
Celestron Starsense Explorer™ DX 130AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Newtonian Reflector Telescope 22461
Manufacturer Part # 22461
Manufacturer Part # 22461
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ – The Smartest Manual Telescope for Beginners & Beyond
Celestron has once again revolutionized the manual telescope with the StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ, combining high-quality optics, precision tracking, and cutting-edge smartphone technology to create a seamless, frustration-free stargazing experience.
By utilizing patent-pending StarSense sky recognition technology, this telescope transforms your smartphone into an intelligent guide, helping you locate celestial objects with ease. Simply dock your phone, launch the StarSense Explorer app, and let the system guide you to planets, nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters—all without requiring any prior experience.
With its large 130mm Newtonian reflector, a smooth manual altazimuth mount with slow-motion controls, and an intuitive smartphone-guided navigation system, the StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ is the ultimate telescope for beginners and experienced observers alike.
Unparalleled Ease of Use – A Telescope That Guides You
Gone are the days of fumbling with complicated star charts, confusing planetarium apps, and difficult-to-use computerized mounts. StarSense Explorer makes stargazing as simple as following onscreen arrows!
Even if you’ve never used a telescope before, you’ll be navigating the night sky like a pro within minutes.
Exclusive StarSense Sky Recognition Technology
Most astronomy apps rely solely on gyroscopes and accelerometers, which can be wildly inaccurate when trying to pinpoint celestial objects. StarSense Explorer is different—it uses Celestron’s patented Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), the same type of star pattern recognition technology used by orbiting satellites.
🔭 How It Works:
Other apps might tell you where an object is in theory, but only StarSense Explorer ensures your target is truly visible in your eyepiece—eliminating guesswork and frustration.
Precision Altazimuth Mount with Smooth Tracking
A great optical tube is nothing without a stable, user-friendly mount. The StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ comes with a premium manual altazimuth mount, featuring:
Once you've found an object, use the smooth tracking controls to follow its motion as it drifts across the sky, keeping it perfectly centered in your field of view.
130mm Newtonian Reflector – Stunning Views of the Cosmos
The 130mm (5”) Newtonian reflector optical tube provides exceptional light-gathering ability, making it an ideal choice for deep-sky and planetary observation.
🔭 What Can You See?
With 130mm of aperture, this telescope outperforms smaller refractors in deep-sky observation, revealing details that smaller 70mm or 80mm telescopes simply can’t match.
Perfect for City Observing or Dark Sky Adventures
Even if you live in a light-polluted city, StarSense Explorer can easily locate and guide you to the brightest celestial objects, including:
🌆 In City Skies, You Can See:
🌌 In Darker Skies, You’ll Discover Even More:
Weighing just 18 lbs, this telescope is lightweight and portable, making it perfect for camping trips, road trips, and dark-sky excursions.
Everything You Need to Start Observing Right Away
Your Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ includes everything you need to begin stargazing immediately:
Why the StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ is the Best Beginner Telescope
Whether you’re a first-time stargazer or looking for a no-hassle telescope with premium optics, the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ is the easiest way to begin your journey through the cosmos.
🚀 Don’t just look up—explore! Order your Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ today and take your stargazing to the next level!
OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
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Optical Design: | Newtonian Reflector |
Aperture: | 130mm (5.11") |
Focal Length: | 650mm (25.59") |
Focal Ratio: | f/5 |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: | 25mm (0.98") |
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: | 26x |
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: | 10mm (0.39") |
Magnification of Eyepiece 2: | 65x |
Barlow Lens: | Not Included |
Finderscope: | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
Optical Tube: | Steel |
Highest Useful Magnification: | 307x |
Lowest Useful Magnification: | 19x |
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: | 13.1 |
Resolution (Rayleigh): | 1.07 arc seconds |
Resolution (Dawes): | .89 arc seconds |
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 345x |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction: | 45mm (1.73") |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: | 34% |
Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: | 11% |
Optical Coatings: | Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO₂ |
Optical Tube Length: | 635mm (25") |
Optical Tube Diameter: | 165mm (6.49") |
Optical Tube Weight: | 8.8 lbs (3.99 kg) |
Dovetail: | CG-5 Dovetail Bar |
MOUNT INFO: | |
Mount Type: | Manual Alt-Azimuth |
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): | Aluminum, 1244.6mm (49") max height |
Tripod Leg Diameter: | N/A |
Accessory Tray: | Yes |
Tripod Weight: | 9.2 lbs (4.17 kg) |
Slew Speeds: | Manual |
GPS: | Uses phone's GPS |
Dovetail Compatibility: | CG-5 Dovetail bar |
Power Requirements: | None (Recommend PowerTank Glow to keep phone charged while using App) |
Alignment Procedures: | Use StarSense Explorer App |
Software: | StarSense Explorer App, SkyPortal App, and Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software |
Total Kit Weight: | 18 lbs (8.16 kg) |
Included Items: | Optical tube Mount and tripod (preassembled) 25mm and 10mm eyepieces StarPointer finderscope Accessory tray StarSense Explorer phone dock |
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