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Celestron–StarSense Explorer 10-inch Dobsonian Smartphone App-Enabled Telescope – Works with StarSense App to Help You Find Nebulae, Planets & More –10-inch DOB Telescope – iPhone/Android Compatible
Brand | Celestron |
Model Name | Explorer 10" Dobsonian |
Eye Piece Lens Description | Galilean |
Objective Lens Diameter | 25 months |
Telescope Mount Description | Altazimuth Mount |
Product Dimensions | 51"D x 21"W x 21"H |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Finderscope | Reflex |
Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
About this item
- PATENTED STARSENSE SKY RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY: This one-of-a-kind telescope uses patented, award-winning StarSense sky recognition technology and your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time.
- STARSENSE EXPLORER APP: The app generates a list of the best objects to view based on your exact time & location. View planets, brighter nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters from the city PLUS fainter, deep sky objects from darker sites.
- MASSIVE 10” NEWTONIAN REFLECTOR: A high-quality parabolic primary mirror and high-reflectivity XLT optical coatings give you enough light gathering ability to view all the best celestial objects.
- MANUAL DOBSONIAN BASE: Large diameter altitude bearings with variable tensioning and Teflon azimuth bearings make it easy to point and aim your Dob. Follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target. When the bullseye turns green, it’s ready to view.
- UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts.
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Product Description
StarSense Explorer 10” Smartphone App-Enabled Dobsonian Telescope
Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky, even if you’ve never used a telescope before.
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Perfect for BeginnersWith StarSense Explorer, there’s no learning curve. On your first night out, you’ll be able to view a variety of celestial objects such as planets, double stars, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and more. |
High-quality 10” NewtonianEnjoy dazzling views through this high quality 10-inch Dobsonian Newtonian reflector featuring a large-aperture parabolic primary mirror with XLT reflective coatings. This telescope has enough light gathering ability to view all the best celestial objects. |
Ultra-stable Dobsonian BaseThe sturdy base features large diameter altitude bearings with variable tensioning, Teflon azimuth bearings, and braces on the side panels for extra stability. |
Everything You Need in One PackageStarSense Explorer includes a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 2” Crayford focuser, the StarSense smartphone dock, a StarPointer red dot finderscope, an eyepiece rack, and more. |
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StarSense Sky Recognition TechnologyThis telescope uses patented technology and your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead to calculate its position in real time with pinpoint accuracy. |
The Night Sky at Your FingertipsStarSense Explorer automatically generates a list of the best stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more currently visible from your viewing location. Simply select one from the list and off you go! The StarSense Explorer app is compatible with iPhone 6 and up and most newer Android phones. |
Just Follow the ArrowsSelect an object and on-screen arrows appear, guiding you as you move the telescope. When the target is visible in the eyepiece, the bullseye turns green. The Universe is yours to explore! |
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Optical Design | Newtonian reflector | Newtonian reflector |
Aperture | 10" (254mm) | 8" (203mm) |
Focal Length (Focal ratio) | 1200mm (f/4.7) | 1200mm (f/5.9) |
Included Eyepiece / Magnification | 25mm Plössl, 48x | 25mm Plössl, 48x |
Finderscope | StarPointer red-dot finder | StarPointer red-dot finder |
Light Gathering Power | 1317x as compared to the human eye | 841x as compared to the human eye |
Optical Tube Dimensions | 44" x 11.5" diameter (1117.6mm x 292.1mm diameter) | 44" x 9.5" diameter (1117.6mm x 241.3mm diameter) |
Optical Tube Weight | 29.2 lbs (13.24 kg) | 20.6 lbs (9.34 kg) |
Base dimensions | 26.5" x 21" x 21" (673.1mm x 533.4mm x 533.4mm) | 27" x 19" x 19" (650mm x 482.6mm x 482.6mm) |
Base weight | 25.6 lbs (11.61 kg) | 22.8 lbs (10.34 kg) |
