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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

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  • 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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StarSense Explorer 10” Smartphone App-Enabled Dobsonian Telescope

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.

Perfect for Beginners

High-quality 10” Newtonian

Ultra-stable Dobsonian Base

Everything You Need in One Package

Perfect for Beginners

With 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” Newtonian

Enjoy 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 Base

The 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 Package

StarSense Explorer includes a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 2” Crayford focuser, the StarSense smartphone dock, a StarPointer

red dot finderscope, an eyepiece rack, and more.

StarSense Sky Recognition Technology

The Night Sky at Your Fingertips

Just Follow the Arrows

StarSense Sky Recognition Technology

This 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 Fingertips

StarSense 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 Arrows

Select 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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Customer Ratings
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
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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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  • 10" telescope with 2" Crayford focuser, altaziumth base, StarSense Explorer dock, 25mm Plössl eyepiece, StarPointer red-dot finder
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    Customer reviews

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    Customers say

    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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    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    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

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    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

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    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

    6 customers mention3 positive3 negative

    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

    Great scope if you have room for it and good place to use it.
    5 Stars
    Great scope if you have room for it and good place to use it.
    Have used this a few times, but have not gotten to a good dark sky place yet. The scope is on the big side, so it could definitely use two people to carry it, the base and any accessories you have (that or make a few trips).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.
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2023
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great scope if you have room for it and good place to use it.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2023
    Have used this a few times, but have not gotten to a good dark sky place yet. The scope is on the big side, so it could definitely use two people to carry it, the base and any accessories you have (that or make a few trips).
    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.
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    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2023
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Works well and easy to use
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2023
    I like how easy the collimation is to do and the views of the planets are fantastic
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2022
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing telescope for beginners
    Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2022
    Very easy to calibrate and use, only bad part is the app, and the difficulty to see nebulae and galaxy’s. I do think you should buy a light pollution filter in order to see them more clearly.
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2023
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022
    We absolutely love this telescope. The pictures I’ve attached do not do it justice as they’re from my phone. 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 and we couldn’t recommend it more!
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2022
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