{"title":"Celestron StarSense Explorer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron StarSense Explorer line, listed by aperture. Part of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/celestron-telescopes\"\u003eCelestron Telescopes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"celestron-starsense-explorer-dx-130az-smartphone-app-enabled-newtonian-reflector-telescope","title":"Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Smartphone App-enabled Newtonian Reflector Telescope","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan open=\"\" sans=\"\" arial=\"\" helvetica=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eCelestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eDock, Launch, Explore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eLeave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you’ll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After aligning your phone to the telescope’s optics (a quick, 2-minute procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you to move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eSmartphone Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eStarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a complete compatibility list, \u003ca style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; transition: color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.55, 0.085, 0.68, 0.53) 0s;\" href=\"https:\/\/starsenseexplorer.simcur.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003ePatent-Pending StarSense Sky Recognition Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eStarSense Explorer uses patent-pending technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly reorient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eWhile other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone’s gyros and accelerometers, which aren’t as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eHigh Quality Altazimuth Mount with Slow Motion Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eAn ultra-stable altazimuth mount provides a sturdy foundation for StarSense Explorer DX. Slip clutches and geared slow motion controls in both axes help you move the telescope smoothly and zero in your target. As celestial objects appear to drift across the night sky, you’ll be able to follow them with just a turn of the \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eknobs\u003c\/span\u003e. It’s all anchored by an adjustable, full-height tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eDazzling Views with High Quality Optics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eWith a large 130mm (5”) objective lens, this telescope has enough light gathering ability to bring out impressive detail in celestial objects. You can expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, its cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the trapezium in the Orion Nebula, and beautiful Pleaides Open Star Cluster. Highly reflective coatings on both the primary and secondary mirror enhance the views even more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003ePerfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eEven if you live in a light polluted city location, StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to be able to pick out Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most famous celestial objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eBut if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. With this 5” Newtonian and relatively dark skies, the Andromeda Galaxy, Hercules Open Star Cluster, and so many more are easily within your reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe entire telescope kit weighs just 18 pounds, so it’s perfectly portable and easy to bring on your next camping trip or to a remote observing site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eEverything You Need to Observe Immediately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eWhen you unbox your new StarSense Explorer DX, you’ll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px 7px; padding: 0px; list-style: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e130mm Newtonian reflector optical tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003eStarSense dock for your smartphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003eLow powered (25mm) and high powered (10mm) eyepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003eStarPointer red dot finderscope, perfect for using the telescope during the day or without the StarSense Explorer app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003eAltazimuth mount with slow motion controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003eFull-height tripod with an accessory tray to keep you organized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013574881391,"sku":"22461","price":694.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/22461_StarSense_Explorer_DX_130_01_570x3803x__63102.jpg?v=1766556707"},{"product_id":"celestron-starsense-explorer-dx-102az-smartphone-app-enabled-refractor-telescope","title":"Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ Smartphone App-enabled Refractor Telescope","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eCelestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eDock, Launch, Explore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eLeave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you’ll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After aligning your phone to the telescope’s optics (a quick, 2-minute procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you to move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eSmartphone Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eStarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a complete compatibility list, \u003ca style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; transition: color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.55, 0.085, 0.68, 0.53) 0s;\" href=\"https:\/\/starsenseexplorer.simcur.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003ePatent-Pending StarSense Sky Recognition Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eStarSense Explorer uses patent-pending technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly reorient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eWhile other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone’s gyros and accelerometers, which aren’t as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eHigh Quality Altazimuth Mount with Slow Motion Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eAn ultra-stable altazimuth mount provides a sturdy foundation for StarSense Explorer DX. Slip clutches and geared slow motion controls in both axes help you move the telescope smoothly and zero in your target. As celestial objects appear to drift across the night sky, you’ll be able to follow them with just a turn of the \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003eknobs\u003c\/span\u003e. It’s all anchored by an adjustable, full-height tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eDazzling Views with High Quality Optics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eWith a large 130mm (5”) objective lens, this telescope has enough light gathering ability to bring out impressive detail in celestial objects. You can expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, its cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the trapezium in the Orion Nebula, and beautiful