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For beginners | 4.1 | 2.3 | — | 4.7 | — | 3.9 |
Easy to assemble | 4.2 | — | — | 4.7 | — | 4.0 |
Easy to use | — | 3.0 | — | 5.0 | — | 3.6 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Adorama | Focus Camera LLC | Amazon.com |
focus type | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus |
eye piece lens | Galilean | 17mm and 10mm Kellner eyepiece | — | Galilean | — | Barlow |
objective lens diameter | 25 months | 114 millimeters | 130 millimeters | 8 inches | 150 millimeters | 70 millimeters |
telescope mount | Altazimuth Mount | Altazimuth Mount | Altazimuth Mount | Altazimuth Mount | Altazimuth Mount | Equatorial Mount |
weight | — | — | — | 1 pounds | 0.01 pounds | 13.9 pounds |
finderscope | Reflex | Reflex | Reflex | Reflex | Reflex | Finderscope |
battery quantity | 1 lithium metal | 1 lithium metal | 1 lithium metal | 1 lithium metal | — | — |
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Product Dimensions | 49 x 29 x 25 inches |
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Item Weight | 45.7 pounds |
ASIN | B09TWXXKYB |
Item model number | 22471 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #981 in Camera & Photo Products (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products) #94 in Telescope Refractors |
Date First Available | March 4, 2022 |
Manufacturer | Celestron |
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Customers like the ease of use and quality of the telescope. They mention that the instructions are clear and the collimation process is simple and fast. They appreciate the fantastic views of the planets and the ability to view Saturn's rings. That said, opinions are mixed on performance.
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Customers find the telescope easy to set up and use. They appreciate the clear instructions and collimator, which makes the process simple and fast. They also say the base is easy to build and sturdy. Customers also mention that the telescope is easy calibrate and use, with fantastic views of the planets.
"...I bought a laser collimator, and it makes the process very simple and fast, so it will not be an issue to calibrate frequently to make sure the view..." Read more
"I like how easy the collimation is to do and the views of the planets are fantastic" Read more
"Very easy to calibrate and use, only bad part is the app, and the difficulty to see nebulae and galaxy’s...." Read more
"...I had it fully assembled in an hour, hour and a half. Setting up for observation is very easy...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the telescope. They mention that it provides fantastic views of the planets, the Orion Nebula beautifully, and Saturn's rings. It's easy to assemble, and provides sharp, clear images. Customers are also happy with how easy it was to find various planets and clusters.
"I like how easy the collimation is to do and the views of the planets are fantastic" Read more
"...We could see the Orion Nebula beautifully, the stripes and red dot on Jupiter, caps on mats, rings on Saturn… This is our first high-end telescope..." Read more
"The telescope itself works well, easy to assemble, gives sharp, clear images. The starsense app on the other hand is useless...." Read more
"Super easy to setup. Couldn’t be happier with how easy it was to find various planets and cluster. 2 miles from nyc, easily viewed Saturn’s rings" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the telescope. They mention that it is well-made, sturdy, and built to last a while. Some say that the base is easy to build and that it's an amazing telescope for beginners.
"...The base was easy to build and feels pretty sturdy. I have used the Star Sense app 1 time and like it very much...." Read more
"...broken, but thanks to the really good packaging used, and how well the scope is made, there's no difference in the scope from before the accident...." Read more
"...The stand is great and actually built to last a while. The software, not the greatest. However, software can be updated and upgraded...." Read more
"Amazing telescope for beginners..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the telescope. Some mention that it works well, has clear instructions, and has no problems; while others say that it arrived dirty, disappointing, and never really got it to work. The instructions are clear, and the telescope is easy to calibrate and use. However, some customers report difficulty seeing with the app.
