Embark on a seamless astronomical journey with the Celestron StarSense Explorer 12" Dobsonian telescope, a revolutionary tool for both novice and experienced stargazers. This telescope leverages your smartphone's capabilities, coupled with Celestron's patented StarSense technology, to provide an intuitive and informative stargazing experience.

Key Features:

Smartphone-Powered Stargazing: Utilizes your smartphone and the award-winning StarSense sky recognition technology to analyze star patterns and accurately determine the telescope's real-time positioning.
12” Parabolic Primary Mirror: Equipped with XLT coatings, this large mirror enhances your experience by enabling the quick location and detailed observation of faint, deep-sky objects.
User-Friendly Dobsonian Base: Features large diameter bearings and variable altitude tensioning for smooth tracking of celestial objects. Simply follow the on-screen prompts, and when the target is in sight, the bullseye turns green, indicating readiness for eyepiece viewing.
Interactive StarSense Explorer App: Powered by SkySafari™, the app generates a list of currently visible celestial objects, allowing you to explore planets, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and more, regardless of your location.
Complete Accessory Kit: Includes a 32mm Plössl eyepiece, a 2” Crayford focuser with an extension tube and adapter, StarSense smartphone dock, StarPointer™ red dot finderscope, eyepiece rack, and collimation tool.

Celestron's StarSense Explorer 12" Dobsonian is an innovative blend of technology and traditional astronomy, offering an accessible and detailed exploration of the night sky. Its robust Dobsonian-style base and high-quality optics provide a stable and clear viewing platform, suitable for a wide range of celestial observations.

Whether you're in a bustling city or at a remote dark sky site, this telescope is designed to enhance your astronomical experience. Its large aperture and advanced features ensure that you won't quickly outgrow the telescope as you delve deeper into the cosmos. The included smartphone compatibility and StarSense technology make navigating the night sky simpler and more enjoyable, making this telescope a valuable addition to any astronomer's collection.

Specifications

OPTICAL TUBE INFO:
Optical Design:	Newtonian Reflector
Aperture:	305mm (12")
Focal Length:	1500mm (59")
Focal Ratio:	f/4.9
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1:	32mm (1.26")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1:	47x
Highest Useful Magnification:	720x
Lowest Useful Magnification:	43x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude:	14.9
Light Gathering Power:	1895x as compared to the human eye
Optical Coatings:	XLT reflective coatings with silicon dioxide and tantalum pentoxide protective overcoatings for primary and secondary mirrors
Mirror Material:	Pyrex equivalent for primary and secondary mirrors
Primary Mirror Thickness:	37mm (1.45") (approx. 1:8 thickness ratio)
Secondary Mirror Thickness:	11mm (0.43")
Minor Axis of Secondary Mirror:	70mm (2.75")
Tube Material:	Steel
Focuser:	2" Crayford focuser, includes 2" extension tube and 2"-to-1.25" adapter
Finderscope:	StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope
Resolution Rayleigh:	0.45 arcseconds
Resolution Dawes:	0.38 arcseconds
Optical Tube Dimensions:	1422.4mm (56") long x 355.6mm (14" diameter)
Optical Tube Weight:	49.8 lbs (22.58 kg)
MOUNT INFO:
Mount Type:	Altazimuth Dobsonian base
Base Material:	Particle board with melamine surfaces and edge trim, CARB compliant
Base Dimensions:	635mm x 635mm x 736.6mm (25" x 25" x 29")
Base Weight:	33.8 lbs (15.33 kg)
Slew Speeds:	Manual
Software:	Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and StarSense Explorer App
Total Telescope Kit Weight:	83.6 lbs (37.92 kg)
Included Items:	Optical tube Dobsonian Base 32mm eyepiece 2" Crayford focuser StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope StarSense Explorer dock StarSense Explorer unlock code Eyepiece rack Collimation cap Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software
Solar Warning	Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. Never 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. Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.
California Residents	WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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