Pleaides Open Star Cluster. Highly reflective coatings on both the primary and secondary mirror enhance the views even more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003ePerfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eEven if you live in a light polluted city location, StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to be able to pick out Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most famous celestial objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eBut if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. With this 5” Newtonian and relatively dark skies, the Andromeda Galaxy, Hercules Open Star Cluster, and so many more are easily within your reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eThe entire telescope kit weighs just 18 pounds, so it’s perfectly portable and easy to bring on your next camping trip or to a remote observing site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eEverything You Need to Observe Immediately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eWhen you unbox your new StarSense Explorer DX, you’ll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px 7px; padding: 0px; list-style: none; color: #333e48;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e102mm refractor optical tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003eStarSense dock for your smartphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003eLow powered (25mm) and high powered (10mm) eyepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003e90-degree erect image diagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003eStarPointer red dot finderscope, perfect for using the telescope during the day or without the StarSense Explorer app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003eAltazimuth mount with slow motion controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: inherit; position: relative; margin-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 15px;\"\u003eFull-height tripod with an accessory tray to keep you organized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013575045231,"sku":"22460","price":681.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/22460_StarSense_Explorer_DX_102_01_570x3803x__57519.jpg?v=1766556715"},{"product_id":"celestron-starsense-explorer-lt-114az-smartphone-app-enabled-newtonian-reflector-telescope","title":"Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ Smartphone App-enabled Newtonian Reflector Telescope","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eCelestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. The Celestron StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eDock, Launch, Explore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eLeave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With Celestron StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you’ll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After aligning your phone to the telescope’s optics (a quick, 2-minute procedure), Celestron StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you to move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eSmartphone Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eCelestron StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a complete compatibility list, \u003ca style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: #fd8204; transition: color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.55, 0.085, 0.68, 0.53) 0s;\" href=\"https:\/\/starsenseexplorer.simcur.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003ePatent-Pending StarSense Sky Recognition Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eCelestron StarSense Explorer uses patent-pending technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly reorient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eWhile other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone’s gyros and accelerometers, which aren’t as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eSturdy Altazimuth Mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eCelestron StarSense Explorer LT’s simple altazimuth mount makes it easy to move the telescope to find your target. An \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003ealtitude slow motion adjustment with a sliding rod \u003c\/span\u003ehelps you fine tune the telescope’s pointing position and follow targets as they appear to drift across the night sky. It’s all anchored by an adjustable, full-height tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eDazzling Views with High Quality Optics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eWith a large 114mm (4.5”) objective lens, this telescope has enough light gathering ability to bring out detail in celestial objects. You can expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, its cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the trapezium in the Orion Nebula, and beautiful Pleaides Open Star Cluster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003ePerfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eEven if you live in a light polluted city location, Celestron StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to be able to pick out Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most famous celestial objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eBut if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. With this 4.5” Newtonian and relatively dark skies, the Andromeda Galaxy, Hercules Open Star Cluster, and so many more are easily within your reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eThe entire telescope kit weighs just 10.4 pounds, so it’s perfectly portable and easy to bring on your next camping trip or to a remote observing site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eEverything You Need to Observe Immediately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eWhen you unbox your new Celestron StarSense Explorer LT, you’ll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333e48;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" arial=\"\" helvetica=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003e114mm Newtonian reflector optical tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333e48;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" arial=\"\" helvetica=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eStarSense dock for your smartphone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333e48;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" arial=\"\" helvetica=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eLow powered (25mm) and high powered (10mm) eyepiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333e48;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" arial=\"\" helvetica=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003e2x Barlow lens to double the power of each eyepiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333e48;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" arial=\"\" helvetica=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eStarPointer red dot finderscope, perfect for using the telescope during the day or without the StarSense Explorer app\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333e48;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" arial=\"\" helvetica=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eAltazimuth mount with slow motion control rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333e48;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" arial=\"\" helvetica=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eFull-height tripod with an accessory tray to keep you organized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013575667823,"sku":"22452","price":361.