Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ

Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Description

The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ redefines the way both beginners and seasoned stargazers experience the night sky. With its innovative use of smartphone technology, this telescope allows users to easily locate celestial objects, making it a perfect choice for families and anyone new to astronomy. Imagine effortlessly spotting Jupiter’s moons or the rings of Saturn, all from the comfort of your backyard.

Setting up the StarSense Explorer DX is quick and straightforward. Forget about complicated star charts and confusing computerized mounts. Simply dock your smartphone into the StarSense dock, launch the StarSense Explorer app, and within minutes, you’ll be navigating the cosmos with confidence. The app offers a user-friendly interface complete with detailed tutorials, ensuring you’ll feel like a pro in no time.

What’s even more exciting is the patented StarSense Sky Recognition Technology. This feature uses your smartphone to accurately determine where the telescope is pointed in the night sky, providing real-time guidance as you explore. With a quick two-minute alignment process, the app generates a list of celestial objects currently visible, displaying arrows that guide you toward your next great discovery. When you’re ready to view the object through the eyepiece, the bullseye indicator turns green, signaling that it’s in sight.

Equipped with a large 130mm (5”) Newtonian reflector optical tube, the StarSense Explorer delivers stunning views of celestial wonders. The telescope’s light-gathering capability ensures that even in urban environments, you can observe planets, star clusters, and brighter nebulae. Take it to a darker location, and you’ll unlock the beauty of fainter deep-sky objects like the Andromeda Galaxy.

Portability is another highlight of the StarSense Explorer DX. Weighing just 18 pounds (8.16 kg), you can easily transport it for camping trips or remote observing sessions. Plus, the stable altazimuth mount features smooth, dual-axis slow-motion controls, allowing you to track celestial objects effortlessly as they drift across the sky. With this telescope, you’re equipped to embark on your astronomical adventures with ease.

Features

• Unleash the power of your smartphone for a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.
• Award-winning StarSense sky recognition technology utilizes your smartphone to analyze star patterns and calculate their position in real time.
• SkySafari™ app generates a list of visible celestial objects, making it easy to explore planets and deep-sky phenomena.
• Manual altazimuth mount with smooth, dual-axis slow-motion controls for precise tracking of celestial objects.
• High-quality 130mm (5”) Newtonian reflector with highly reflective coatings for brighter views.
• Includes 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, a StarSense smartphone dock, and a sturdy, full-height tripod.

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