"...took me awhile to put it together, but instructions were clear and no problems. Spotter puts me right on any object I can see awhile I aligned it...." Read more
"Very easy to calibrate and use, only bad part is the app, and the difficulty to see nebulae and galaxy’s...." Read more
"The telescope itself works well, easy to assemble, gives sharp, clear images. The starsense app on the other hand is useless...." Read more
"...The Star sense software, honestly I have given up on it. never really got it to work...." Read more
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The base was easy to build and feels pretty sturdy. I have used the Star Sense app 1 time and like it very much. I just needed to get use to moving the scope to general area of the target and then waiting a few seconds for it verify the location to fine tune the view.
I collimated the scope after my first use and then after a few trips in the car and it had shifted a little and needed recalibration. I bought a laser collimator, and it makes the process very simple and fast, so it will not be an issue to calibrate frequently to make sure the view is as good as possible.
Wish it came with a 2nd eye piece, about a 5-6 mm eyepiece to give a good high-power view. I have an adjustable eyepiece that works well, but only goes up to 133X, not enough for the planets.
If you want to do casual astronomy, get a smaller scope to save space and make it very portable. If you want to do some real deep sky gazing and not waste time finding the objects, this is the choice for you.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2023
The base was easy to build and feels pretty sturdy. I have used the Star Sense app 1 time and like it very much. I just needed to get use to moving the scope to general area of the target and then waiting a few seconds for it verify the location to fine tune the view.
I collimated the scope after my first use and then after a few trips in the car and it had shifted a little and needed recalibration. I bought a laser collimator, and it makes the process very simple and fast, so it will not be an issue to calibrate frequently to make sure the view is as good as possible.
Wish it came with a 2nd eye piece, about a 5-6 mm eyepiece to give a good high-power view. I have an adjustable eyepiece that works well, but only goes up to 133X, not enough for the planets.
If you want to do casual astronomy, get a smaller scope to save space and make it very portable. If you want to do some real deep sky gazing and not waste time finding the objects, this is the choice for you.
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2023
This telescope is build REALLY well. There was a shifting of things in my truck bed while driving 60mph, and the scope caught wind and went flying out of my truck. In my rearview mirror I watched it tumble end-over-end and then come to a sliding halt on the highway. I was convinced it would be broken, but thanks to the really good packaging used, and how well the scope is made, there's no difference in the scope from before the accident. I couldn't believe it!
Anyways, this telescope is the best, if you're like me and have been waiting for a good dob to buy as your entry to the hobby of staring at the sky through lenses and mirrors. Beware of the draw to buy junk x2 or x3 chinese barlow lenses, the x3 is just too much and isn't enjoyable. Honestly, the 25mm Plössl eyepiece that comes with it provides a great view. My suggestion is to focus on the higher quality, and more expensive, eyepieces. Although, I did pick up the 7-21mm SVBONY SV135 Zoom Eyepiece, and it's not as bad as the cheap barlows.
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2022
The Star sense software, honestly I have given up on it. never really got it to work. I get everything aligned and it says point to a patch of sky and it will figure out where it is. Never did for me. I even tried pointing it right at the big dipper and nope has no idea where it is. Sometimes the software glitches out and all I get on my phone is a white screen. I figure out how to solve it. Delete all the application data, which is a very large database. Then redownload it. However, then even though you must log in to the app you still have to enter your license code. Which, if this happens when your at a dark sky park or something your SOL. Again I never got it to work to find anything I did enjoy the explanations and so on of object in the night sky you can just use search feature in the app. So while the scope is very good. I wouldn't necessarily buy it for the Starsense software though.
It comes with another software for your desktop or laptop. This software has a lot of potential but is very clunky. It really needs a lot of refinement to be useful. So in end, just to reiterate the scope, and the quality of the scope is great. I will honestly be using it for decades. It is a great 10 inch Dobsonian. You do need some lenses and filters. Which again, any telescope in this price range your going to need some better lenses, this is where they save money. The stand is great and actually built to last a while. The software, not the greatest. However, software can be updated and upgraded. It may get way better, or it may never improve again. Time will tell on that. To me though, I have just as much fun finding the objects up there. So just as a functional Dobsonian, It is great.
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El aparato es muy bonito e imponente. Tks.