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/22452_StarSense_Explorer_LT_114_01_570x3803x__29696.jpg?v=1766556723"},{"product_id":"celestron-starsense-explorer-lt-80az-smartphone-app-enabled-refractor-telescope","title":"Celestron StarSense Explorer™ LT 80AZ Smartphone App-enabled Refractor Telescope","description":"\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eCelestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. Celestron StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eDock, Launch, Explore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eLeave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With Celestron StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you’ll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After aligning your phone to the telescope’s optics (a quick, 2-minute procedure), Celestron StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you to move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eSmartphone Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eCelestron StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a complete compatibility list, \u003ca style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: #fd8204; transition: color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.55, 0.085, 0.68, 0.53) 0s;\" href=\"https:\/\/starsenseexplorer.simcur.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003ePatent-Pending StarSense Sky Recognition Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eCelestron StarSense Explorer uses patent-pending technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly reorient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eWhile other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone’s gyros and accelerometers, which aren’t as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eSturdy Altazimuth Mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eCelestron StarSense Explorer LT’s simple altazimuth mount makes it easy to move the telescope to find your target. An \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\"\u003ealtitude slow motion adjustment with a sliding rod\u003c\/span\u003e helps you fine tune the telescope’s pointing position and follow targets as they appear to drift across the night sky. It’s all anchored by an adjustable, full-height tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eDazzling Views with High Quality Optics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eYou can expect sharp, bright views through this 80mm refractor. Fully coated glass optics provide increased light transmission, enhancing details in celestial objects. The telescope also includes a 90-degree erect image diagonal, so you can use it during the day to view birds, wildlife, landscapes, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003ePerfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eEven if you live in a light polluted city location, Celestron StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to be able to pick out Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most famous celestial objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eBut if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. The entire telescope kit weighs just 9.2 pounds, so it’s perfectly portable and easy to bring on your next camping trip or to a remote observing site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eEverything You Need to Observe Immediately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: #333e48;\"\u003eWhen you unbox your new Celestron StarSense Explorer LT, you’ll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333e48;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" arial=\"\" helvetica=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003e80mm refractor optical tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333e48;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" arial=\"\" helvetica=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eStarSense dock for your smartphone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333e48;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" arial=\"\" helvetica=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eLow powered (25mm) and high powered (10mm) eyepiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333e48;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" arial=\"\" helvetica=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003e2x Barlow lens to double the power of each eyepiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333e48;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" arial=\"\" helvetica=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003e90-degree erect image diagonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333e48;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" arial=\"\" helvetica=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eStarPointer red dot finderscope, perfect for using the telescope during the day or without the StarSense Explorer app\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333e48;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" arial=\"\" helvetica=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eAltazimuth mount with slow motion control rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333e48;\" open=\"\" sans=\"\" arial=\"\" helvetica=\"\" sans-serif=\"\" font-size:=\"\"\u003eFull-height tripod with an accessory tray to keep you organized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013575864431,"sku":"22451","price":347.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/22451_StarSense_Explorer_LT_80_01_570x3803x__42156.jpg?v=1766556730"},{"product_id":"celestron-starsense-explorer-10-smartphone-app-enabled-dobsonian-telescope","title":"Celestron StarSense Explorer 10\" Smartphone App-Enabled Dobsonian Telescope","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eUnleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003ePatented, award-winning StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate the telescope’s position in real-time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eA large 10” parabolic primary mirror with XLT coatings helps you make the most of StarSense technology. Locate faint, deep-sky objects in seconds and see them in more detail than ever before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eA sturdy, Dobsonian-style base with large diameter bearings and variable altitude tensioning 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eStarSense Explorer 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 see even more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eIncludes a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 2” Crayford focuser, the StarSense smartphone dock, a StarPointer™ red dot finderscope, an eyepiece rack, and a collimation tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eCelestron has reinvented the Dobsonian telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first Dobsonian that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real-time. This large-aperture Celestron StarSense Explorer is ideal for serious beginners, thanks to the app's user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It's like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. The large aperture will