Discover the universe like never before with the Celestron StarSense Explorer 8" Dobsonian, a revolutionary telescope that harnesses the power of your smartphone for an unparalleled stargazing experience, no prior telescope knowledge needed.

Key Features:

• Smartphone-Enabled Star Gazing: Utilizes Celestron's patented, award-winning StarSense sky recognition technology in conjunction with your smartphone to effortlessly map the night sky in real time.

• Powerful Optics: Features a substantial 8” parabolic primary mirror with XLT coatings, enhancing your ability to locate and observe faint, deep-sky objects with exceptional clarity.

• User-Friendly App Integration: The StarSense Explorer is powered by the intuitive SkySafari™ app, which automatically identifies and lists currently visible celestial objects for observation.

• Robust Dobsonian Mount: Comes with a sturdy Dobsonian-style base, designed with large diameter bearings and adjustable tension, making celestial tracking smooth and simple.

• Comprehensive Telescope Kit: Includes a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 2” Crayford focuser with adapter and extension tube, the StarSense smartphone dock, StarPointer™ red dot finderscope, eyepiece rack, and a collimation tool.

Celestron's StarSense Explorer 8" Dobsonian is a breakthrough in telescope design, perfect for serious beginners eager to explore the night sky. The setup process is quick and straightforward, allowing you to navigate the cosmos with confidence in mere minutes. Simply dock your smartphone, launch the app, and let the adventure begin.

With its substantial 8" aperture, this Dobsonian telescope provides significant light-gathering capabilities, offering stunning views of celestial wonders like Jupiter's moons, Saturn's rings, the Orion Nebula, and distant galaxies. The quality of the optics, complemented by the XLT coatings, ensures bright, high-contrast images, revealing subtle details in your celestial observations.

Designed for urban and dark sky environments, the Celestron StarSense Explorer 8" Dobsonian is versatile enough to reveal the wonders of the universe, wherever you are. The thoughtful design includes ergonomic carry handles for easy transportation and dust covers to protect your equipment.

Compatible with most modern smartphones, this telescope integrates cutting-edge technology with ease of use, making it a must-have tool for anyone passionate about astronomy. Experience the night sky in a whole new way with the Celestron StarSense Explorer 8" Dobsonian.

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