Celestron StarSense Explorer 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian
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...
Description
Specifications
OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
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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 |
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Celestron StarSense Explorer 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian
$449.95