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2024-11-09T09:21:37
1- The telescope is great. For that reason, it deserves a 5-star review; 2- I have only one "not perfect" comment to make about this telescope; 3- In my opinion, the best component of this telescope is that starsense app! 4- However, the starsense app has one very simple flaw. When I try to find objects that are very high on the sky, the starsense app makes me go in circles in an effort to follow the arrows. Of course, you can get close to the object you are trying to find, but it just does not create the beautiful green "bulls-eye" it creates when you actually find the object you are looking for. 5- Still..., this is a great telescope and the starsense app makes it so easy to find objects. It was an excellent choice for a first-time telescope owner.
Francisco R.
2024-02-20T10:23:04
Amazing telescope. Great technology to find stars and nebulae in the night sky.
MARIBEL F.
2024-01-23T12:40:04
The 1st thing about this scope is that the tube is heavy. I padded my hand truck and used it's to wheel it around, and that took care of the heavy issue. 2nd with a great telescope comes great optics to get the most great viewing out of this 12" dob. Tele vue panoptic 24mm, delos 12mm, and delite 3mm and Barlow between them. Was my 2nd stop. 3rd it's one con that is the scope has to be realign every time you used it, Celestron engineers should figure out how to apply a lock screw/ nut to keep the alignment of the cell phone that you use. My fix I purchase a used Samsung note8 as a permanent phone.
Michael B.
2023-11-24T18:57:44
Unbelievable scope. Took it outside on a clear night and saw craters on the moon, the rings of Saturn, and the stripes of Jupiter. This is without any upgrades or special equipment - literally what I got out of the box. The app requires alignment with every use which isn't great, but it's worth the effort once you look through the eyepiece. I'm now going to upgrade the eyepiece and set up my DSLR to the telescope - I'm expecting some cool results! I know a lot of folks push the 8" for beginners, but we are not planning on taking it on long trips, so went with the 10". It's heavy, but worth the effort. Good luck!
Neer G.
2023-04-13T09:46:02
I have been doing Astronomy for 2yrs & Astrophotography for about 1yr. I wanted to get a Dobsonian Telescope to do more visual and being new to this hobby I'm still learning where everything is at. That is why I went with this Celestron StarSense Explorer 10" Dob. It is so awesome, easy to use and allowing me to see objects like never before. I have even used in my Social Media lives to give awesome live views of the moon.
LUIS F.
2022-11-10T15:46:13
The base came in a day before the optical tube assembly and was very easy to build. All tools were included and there were ample parts with spare screws. This worked out well because when the OTA arrived via UPS, I had it on the base within 10-minutes and the entire evening to view! The red dot finder scope slipped in easily and I sighted Jupiter using it. Without adjustment Jupiter was just outside of my field of view using my SVBONY 2? 70-degree 26mm lens. After fine tuning the red dot finder, I centered Jupiter again and attached the StarSense cell phone holder. I already had StarSense Ap installed from my Newtonian scope so I slipped it into the holder and did the plate solving alignment. From that point forward, I had no need for the finder scope. The accuracy of the application was surprisingly accurate. The optical quality of this telescope is nothing short of outstanding! With my SVBONY 8mm to 24mm zoom lens near 10mm, I was able to view 6-rings of Jupiter and Saturn was spectacular. I was able to view most of the Messier objects on the StarSense Nightly challenge quickly. What amazed me most was that in my driveway with streetlights not far off, the faint star fields between lower magnitude objects were numerous and breathtaking. Best first night with a new telescope ever!! Cons? like most Dobs, having to bend down to look into the eye piece caused me to come in much sooner than I wished to. I am planning to rest my back and go back out later when Mars is over the house. I wish they would come up with an optional ?tall base? for those of. Us nearing 70 with backs that are not cooperative. I also wish that the teflon strips on between the base plates were a little wider. There are three 1? strips to offset the friction for left - right movements.
JOHN R.
2022-11-09T13:54:09
Amazing telescope and very easy to put together and get set up. We have used it every night since we received it. Customer service has been awesome when we had questions about the starsense code.
