Celestron Starsense Explorer DX 130 Reflector
Explore the cosmos like never before with the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130 Reflector, an innovative telescope designed to harness the power of your smartphone for an unparalleled stargazing experience,...
Explore the cosmos like never before with the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130 Reflector, an innovative telescope designed to harness the power of your smartphone for an unparalleled stargazing experience, perfect for both beginners and seasoned skywatchers.
Key Features:
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Smartphone-Driven Star Gazing: Utilizes Celestron's cutting-edge StarSense sky recognition technology, pairing with your smartphone to identify star patterns and precisely determine its real-time position in the night sky.
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Intuitive App-Based Navigation: The StarSense Explorer app, powered by SkySafari™, automatically compiles a list of currently visible celestial objects. Enjoy views ranging from planets and bright nebulae to galaxies and star clusters from any location, whether in urban settings or under darker skies.
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Effortless Manual Mount Control: Features a manual altazimuth mount equipped with smooth, dual-axis slow-motion controls. This setup simplifies tracking the desired celestial object, as indicated by the app's on-screen arrows. A green bullseye in the app signals when the object is centered and ready for eyepiece viewing.
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Powerful 130mm Newtonian Reflector: Boasts a 130mm (5”) Newtonian reflector with highly reflective coatings, offering ample light-gathering capability to reveal the best celestial sights in stunning detail.
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Complete Observation Kit: This comprehensive package includes a 25mm and 10mm eyepiece, the StarSense smartphone dock, a red dot finderscope for optional non-smartphone use, and a robust, full-height tripod.
The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130 Reflector revolutionizes the traditional stargazing experience, making celestial navigation more accessible and enjoyable. Just dock your smartphone, launch the app, and align it with the telescope optics to embark on your astronomical journey.
The 130mm aperture provides clear and bright views of Jupiter's moons, Saturn’s rings, the Orion Nebula, the Pleiades Star Cluster, and much more. The telescope's high-quality optics and coatings enhance light transmission, offering sharper and more detailed observations.
Whether observing from light-polluted urban environments or dark rural skies, the StarSense Explorer DX 130 Reflector brings the universe to your fingertips. Weighing just 18 pounds, the telescope is highly portable, making it an ideal companion for camping trips or remote stargazing adventures.
Compatible with a broad range of modern smartphones, the StarSense Explorer DX 130 Reflector uses patented technology to deliver a precise pointing experience unmatched by other astronomy apps. The stable altazimuth mount and adjustable full-height tripod provide a solid foundation for prolonged observing sessions, ensuring you have everything needed for a successful night of exploring the cosmos.
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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