ensure that you won’t outgrow the telescope as you continue on in your astronomical adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eDock, Launch, Explore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eLeave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you'll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eAfter aligning your phone to the telescope's optics (a quick and easy procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear on-screen, guiding you as you move the telescope. When the object is ready to view in the eyepiece, the bullseye turns green. As you observe, listen to hundreds of audio descriptions and view detailed information about thousands of objects within the app’s robust database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eHigh-Quality Altazimuth Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eAn ultra-stable Dobsonian base provides a sturdy foundation for StarSense Explorer. It features large diameter altitude bearings with variable tensioning, Teflon azimuth bearings, and braces on the side panels for extra stability (unlike most 10” Dobsonian bases). The altitude bearings provide a smooth up-and-down motion while the integrated altitude \"brake\" system allows you to adjust the tension along the altitude axis for smoothest motion even with slight imbalances. The panning knob on the telescope tube provides an ergonomic grip so you can precisely point the telescope without introducing heat from your hands into the optical system. As celestial objects appear to drift across the night sky, you'll be able to easily follow them with minor adjustments to the telescope’s position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eDazzling Views with High-Quality Optics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eWith a large 10\" Newtonian reflector optical tube, this telescope has enough light-gathering ability to bring out impressive detail in celestial objects while remaining remarkably portable. You can expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter's four Galilean moons, its cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the gaseous glow of the Orion Nebula, dust lanes in the Lagoon Nebula, and our neighbor galaxy, Andromeda. Compared to the StarSense Explorer DX 130 AZ, the 10\" Dobsonian has 380+% more light gathering area, providing better views of faint objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eAll mirror surfaces are coated with our XLT optical coatings to visibly increase contrast and light throughput for brighter views. With XLT, you'll be able to discern subtle details while viewing the Moon and planets, as well as faint galaxies and nebulae. The mirrors are made of low-expansion optical glass, which helps ensure the best images under changing environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eThis telescope also comes with a high-quality 2” Crayford focuser. The Crayford design provides precise and smooth movements without focus shifting. It also includes a 2” to 1.25” adapter and a 2” extension tube, so you can use virtually any 1.25” or 2” telescope eyepiece with your StarSense Explorer Dobsonian. The focuser also features a thumbscrew so you can lock in the sharpest focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003ePerfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eEven if you live in a light-polluted city location, the Celestron StarSense Explorer 10” Dobsonian is advanced enough to easily pick out Jupiter, Saturn, open star clusters like the Pleiades, double stars like Alberio, the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, and more of the best and brightest celestial objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eBut if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. With this 10\" Dobsonian and relatively dark skies, hundreds of fascinating objects are well within your reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eTransporting your StarSense Explorer Dobsonian is easy thanks to the ergonomic carry handles located at the balance point of the tube and base. Dust covers are also included for the front of the tube and the focuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eSmartphone Compatibility                  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eCelestron StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up, and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a complete compatibility list, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/starsenseexplorer.simcur.com\/\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; transition: color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.55, 0.085, 0.68, 0.53) 0s;\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003ePatented StarSense Sky Recognition Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eStarSense Explorer uses patented technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly orient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eWhile other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone's gyros and accelerometers, which aren't as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eEnhance Your Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eKeep your phone charged all night while exploring with your StarSense Explorer by adding the PowerTank Glow 5000 to your must-have accessories (sold separately). This 2-in-1 accessory was made with the StarSense Explorer Dobs in mind, it has a red flashlight PLUS a USB power bank for charging mobile devices in the field. Connect the PowerTank Glow 5000 to the two posts at the front of the StarSense Explorer dock with the included bands so it is held in a convenient location for charging your smartphone while in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eTo achieve the sharpest views faster, we recommend pairing the StarSense Explorer 10” Dobsonian with the USB Cooling Fan for Dobsonian Telescopes (sold separately). The fan cools the primary mirror to the ambient outdoor temperature faster, leaving you more time to observe.  It mounts directly onto the rear cell of the Dobsonian and works with any USB power source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013754318959,"sku":"22471","price":1666.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/22471_StarSense_Explorer_10in_Dobsonian_01_570x3803x__74761.jpg?v=1766561918"},{"product_id":"celestron-starsense-explorer-8-smartphone-app-enabled-dobsonian-telescope","title":"Celestron StarSense Explorer 8\" Smartphone App-Enabled Dobsonian Telescope","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eUnleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003ePatented, award-winning StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate the telescope’s position in real-time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eA large 8” parabolic primary mirror with XLT coatings helps you make the most of StarSense technology. Locate faint, deep-sky objects in seconds and see them in more detail than ever before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eA sturdy, Dobsonian-style base with large diameter bearings and variable altitude tensioning 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eStarSense Explorer 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 see even more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eIncludes a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 2” Crayford focuser, the StarSense smartphone dock, a StarPointer™ red dot finderscope, an eyepiece rack, and a collimation tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eCelestron has reinvented the Dobsonian telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first Dobsonian that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real-time. This large-aperture Celestron StarSense Explorer is ideal for serious beginners, thanks to the app's user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It's like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. The large aperture will ensure that you won’t outgrow the telescope as you continue on in your astronomical adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eDock, Launch, Explore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eLeave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you'll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eAfter aligning your phone to the telescope's optics (a quick and easy procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear on-screen, guiding you as you move the telescope. When the object is ready to view in the eyepiece, the bullseye turns green. As you observe, listen to hundreds of audio descriptions and view detailed information about thousands of objects within the app’s robust database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eHigh-Quality Altazimuth Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eAn ultra-stable Dobsonian base provides a sturdy foundation for StarSense Explorer. It features large diameter altitude bearings with variable tensioning, Teflon azimuth bearings, and braces on the side panels for extra stability (unlike most 8” Dobsonian bases). The altitude bearings provide a smooth up-and-down motion while the integrated altitude \"brake\" system allows you to adjust the tension along the altitude axis for smoothest motion even with slight imbalances. The panning knob on the telescope tube provides an ergonomic grip so you can precisely point the telescope without introducing heat from your hands into the optical system. As celestial objects appear to drift across the night sky, you'll be able to easily follow them with minor adjustments to the telescope’s position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eDazzling Views with High-Quality Optics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eWith a large 8\" Newtonian reflector optical tube, this telescope has enough light-gathering ability to bring out impressive detail in celestial objects while remaining remarkably portable. You can expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter's four Galilean moons, its cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the gaseous glow of the Orion Nebula, dust lanes in the Lagoon Nebula, and our neighbor galaxy, Andromeda. Compared to the StarSense Explorer DX 130 AZ, the 8\" Dobsonian has 240+% more light gathering area, providing better views of faint objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eAll mirror surfaces are coated with our XLT optical coatings to visibly increase contrast and light throughput for brighter views. With XLT, you'll be able to discern subtle details while viewing the Moon and planets, as well as faint galaxies and nebulae. The mirrors are made of low-expansion optical glass, which helps ensure the best images under changing environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eThis telescope also comes with a high-quality 2” Crayford focuser. The Crayford design provides precise and smooth movements without focus shifting. It also includes a 2” to 1.25” adapter and a 2” extension tube, so you can use virtually any 1.25” or 2” telescope eyepiece with your StarSense Explorer Dobsonian. The focuser also features a thumbscrew so you can lock in the sharpest focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003ePerfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eEven if you live in a light-polluted city location, the Celestron StarSense Explorer 8” Dobsonian is advanced enough to easily pick out Jupiter, Saturn, open star clusters like the Pleiades, double stars like Alberio, the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, and more of the best and brightest celestial objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eBut if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. With this 8\" Dobsonian and relatively dark skies, hundreds of fascinating objects are well within your reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eTransporting your StarSense Explorer Dobsonian is easy thanks to the ergonomic carry handles located at the balance point of the tube and base. Dust covers are also included for the front of the tube and the focuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eSmartphone Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eCelestron StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up, and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a complete compatibility list, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/starsenseexplorer.simcur.com\/\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; transition: color 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.55, 0.085, 0.68, 0.53) 0s;\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003ePatented StarSense Sky Recognition Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eStarSense Explorer uses patented technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly orient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eWhile other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone's gyros and accelerometers, which aren't as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bolder;\"\u003eEnhance Your Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: \" open sans arial helvetica sans-serif font-size:\u003eKeep your phone charged all night while exploring with your StarSense Explorer by adding the PowerTank Glow 5000 to your must-have accessories (sold separately). This 2-in-1 accessory was made with the StarSense Explorer Dobs in mind, it has a red flashlight PLUS a USB power bank for charging mobile devices in the field. Connect the PowerTank Glow 5000 to the two posts at the front of the StarSense Explorer dock with the included bands so it is held in a convenient location for charging your smartphone while in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44013754450031,"sku":"22470","price":1221.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/22470_StarSense_Explorer_8in_Dobsonian_01_570x3803x__70343.jpg?v=1766561926"},{"product_id":"starsense-explorer-12-smartphone-app-enabled-dobsonian-telescope","title":"STARSENSE EXPLORER 12\" SMARTPHONE APP-ENABLED DOBSONIAN TELESCOPE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelestron has reinvented the Dobsonian telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first Dobsonian that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real-time. This large-aperture Celestron StarSense Explorer is ideal for serious beginners \u003c\/span\u003eand advanced observers alike\u003cspan\u003e, thanks to the app's user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It's like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. The large aperture will ensure that you won’t outgrow the telescope as you continue on in your astronomical adventures. \u003c\/span\u003eAdvanced observers will appreciate the ease of use and spectacular views the StarSense Explorer 12” Dobsonian provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDock, Launch, Explore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you'll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter