Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Newtonian Reflector Telescope

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About This Product

  • Award-winning and patented StarSense sky recognition technology
  • StarSense Explorer app automatically generates a list of objects currently visible.
  • Manual altazimuth mount with smooth, dual-axis slow-motion controls makes it easy to follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target. When the bullseye turns green, it’s ready to view in the telescope’s eyepiece.
  • 130 mm (5″) Newtonian reflector with highly reflective coatings and enough light gathering ability to view all the best celestial objects.
  • Includes 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, StarSense smartphone dock, are d dot finderscope (in case you want to use the telescope without your phone), and a sturdy, full-height tripod
  • Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.
  • Award-winning and patented StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time.
  • StarSense Explorer app automatically generates a list of objects currently visible. View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city. Or take your telescope to darker skies to view faint, deep sky objects.
  • Manual altazimuth mount with smooth, dual-axis slow-motion controls makes it easy to follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target. When the bullseye turns green, it’s ready to view in the telescope’s eyepiece.
  • 130mm (5”) Newtonian reflector with highly reflective coatings and enough light gathering ability to view all the best celestial objects.
  • Includes 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, StarSense smartphone dock, a red dot finderscope (in case you want to use the telescope without your phone), and a sturdy, full-height tripod.

 

Information

Optical DesignNewtonian Reflector
Aperture130mm (5.11″)
Focal Length650mm (25.59″))
Focal Ratiof/5
Focal Length of Eyepiece 125mm (0.98″)
Magnification of Eyepiece 126x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 210mm (0.39″)
Magnification of Eyepiece 265x
Barlow LensNot Included
FinderscopeStarPointer™ red dot finderscope
Optical TubeSteel
Highest Useful Magnification307x
Lowest Useful Magnification19x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude13.1
Resolution (Rayleigh)1.07 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes).89 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye)345x
Secondary Mirror Obstruction45mm (1.73″)
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter34%
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area11%
Optical CoatingsGlass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO₂
Optical Tube Length635mm (25″)
Optical Tube Diameter165mm (6.49″)
Optical Tube Weight8.8 lbs (3.99 kg)
DovetailCG-5 Dovetail Bar
GPSUses phone’s GPS
Power RequirementsNone (Recommend PowerTank Glow to keep phone charged while using App)
Alignment ProceduresUse StarSense Explorer App
SoftwareStarSense Explorer App, SkyPortal App, and Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software
Total Kit Weight18 lbs (8.16 kg)
Included ItemsOptical tube
Mount and tripod (preassembled)
25mm and 10mm eyepieces
StarPointer finderscope
Accessory tray
StarSense Explorer phone dock
Solar Warning
  • Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with this optic. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
  • Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.
  • Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.

 

MOUNT INFO

Mount TypeManual Alt-Azimuth
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod)Aluminum, 1244.6mm (49″) max height
Tripod Leg DiameterN/A
Accessory TrayYes
Tripod Weight9.2 lbs (4.17 kg)
Slew SpeedsManual
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