Celestron StarSense Explorer 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian

$449.95

  Introducing the Celestron StarSense Explorer 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian – a revolutionary telescope that harnesses the power of your smartphone, making celestial navigation simple and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of their...

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Description

 

Introducing the Celestron StarSense Explorer 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian – a revolutionary telescope that harnesses the power of your smartphone, making celestial navigation simple and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of their experience level. This innovative telescope utilizes Celestron's award-winning StarSense sky recognition technology, enabling real-time astronomical exploration with unparalleled ease.

Key Highlights:

  • Smartphone-Driven Astronomy: Employs your smartphone alongside Celestron's StarSense technology to analyze star patterns and accurately pinpoint the telescope's position in the night sky.

  • User-Friendly App: The StarSense Explorer app, powered by SkySafari™, automatically curates a list of visible celestial objects. This includes planets, galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae, accessible even from urban locations, or venture to darker skies for a deeper celestial view.

  • Smooth Manual Altazimuth Mount: Features dual-axis slow-motion controls for precise tracking of your target. The app guides you with on-screen arrows, and when the target is aligned, a green bullseye confirms readiness for eyepiece viewing.

  • 130mm Newtonian Reflector Optics: The telescope boasts a substantial 130mm aperture with high-reflective coatings, ensuring clear and detailed views of the cosmos' most intriguing objects.

  • Complete Observing Package: Comes with 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, a StarSense smartphone dock, a backup red dot finderscope for phone-free use, and a robust, full-height tripod.

Celestron's StarSense Explorer 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian is the epitome of modern amateur astronomy. It seamlessly blends technology and traditional stargazing to offer an intuitive, educational, and engaging experience. This telescope is not only ideal for beginners, thanks to its easy-to-use interface and comprehensive tutorials, but also provides seasoned astronomers with a convenient, quick-setup option for spontaneous sky watching sessions.

Whether you're in a bustling city or under the tranquil dark skies, the StarSense Explorer 130mm provides a gateway to the stars. Its lightweight design, coupled with its detailed and crisp optics, ensures that every night spent under the stars is a memorable one. This telescope comes ready to use out of the box, making it a perfect choice for anyone eager to explore the universe.



Specifications

OPTICAL TUBE INFO:
Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
Aperture: 130mm (5.11")
Focal Length: 650mm (25.59")
Focal Ratio: f/5
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 25mm (0.98")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 26x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 10mm (0.39")
Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 65x
Barlow Lens: Not Included
Finderscope: StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
Optical Tube: Steel
Highest Useful Magnification: 307x
Lowest Useful Magnification: 19x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.1
Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.07 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes): .89 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 345x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 45mm (1.73")
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 34%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 11%
Optical Coatings: Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO₂
Optical Tube Length: 635mm (25")
Optical Tube Diameter: 165mm (6.49")
Optical Tube Weight: 8.8 lbs (3.99 kg)
Dovetail: CG-5 Dovetail Bar
MOUNT INFO:
Mount Type: Manual Alt-Azimuth
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): Aluminum, 1244.6mm (49") max height
Tripod Leg Diameter: N/A
Accessory Tray: Yes
Tripod Weight: 9.2 lbs (4.17 kg)
Slew Speeds: Manual
GPS: Uses phone's GPS
Dovetail Compatibility: CG-5 Dovetail bar
Power Requirements: None (Recommend PowerTank Glow to keep phone charged while using App)
Alignment Procedures: Use StarSense Explorer App
Software: StarSense Explorer App, SkyPortal App, and Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software
Total Kit Weight: 18 lbs (8.16 kg)
Included Items: Optical tube
Mount and tripod (preassembled)
25mm and 10mm eyepieces
StarPointer finderscope
Accessory tray
StarSense Explorer phone dock
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.
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