LORI W.
2022-08-19T06:28:06
This is an awesome telescope. I assume it's fairly short for a 10" making it quite portable. Quality optics. The key is to do your alignments far enough away. I do my alignments at about a quarter mile or further away and everything I search for is in the eyepiece. Do your alignments close and nothing is in the eyepiece. I love the star sense! But this telescope is great even when not using star sense.
JAMES R.
2022-07-07T14:03:05
My daughter loved it
LEON T.
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Tube: Steel
Base: Particle board with melamine surfaces and edge trim, CARB compliant
Mirror: Standard optical glass for primary and secondary mirrors
Newtonian Reflector
4.48" (114mm)
17.71" (450mm)
f/4
0.67" (17mm)
26x
0.39" (10mm)
45x
269x
16x
12.8
265x as compared to the human eye
Aluminum with SiO2 overcoat
1.36" (34.5mm)
1.25" rack-and-pinion
StarPointer red-dot finderscope
1.21 arc seconds
1.02 arc seconds
Altazimuth Tabletop Dobsonian base
Manual
Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and StarSense Explorer App
Optical Tube (L x Dia.): 18.5 x 5.5" (469.9 x 139.7mm)
Base: 15 15 x 15.5" (381 x 381 x 393.7mm)
Optical Tube: 4.2 lbs (1.9kg)
Base: 8.4 lbs (3.81kg)
Total Telescope Kit: 12.6 lbs (5.71kg)
Starsense App
By Francisco R.
1- The telescope is great. For that reason, it deserves a 5-star review; 2- I have only one "not perfect" comment to make about this telescope; 3- In my opinion, the best component of this telescope is that starsense app! 4- However, the starsense app has one very simple flaw. When I try to find objects that are very high on the sky, the starsense app makes me go in circles in an effort to follow the arrows. Of course, you can get close to the object you are trying to find, but it just doe...
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Recommended.
By MARIBEL F.
Amazing telescope. Great technology to find stars and nebulae in the night sky.
Just imagine having the universe at your fingertips with the innovative StarSense Explorer 114mm f/4 Smartphone App-Enabled Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope from Celestron. This high-tech, user-friendly telescope is a game-changer for both beginners and seasoned stargazers.
Designed with a large 114mm aperture, this durable telescope offers a wide field of view, enabling you to easily locate and observe celestial objects. The telescope's portability makes it perfect for travel, allowing you to explore the night sky from any location.
The StarSense Explorer is the first tabletop Dobsonian telescope that utilizes your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real-time. Forget about complicated star charts and imprecise planetarium apps. With StarSense Explorer, you can navigate the sky with confidence within minutes of setting up the telescope.
Simply dock your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After a quick alignment of your phone to the telescope's optics, the app generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Select an object and on-screen arrows guide you as you move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green.
The StarSense Explorer app also provides hundreds of audio descriptions and detailed information about thousands of celestial objects within its robust database. It's like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky.
The telescope's high-quality altazimuth base ensures stability, while Teflon bearings provide smooth motion in both altitude and azimuth. The integrated altitude "brake" system allows for the smoothest motion, even with slight imbalances. The optical tube connects to the base via a tube cradle, making it easy to adjust the tube's position for the most ergonomic viewing position.
With a 114mm (4.5") parabolic primary mirror, this telescope has the light-gathering ability to bring out detail in celestial objects. Expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter's four Galilean moons, Saturn's rings, the Orion Nebula, and the Pleiades Open Star Cluster.
The StarSense Explorer is compatible with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up, and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. It uses patented StarSense Sky Recognition Technology and a Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA) to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky.
Whether you're observing from a city location or a dark sky site, the StarSense Explorer 114mm Tabletop Dobsonian is advanced enough to easily pick out the best and brightest celestial objects. With this telescope and relatively dark skies, hundreds of fascinating objects are well within your reach.
Please remember to never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic unless you have the proper solar filter. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. Always ensure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is present, especially when children are present.