aligning your phone to the telescope's optics (a quick and easy procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear on-screen, guiding you as you move the telescope. When the object is ready to view in the eyepiece, the bullseye turns green. As you observe, listen to hundreds of audio descriptions and view detailed information about thousands of objects within the app’s robust database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Quality Altazimuth Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ultra-stable Dobsonian base provides a sturdy foundation for StarSense Explorer. It features large diameter altitude bearings with variable tensioning, Teflon azimuth bearings, and braces on the side panels for extra stability (unlike many 12” Dobsonian bases). The altitude bearings provide a smooth up-and-down motion while the integrated altitude \"brake\" system allows you to adjust the tension along the altitude axis for smoothest motion even with slight imbalances. The panning knob on the telescope tube provides an ergonomic grip so you can precisely point the telescope without introducing heat from your hands into the optical system. As celestial objects appear to drift across the night sky, you'll be able to easily follow them with minor adjustments to the telescope’s position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDazzling Views with High-Quality Optics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a large 12\" Newtonian reflector optical tube, this telescope has enough light-gathering ability to bring out impressive detail in celestial objects. You can expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter's four Galilean moons, its cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the gaseous glow of the Orion Nebula, dust lanes in the Lagoon Nebula, and our neighbor galaxy, Andromeda. Compared to the other StarSense Explorer Dobsonian telescopes, the 12” Dobsonian has 2.25\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emore light gathering ability than the 8” and 2.25x more light gathering ability than the 10”, providing better views of faint objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll mirror surfaces are coated with our XLT optical coatings to visibly increase contrast and light throughput for brighter views. With XLT, you'll be able to discern subtle details while viewing the Moon and planets, as well as faint galaxies and nebulae. The mirrors are made of low-expansion optical glass, which helps ensure the best images under changing environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis telescope also comes with a high-quality 2” Crayford focuser. The Crayford design provides precise and smooth movements without focus shifting. It also includes a 2” to 1.25” adapter and a 2” extension tube, so you can use virtually any 1.25” or 2” telescope eyepiece with your StarSense Explorer Dobsonian. The focuser also features a thumbscrew so you can lock in the sharpest focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if you live in a light-polluted city location, the Celestron StarSense Explorer 12” Dobsonian is advanced enough to easily pick out Jupiter, Saturn, open star clusters like the Pleiades, double stars like Alberio, the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, and more of the best and brightest celestial objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. With this 12\" Dobsonian and relatively dark skies, hundreds of fascinating objects are well within your reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransporting your StarSense Explorer Dobsonian is easy thanks to the ergonomic carry handles located at the balance point of the tube and base. Dust covers are also included for the front of the tube and the focuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmartphone Compatibility                  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up, and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a complete compatibility list, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/starsenseexplorer.simcur.com\/\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatented StarSense Sky Recognition Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarSense Explorer uses patented technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly orient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone's gyros and accelerometers, which aren't as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhance Your Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your phone charged all night while exploring with your StarSense Explorer by adding the PowerTank Glow 5000 to your must-have accessories (sold separately). This 2-in-1 accessory was made with the StarSense Explorer Dobs in mind, it has a red flashlight PLUS a USB power bank for charging mobile devices in the field. Connect the PowerTank Glow 5000 to the two posts at the front of the StarSense Explorer dock with the included bands so it is held in a convenient location for charging your smartphone while in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve the sharpest views faster, we recommend pairing the StarSense Explorer 12” Dobsonian with the USB Cooling Fan for Dobsonian Telescopes (sold separately). The fan cools the primary mirror to the ambient outdoor temperature faster, leaving you more time to observe.  It mounts directly onto the rear cell of the Dobsonian and works with any USB power source.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44014024818799,"sku":"22472","price":2222.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/0049\/6239\/files\/22472_StarSense-Explorer-12inch-Dobsonian_01_570x3803x__94525.jpg?v=1766567760"},{"product_id":"starsense-explorer-dx-5-smartphone-app-enabled-schmidt-cassegrain-telescope","title":"STARSENSE EXPLORER DX 5\" SMARTPHONE APP-ENABLED SCHMIDT CASSEGRAIN TELESCOPE","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward-winning and patented StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarSense Explorer Powered by 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5” Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT coatings and enough light gathering ability to view all the best celestial objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 25mm 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. 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With this 114mm Dobsonian and relatively dark skies, hundreds of fascinating objects are well within your reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarSense Explorer Tabletop Dobsonian is lightweight and equipped with carry handles, making it easy to transport to your observing site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmartphone Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up, and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a complete compatibility list, click here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatented StarSense Sky Recognition Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarSense Explorer uses patented technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly orient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone's gyros and accelerometers, which aren't as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObserve Longer with the PowerTank Glow 5000:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your phone charged all night while exploring with your StarSense Explorer by adding the PowerTank Glow 5000 (sold separately). Our team engineered this 2-in-1 accessory with StarSense Explorer Dobonians in mind. It has a red flashlight PLUS a USB power bank for charging mobile devices in the field. 