Celestron - StarSense Explorer 114mm Tabletop Dobsonian
The Celestron StarSense Explorer 114mm Tabletop Dobsonian is operated through a smartphone and utilizes advanced StarSense technology to identify and track celestial coordinates for locating desired objects. By placing the smartphone in the StarSense dock and launching the app, users can easily align the phone with the telescope's optics. The app provides a list of visible celestial objects based on the time and location, allowing users to select and choose their desired targets. The StarSense app then assists in accurately moving the telescope to the correct position for observation.
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Celestron StarSense Explorer 114mm Tabletop Dobsonian
Starsense 114 Dob Telescope Features
- Controlled via smartphone with StarSense technology
- Align phone with telescope's optics in the StarSense dock
- App generates list of available celestial objects
- 114mm aperture ideal for beginners, offers sufficient light capture
- Suitable for observing the moon and planets in detail
- Performs well in light-polluted areas
- Portable and lightweight at only 12.6 pounds
- Smooth teflon bearings with integrated brake for accurate navigation
StarSense Technology for Celestial Guiding
The Celestron StarSense Explorer 114mm Tabletop Dobsonian is manually controlled and via the smartphone, the user is guided by the flagship StarSense technology to move and identify the celestial coordinates the telescope is pointed to to then find the intended object. With the smartphone in the StarSense dock, all the user must do is start the app and align the phone with the telescope's optics. A list of available celestial objects to view at the given time and location will be available for the user to select and choose with the StarSense app assisting in moving the telescope to the correct spot.
114mm Aperture - Sufficient Light Capture for a Beginnger Telescope
With a 114mm aperture and a user friendly app, its tailored for beginners who want a simple setup, but a nice enough aperture for sufficienct light capture to observe the moon and planets in detail. Even when observing from areas with light pollution, the telescope still excels at showing planetary details.
Easily Transportable and Lightweight
The Celestron Starsense 114mm Tabletop Dobsonian weighs only 12.6 pounds and with relatively smaller dimensions, is very portable and lightweight to be taken on the go!
Smooth Altitude and Azimuth Motion Controls
The 114 StarSense has smooth teflon bearings with integrated brake for the user to smoothly and accurately navigate the sky and manually slew to their intended celestial destination.
UPC | 050234224802 |
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Brand | Celestron |
Free Shipping | Free Shipping Available |
Aperture | 114mm |
Case Included | No |
Focal Length | 450mm |
Focal Ratio | f/4 |
Focus Type | 1.25" rack-and-pinion |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 | 17mm |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 26x |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 | 10mm |
Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 45x |
Finderscope Included | StarPointer red-dot finderscope |
Highest Useful Magnification | 269x |
Lowest Useful Magnification | 16x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 12.8 |
Resolution - Rayleigh | 1.21 arcseconds |
Resolution - Dawes | 1.02 arcseconds |
LIght Gathering Power (Compared to the Human Eye) | 265x as compared to the human eye |
Optical Coatings | Aluminum |
Optical Tube Weight | 4.2 lbs |
Accessory Tray Included? | No |
Adjustable Legs? | No |
GPS | No |
Includes Autoguide Port | No |
Periodic Error Correction | No |
In The Box |
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- Celestron StarSense Explorer 114mm Tabletop Dobsonian
- 17mm eyepiece
- 10mm eyepiece
- StarSense smartphone dock
- StarPointer red dot finderscope
- Eyepiece rack
- Collimation cap