Celestron StarSense Explorer DX102 telescope

Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102mm Refractor Telescope with Alt-Azimuth Mount

Forget complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and expensive computerized mounts. With the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102mm, locating deep space and solar system targets has never been easier, faster, or more precise. Within minutes of setting up your telescope, you will navigate the cosmos like a seasoned pro. Simply dock your smartphone into the unique StarSense base and launch the dedicated app. Following a quick 2-minute camera-to-optics alignment, the system generates a custom live list of all visible celestial bodies. Pick your target, follow the on-screen guiding arrows, and once the bullseye turns green, your object is centered perfectly in the eyepiece! At SkyHunters, we are committed to elevating your observing experience with professional advice and top-tier customer care.

Key Advantages

• Patented StarSense Sky Recognition Technology: Utilizing a unique Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA) identical to the technology used by orbiting satellites, the app captures and processes star patterns overhead. This system offers unparalleled positioning precision that surpasses traditional smartphone gyro-based apps.
• Outstanding 102mm High-Transmission Optics: The substantial 4" refractor objective gathers ample light to deliver breathtaking cosmic views. Fully multicoated with premium Celestron XLT coatings, the optics dramatically enhance light transmission for exceptionally bright, high-contrast imagery.
• Stable Mount with Micro-Motion Cables: The ultra-stable Alt-Azimuth mount is integrated with slip clutches and dual-axis geared slow-motion controls. Smoothly turn the adjustment knobs to follow celestial objects seamlessly as they drift across the night sky.
• Urban-Friendly and Highly Portable: Even under light-polluted urban skies, the StarSense Explorer easily helps you pinpoint Jupiter”s cloud bands, Saturn”s rings, Venus, and bright nebulae. Take its lightweight 14.2-pound frame out to a dark sky site, and watch faint deep-sky targets like the Andromeda Galaxy burst into vivid detail.
• Daytime Terrestrial Capabilities: Thanks to the included 90-degree erect image diagonal, views are correctly oriented right-side up and left-to-right, converting this powerful astronomical telescope into a high-performance spotting scope for wildlife, birdwatching, and landscapes.

Technical Specifications

Scope of Delivery

• 102mm Refractor Telescope Optical Tube Assembly
• StarSense smartphone dock
• Alt-Azimuth mount with integrated slow-motion control cables
• Adjustable, full-height aluminum tripod with accessory tray
• Low-power 25mm eyepiece (26x)
• High-power 10mm eyepiece (66x)
• 90-degree erect image star diagonal
• StarPointer red-dot finderscope (for use without phone)
• StarSense Explorer App activation code (Powered by SkySafari™)