control is not supplied because Astro Fi is designed for app operation. An optional compatible NexStar+ hand control can be connected when conventional keypad control is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e125mm f\/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstro Fi computerised single-fork altazimuth mount with integrated Wi-Fi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable aluminium tripod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessory tray with smartphone or small-tablet holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25mm Kellner eyepiece, 1.25-inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10mm Kellner eyepiece, 1.25-inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.25-inch mirror star diagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisual back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarPointer red-dot finderscope and bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery pack for eight AA batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens cap with integrated smartphone-imaging adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.celestron.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/22204_AstroFi_5_8.jpg?v=1590984757\u0026amp;width=1600\" alt=\"Accessories supplied with the Celestron Astro Fi 5 telescope\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA smartphone or tablet, eight AA batteries, an external power supply and a NexStar+ hand control are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptical Tube\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptical design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchmidt-Cassegrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125mm (4.92 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFocal length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1250mm (49.2 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFocal ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptical coatings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully coated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEyepieces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm (50x) and 10mm (125x), 1.25-inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinderscope\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarPointer red-dot finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStar diagonal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25-inch mirror diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHighest useful magnification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e295x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLowest useful magnification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLimiting stellar magnitude\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRayleigh: 1.11 arcseconds; Dawes: 0.93 arcseconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight-gathering power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e329x compared with the human eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSecondary obstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50mm; 40% by diameter; 16% by area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptical-tube length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e355.6mm (14 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptical-tube diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptical-tube weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.08kg (6.8lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDovetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCG-5 dovetail bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMount, Power and Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerised altazimuth single-fork mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControl\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated Wi-Fi with Celestron SkyPortal app\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkyAlign, 3-Star Align and Solar System Align\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTracking rates\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSidereal, solar and lunar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum slew rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 degrees per second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAuxiliary ports\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo AUX ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower requirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEight AA batteries or 12V DC, minimum 1A, tip-positive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e863.6–1371.6mm (34–54 inches), including mount and tripod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMount-head weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3kg (5lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTripod weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3kg (5lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal kit weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.6kg (16.8lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSolar Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning: Never look directly at the Sun through this telescope without a suitable certified full-aperture solar filter securely fitted over the front of the telescope.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever use an eyepiece solar filter, never use a Herschel wedge with this telescope and never project an image of the Sun. Unfiltered sunlight can cause permanent eye injury and damage the telescope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the telescope supervised whenever children or anyone unfamiliar with safe solar-observing procedures are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official model-specific manual covers assembly, Wi-Fi connection, SkyPortal alignment, observing, smartphone imaging, maintenance and solar safety. It is supplied in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/celestron-site-support-files.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/support_files\/22204_Astro%20Fi%205_Telescope_Manual_5lang_4-25_F.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView \/ Download Astro Fi 5 Instruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55642350518648,"sku":"22204-CGL","price":599.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/01-celestron-astro-fi-5.jpg?v=1787852941","url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/celestron-astro-fi-5-wifi-telescope","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}