Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 6 SCT Telescope

Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 6 SCT Telescope Description

The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 6 SCT Telescope redefines manual stargazing by integrating cutting-edge smartphone technology to enhance your astronomical experience. Designed especially for beginners and families, this telescope is user-friendly and makes celestial exploration as easy as point-and-shoot. Imagine effortlessly locating planets, stars, and nebulae right from your backyard—the StarSense Explorer makes this dream a reality.

With the patented StarSense technology, your smartphone becomes a powerful tool that analyzes the night sky and accurately calculates the telescope's position in real time. Say goodbye to complicated star charts and frustrating navigation. Simply dock your smartphone in the dedicated StarSense dock, launch the app, and within minutes, you’ll be guided to visible celestial objects with ease. The intuitive interface includes tutorials that transform you into an amateur astronomer in no time.

Equipped with a robust 6-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube, this telescope offers exceptional light-gathering capabilities for sharp, bright views of celestial wonders like Jupiter's moons and the rings of Saturn. The StarBright XLT coatings enhance contrast and light transmission, allowing you to see fine details in both deep-sky objects and planetary views. Whether you're in a light-polluted urban area or a dark-sky site, the StarSense Explorer will provide you with breathtaking views, making it perfect for both settings.

The stable, manual altazimuth mount features slow-motion controls that allow you to smoothly track celestial objects as they drift across the sky. With the accompanying 40mm and 10mm eyepieces, you'll have a range of magnifications to choose from, making this telescope versatile for both beginners and seasoned observers alike. The lightweight and portable design ensures that you can take your telescope on any adventure, whether it's a family outing or a spontaneous stargazing night.

Features

• Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.
• Award-winning and patented StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time.
• StarSense Explorer powered by the SkySafari™ app automatically generates a list of objects currently visible. View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city. Or take your telescope to darker skies to view faint, deep-sky objects.
• Manual altazimuth mount with smooth, dual-axis slow-motion controls makes it easy to follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target. When the bullseye turns green, it’s ready to view in the telescope’s eyepiece.
• 6” Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT coatings and enough light-gathering ability to view all the best celestial objects.
• Includes 40mm and 10mm eyepieces, StarSense smartphone dock, a red dot finderscope (in case you want to use the telescope without your phone), an erect image diagonal, and a sturdy, full-height tripod.

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