Celestron StarSense Explorer 150mm Tabletop Dobsonian Silver/Black
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Celestron StarSense Explorer 150mm Tabletop Dobsonian Silver/Black, Celestron StarSense Explorer 150mm Tabletop Dobsonian Silver/Black. This Celestron StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app's user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It's like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. Dock Launch Explore Leave complicated star charts imprecise planetarium apps and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer locating objects has never been easier faster or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope you'll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After aligning your phone to the telescope's optics (a quick and easy procedure) StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear on-screen guiding you as you move the telescope. When the object is ready to view in the eyepiece the bullseye turns green. As you observe listen to hundreds of audio descriptions and view detailed information about thousands of objects within the apps robust database. High-Quality Altazimuth Base The stable Tabletop Dobsonian base provides a sturdy foundation for StarSense Explorer. The tabletop base is compact lightweight and easy to transport making it perfect for travel. The bases low profile makes accessing the eyepiece easier for some observers (especially children). You can also place the base on a stable platform like a table or hood of a car to raise it to a comfortable viewing height. Consider adding the optional tripod for even more viewing options. Teflon bearings provide smooth motion in both altitude and azimuth. The integrated altitude "brake" system allows you to adjust the tension along the altitude axis to ensure the smoothest motion even with slight imbalances. As celestial objects appear to drift across the night sky you'll be able to follow them easily. The optical tube connects to the base via a tube cradle. Its easy to adjust the tubes position in the cradle so the focuser is in the most ergonomic viewing position. The base features an eyepiece rack to keep your extra eyepiece(s) close at hand. Dazzling Views with Excellent Optics With a 114mm (4.5) parabolic primary mirror this telescope has enough light-gathering ability to bring out detail in celestial objects. You can expect sharp bright views of Jupiters four Galilean moons its cloud bands and Great Red Spot the rings of Saturn the trapezium in the Orion Nebula and the beautiful Pleiades Open Star Cluster. You'll be able to discern subtle details while viewing the Moon and planets as well as galaxies and nebulae. This telescope features a 1.25 rack-and-pinion focuser that accepts 1.25 eyepieces and dust covers for the front of the tube and the focuser. Perfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites Even if you live in a light-polluted city location the Celestron StarSense Explorer 114mm Tabletop Dobsonian is advanced enough to easily pick out Jupiter Saturn open star clusters like the Pleiades double stars like Alberio the Orion Nebula Andromeda Galaxy and more of the best and brightest celestial objects. But if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location more objects will become visible. With this 114mm Dobsonian and relatively dark skies hundreds of fascinating objects are well within your reach. The StarSense Explorer Tabletop Dobsonian is lightweight and equipped with carry handles making it easy to transport to your observing site. Smartphone Compatibility Celestron StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones including iPhone 6 and up and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a complete compatibility list click here. Patented StarSense Sky Recognition Technology StarSense Explorer uses patented technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA) like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly orient themselves helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database. While other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects they rely exclusively on the phone's gyros and accelerometers which aren't as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece. Observe Longer with the PowerTank Glow 5000 Keep your phone charged all night while exploring with your StarSense Explorer by adding the PowerTank Glow 5000 (sold separately). Our team engineered this 2-in-1 accessory with StarSense Explorer Dobonians in mind. It has a red flashlight PLUS a USB power bank for charging mobile devices in the field. Two included bands attach the PowerTank Glow 5000 to the tabletop Dob base handle an ideal location for charging your smartphone as you observe. Specifications for Celestron StarSense Explorer Tabletop Dobsonian: Manufacturer: Celestron Color: Silver/Black Finderscope: StarPointer Features