On Sale Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Reflector Telescope
The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Reflector Telescope is so easy to use - it features revolutionary StarSense Explorer technology which utilises your smartphone's GPS and camera technology to determine celestial positions relative to you.
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| No telescope or astronomy knowledge required. The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Reflector Telescope features revolutionary StarSense Explorer technology which utilises your smartphone's GPS and camera technology to determine celestial positions relative to you. It's super simple - set up your telescope, load the StarSense Explorer app, select the object you want to find, follow the arrows using your telescope and center it in the viewfinder! |  |
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With a simple user-friendly design, this innovative technology cuts all the frustrations of manually learning the skies, scouring through star maps, and spending $100s on computerised technology. This is a true beginners telescope for hassle-free viewing. This special design operates similar to facial recognition technology, instead looking for similiarities and patterns in star clusters or 'star mapping'. In a nut shell, it's brilliant, easy to use and ahead of its time!
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The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Reflector Telescope is a 130mm newtonian reflector telescope with parabolic mirror for bright and clear views of most bright celestial objects.
The new Celestron StarSense Explorer App is available for download from Google Play Store or Apple Store and compatible with most smartphone devices (Android 7.1.2 and higher, and iPhone 6 and newer).
Specifications
- 130mm aperture
- 650mm focal length
- Focal ratio of F/5
- Highest useful magnification of 307x
- Lowest useful magnification of 19x
- Built on Red Dot Finderscope (StarPointer)
- Alt-Azimuth mount
- Optical tube dimensions: 635mm x 165mm
- Aluminium tripod with max height of 1244.6mm
- Total weight of 8.61kg
About Celestron
Celestron was founded by Tom Johnson whose first telescope design was a simple 6-inch reflector, built for his young son. He gradually progressed to making larger scopes in more sophisticated designs. Today, the Celestron company is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing optical equipment including telescopes (computerised and non-computerised), binoculars, spotting scopes and its accompanying accessories. Celestron's legacy spans 50 years, and has grown to enjoy recognition from amateurs to serious astronomers globally. The company seeks to remain innovative by growing its product offerings, while supporting science education around the world.
Product Code: CLS-22461
| Product Flag | New |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture | 130mm |
| Focal Length | 650mm |
| Focal Ratio | 5.0 |
| Highest Magnification | 307x |
| Faintest Stellar Magnitude | 13.1 |
| Mount Type | Alt-Azimuth StarSense Explorer |
| Eyepiece 1 | Super 25mm |
| Eyepiece 2 | Super 10mm |
| Finderscope Make | StarPointer Red Dot |
| Tube Length | 635mm x 165mm |
| Electronic Hand Control | No |
| Motor Drive | No |
| Warranty Information | 2 Years |
| Item | Qty |
| Optical tube | 1 |
| Mount and tripod (preassembled) | 1 |
| 40mm and 10mm Eyepieces | 1 |
| StarPointer finderscope | 1 |
| Accessory tray | 1 |
| StarSense Explorer phone dock | 1 |
