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Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 8" Dobsonian
The surprisingly portable, smartphone compatible Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 8" Dobsonian Telescope takes you on a guided tour through the night sky. With high-quality, XLT coated, low-expansion optical glass, expect excellence through your eyepiece.
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The Perfect Dobsonian Telescope for Serious Beginner Astronomers.
Featuring Celestron's patented StarSense sky recognition technology, learn your way through the night sky with this large aperture, Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 8" Dobsonian Telescope. Optics Central also offers the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 10" Dobsonian.
With a sturdy and secure Alt-Azimuth Base, this 8 inch Dobsonian provides an easy-to-use, beginner friendly platform to observe and learn the night sky. The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 8" Dobsonian Telescope is backed by a Two Year Manufacturer Warranty.
Incredible Sights with a Dobsonian.
The 8" parabolic primary mirror and all other mirror surfaces are coated with XLT optical coatings for visibly improved contrast and brighter views, meaning you'll be able to observe the Moon and planets, as well as fainter galaxies and nebulae.
The mirrors of the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 8" Dobsonian are constructed with low-expansion optical glass, providing incredible sights even under changing environmental conditions.
Surprisingly Versatile.
With ergonomic carry handles, the StarSense Explorer Dobsonian is surprisingly portable, weighing in at 9.34kg for the Optical Tube and 10.3kg for the Base.
Featuring Celestron StarSense Sky Recognition Technology.
Comfortably find your way around the sky using your smartphone with Celestron StarSense Explorer, featuring an incredibly accurate Lost In Space Algorithm (LISA). LISA is used to determine exactly where you point your telescope in the night sky. The StarSense Explorer App also creates a list of astronomical objects currently visible with your telescope. Click here to learn more.
Features
- 203mm (8") aperture
- 1200mm focal length (47.24") (F/5.9)
- 2" Crayford Focuser with 1.25" Adapter
- Includes StarPointed Red Dot Finder and 25mm eyepiece
Recommended Accessories
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Celestron Moon Filter 1.25-inch | Improve the contrast and detail of the Moon's surface and craters with the Celestron Moon Filter. Fits all 1.25" focusers. |  |
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Celestron NeXYZ Smartphone Adapter | With the Celestron NeXYZ Smartphone Adapter, you can take images or videos through your telescope eyepiece using your smartphone. This is a great way to get started in astrophotography. | |
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Celestron Omni 2x Barlow Lens | Double the magnification of your telescope with a barlow lens. Highly recommended if you are interested in viewing the planets. Don't go without it! | |
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saxon Optical Lens Cleaning Kit | Keep your binoculars and lenses in top shape by keeping it free from dust and degree and cleaned regularly! | |
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 their 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: 22470
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
|---|---|
| Aperture | 203mm (8") |
| Focal Length | 1200mm (47.24") |
| Focal Ratio | f/5.9 |
| Highest Magnification | 480x |
| Faintest Stellar Magnitude | 14.2 |
| Mount Type | Dobsonian mount |
| Eyepiece 1 | Plossl 25mm |
| Finderscope Make | Celestron StarPointer™ Red-Dot Finderscope |
| Electronic Hand Control | No |
| Motor Drive | No |
| Warranty Information | 2 Year Manufacturer Warranty |
| Additional Specifications of Product | Base Weight: 10.3kg; Tube Weight: 9.34kg; Tube Dimensions: 1117.6mm x 241.3mm |
- 1x Optical Tube
- 1x Dobsonian Base
- 1x 25mm Plössl Eyepiece
- 1x 2" Crayford Focuser
- 1x StarPointer™ Red-Dot Finderscope
- 1x StarSense Explorer Dock
- 1x StarSense Explorer Unlock Code
- 1x Eyepiece Rack
- 1x Collimation Cap
- 1x Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software
Is my smartphone compatible with the Celestron StarSense Explorer App?
For a list of compatible smartphones, click here.
How is the Celestron StarSense Explorer App different from the Celestron SkyPortal App?
The StarSense Explorer App requires a telescope with an unlock code to work and is designed to be paired specifically with StarSense telescopes.
The SkyPortal App is designed for general use, for observers of all skill levels, regardless of whether they have a telescope.
Why do objects in the sky appear to drift out of my field of view over time?
This occurs due to the Earth's rotation. To compensate, you'll need to move your telescope occasionally to follow the object as it moves across the sky.
Can I use StarSense Explorer to find my way through the sky during the day?
No, the sky during the day is too bright to view and locate astronomical objects.
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