Celestron Astro Fi 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain WiFi Telescope with App Control and Tripod
Celestron Astro Fi 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain WiFi Telescope with App Control and Tripod
Celestron Astro Fi 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
The Celestron Astro Fi 5 inch is a WiFi telescope for families and beginners who want to tap a planet on their phone and watch the scope swing round to find it. This computerised alt-azimuth Schmidt-Cassegrain shows craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn and the Orion Nebula, controlled entirely through the SkyPortal app on your own phone.
Finding Targets Without the Frustration
Manual telescopes leave newcomers hunting for objects while the clear night slips away. The Astro Fi emits its own wireless connection to Celestron's SkyPortal app, replacing the traditional hand control for a fully wireless experience. SkyAlign technology needs you to centre just three bright objects in the eyepiece before the telescope calculates its position, then the single fork arm mount slews automatically to anything you select. A 125mm aperture and 1250mm focal length at f/10 gather enough light for Jupiter's Great Red Spot and the Hercules Globular Cluster, using StarBright XLT coated optics.
Observing Essentials
- Two eyepieces: 25mm for 50x and 10mm for 125x magnification, covering wide views and closer planetary detail.
- Lens cap smartphone adapter: holds your phone over the eyepiece to capture images and video of the Moon and planets.
- StarPointer red dot finderscope: helps you quickly centre an object in the eyepiece before switching to the app.
- Sky Tour: generates a list of the best celestial objects to view for your exact time and location.
WiFi Telescope Optical and Mount Data
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Celestron |
| Model | Astro Fi 5" |
| Optical design | Schmidt-Cassegrain |
| Aperture | 125mm |
| Focal length | 1250mm |
| Focal ratio | f/10 |
| Eyepieces | 25mm (50x), 10mm (125x) |
| Mount | Computerised alt-azimuth single fork arm |
| Optical coatings | Fully coated, StarBright XLT |
| Optical tube length | 355.6mm |
| Tripod | Adjustable, with accessory tray |
| Colour | Black |
| Dimensions | H 138 x W 91.4 x D 106.7 cm |
| Weight | 7.6 kg |
For Families Starting Out in Astronomy
Set it up on the patio in a few minutes, connect the app, and let the Sky Tour suggest what to look at tonight. Adjustable tripod legs suit adults and children taking turns at the eyepiece, and daytime views of birds and wildlife keep it busy between clear nights.
Ready for Clear Nights
The Celestron Astro Fi 5 inch WiFi telescope is in stock at Tech Accessories Store, with prompt UK arrival.
FAQs
Q: What can I actually see with it?
A: Celestron lists craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, the Great Red Spot on Jupiter, the Orion Nebula and the Hercules Globular Cluster among its targets. Never point it at the Sun without a proper solar filter.
Q: Do I need a hand controller to use it?
A: No. The Astro Fi creates its own WiFi connection to Celestron's SkyPortal app on your smartphone or tablet, which replaces the hand control. Tap an object in the app and the computerised mount slews to it automatically.
Q: How quickly will it reach me?
A: Tech Accessories Store packs your telescope promptly for prompt UK arrival, and a tracking link is emailed once it has left us, so you can plan your first evening under the stars.