Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 127 AZ

The new Celestron StarSense Explorer telescope series represents a new way of observing the night sky. A true revolution that has finally become part of the Celestron product catalog. Until today, our catalog consisted only of two broad categories of altazimuth instruments: manual and NexStar+ computerized.

With the new StarSense Explorer series, we have reinvented the way amateur astronomy is practiced. Forget complicated star maps, imprecise planetarium apps, and expensive computerized mounts. With Celestron StarSense Explorer telescopes, locating celestial objects has never been so simple and fast. Place your smartphone in the dedicated dock on the mount and launch the StarSense Explorer app. Once you have aligned your smartphone with the telescope's optics—a process that only takes a couple of minutes—you will have all the wonders of the night sky ready to be targeted. Once you have selected the desired object from those proposed and visible, simply follow the on-screen instructions on your smartphone, moving the telescope until you center the celestial object, whether it is the Moon, a planet, a galaxy, or a nebula.

The StarSense Explorer app allows you to select the object to point at from the list of visible ones. It will then show you the direction to move in to track it down, zooming in further and further until you are on target. Now you just need to observe it through the telescope's eyepiece. Unlike all systems on the market to date, including astronomy apps, the patented StarSense Explorer system AUTOMATICALLY RECOGNIZES THE TELESCOPE'S EXACT POSITION IN THE SKY by using the brightest stars. How does object pointing work? Choose the object you want to observe from the list proposed by the StarSense Explorer app. The StarSense Explorer app will show you in which direction to start moving the telescope manually. Move the telescope following the indications as shown in the app. Object centered. You can start observing. Celestron StarSense Explorer is compatible with most smartphones on the market. Discover the complete list of compatible iOS and Android smartphones here. Simply follow the instructions on your smartphone screen for exciting views of the most beautiful celestial objects in the night sky.

Even from city skies, thanks to the telescope's generous diameter, you will have many of the most beautiful celestial objects in the night sky available for observation, including, in addition to the planets and the Moon, the Andromeda Galaxy, the Orion Nebula, and many of the star clusters visible from Earth. The equipment included with the instrument, in addition to the mount and adjustable tripod with an accessory tray, also includes the optical tube, two eyepieces, a red dot finder, and an erect image diagonal.

FEATURES:

Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector

Aperture: 127mm

Focal Length: 1000mm

Focal Ratio: f/7.87

Eyepiece 1: 25mm Magnification Eyepiece 1: 40x Eyepiece 2: 10mm

Magnification Eyepiece 2: 100x Finder: StarPointer™ Red Dot

Diagonal: Not Compatible

Limiting Magnitude: 13 Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.10 arcseconds Resolution (Dawes): 0.91 arcseconds

Tube Weight: 3.44kg

Dovetail Bar: CG5 Vixen Type

Mount Type: Manual Altazimuth

Tripod Weight: 1.72 kg

Slow Motion Controls: Manual altitude only

GPS: Smartphone GPS App

Alignment: StarSense Explorer app

Additional Software: StarSense Explorer app | SkyPortal app | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition

Total Weight: 5.17 kg

Included: Telescope, Tripod, Mount, 25mm & 10mm eyepieces, finder, accessory tray, 2X Barlow

Key Features

Celestron quality for a reliable and satisfying observation experience.

• Type: Non-Motorized
• Diameter (mm): 127
• Focal Ratio: f/7.87
• Motorization: Non-Motorized

Main Technical Specifications