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Locate faint, deep-sky objects in seconds and see them in more detail than ever before.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sturdy tabletop Dobsonian-style base that 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarSense Explorer Powered by SkySafari™ app automatically generates a list of objects currently visible. View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city. 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arcseconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution Dawes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.77 arcseconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e723.9mm (28.5\") long x 190.5mm (7.5\") diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Tube Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 lbs (4.08 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOUNT INFO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAltazimuth Tabletop Dobsonian base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParticle 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Locate faint, deep-sky objects in seconds and see them in more detail than ever before.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sturdy, Dobsonian-style base with large diameter bearings and variable altitude tensioning 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarSense Explorer Powered by 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 see even more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 2” Crayford focuser, the StarSense smartphone dock, a StarPointer™ red dot finderscope, an eyepiece rack, and a collimation tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron has reinvented the Tabletop Dobsonian telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first Tabletop Dobsonian that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real-time. This 130mm aperture Celestron StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners, thanks to the app's user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It's like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDock, Launch, Explore:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you'll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter aligning your phone to the telescope's optics (a quick and easy procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear on-screen, guiding you as you move the telescope. When the object is ready to view in the eyepiece, the bullseye turns green. As you observe, listen to hundreds of audio descriptions and view detailed information about thousands of objects within the app’s robust database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Quality Altazimuth Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stable Tabletop Dobsonian base provides a sturdy foundation for StarSense Explorer. The tabletop base is compact, lightweight, and easy to transport, making it perfect for travel. The base’s low-profile makes accessing the eyepiece easier for some observers (especially children). You can also place the base on a stable platform, like a table or hood of a car to raise it to a comfortable viewing height. Consider adding the optional tripod for even more viewing options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeflon bearings provide smooth motion in both altitude and azimuth. The integrated altitude \"brake\" system allows you to adjust the tension along the altitude axis to ensure the smoothest motion even with slight imbalances. As celestial objects appear to drift across the night sky, you'll be able to follow them easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optical tube connects to the base via tube rings and a dovetail bar. It’s easy to adjust the tube’s position in the rings so the focuser is in the most ergonomic viewing position. The base features an eyepiece rack to keep your extra eyepiece(s) close at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDazzling Views with Excellent Optics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 130mm (5.1”) parabolic primary mirror, this telescope has enough light gathering ability to bring out detail in celestial objects. You can expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, its cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the trapezium in the Orion Nebula, and the beautiful Pleiades Open Star Cluster. You'll be able to discern subtle details while viewing the Moon and planets, as well as faint galaxies and nebulae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis telescope features a 1.25” rack-and-pinion focuser that accepts 1.25” eyepieces and dust covers for the front of the tube and the focuser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if you live in a light-polluted city location, the Celestron StarSense Explorer 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian is advanced enough to easily pick out Jupiter, Saturn, open star clusters like the Pleiades, double stars like Alberio, the Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy, and more of the best and brightest celestial objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. With this 130mm Dobsonian and relatively dark skies, hundreds of fascinating objects are well within your reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarSense Explorer Tabletop Dobsonian is lightweight and equipped with carry handles, making it easy to transport to your observing site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmartphone Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up, and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a completecompatibility list, click here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatented StarSense Sky Recognition Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarSense Explorer uses patented technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly orient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone's gyros and accelerometers, which aren't as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObserve Longer with the PowerTank Glow 5000:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your phone charged all night while exploring with your StarSense Explorer by adding the PowerTank Glow 5000 (sold separately). Our team engineered this 2-in-1 accessory with StarSense Explorer Dobs in mind. It has a red flashlight PLUS a USB power bank for charging mobile devices in the field. Two included bands attach the PowerTank Glow 5000 to the tabletop Dob base handle, an ideal location for charging your smartphone as you observe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product-specs-list\" class=\"table-open\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOPTICAL TUBE INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewtonian Reflector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAperture:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130mm (5.12\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e650mm (25.6\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Ratio:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ef\/5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm 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Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever leave your optic unsupervised. 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