Celestron StarSense Explorer 10" Dobsonian

Experience the cosmos like never before with the Celestron StarSense Explorer 10" Dobsonian telescope, revolutionizing stargazing for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts. This groundbreaking Dobsonian combines the simplicity and effectiveness of the classic Dobsonian design with Celestron's patented StarSense technology. It's an ideal tool for deep-sky explorations, providing a window into the universe with minimal effort and maximum clarity. Key Features: Smartphone-Based Navigation: Use your smartphone as a personal guide to the stars. The StarSense technology utilizes your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and accurately calculates the telescope’s position in real-time. Expansive 10” Aperture: The large 10-inch parabolic primary mirror, coated with XLT technology, offers bright, detailed views of celestial objects. Whether it's faint galaxies, nebulae, or distant star clusters, this telescope brings them into clear focus. User-Friendly Dobsonian Base: The sturdy Dobsonian-style base features large diameter bearings and variable altitude tensioning for smooth tracking of celestial objects across the sky. Follow the on-screen arrows in the app to your target; when the bullseye turns green, you're ready to observe. Interactive App Experience: Powered by SkySafari™, the StarSense Explorer app automatically generates a list of the best celestial objects to view based on your location and time. This feature is perfect for city observers or dark-sky adventurers. Comprehensive Accessory Kit: The telescope comes equipped with a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 2” Crayford focuser, the StarSense smartphone dock, a StarPointer™ red dot finderscope, an eyepiece rack, and a collimation tool, offering a complete observing package. Celestron's StarSense Explorer 10" Dobsonian is a breakthrough in amateur astronomy. It simplifies the process of locating celestial objects, making the night sky accessible to everyone. The telescope is easy to set up and use, allowing you to spend more time observing and less time calibrating. Whether you're observing from the city's light pollution or under dark skies, this telescope delivers breathtaking views of the cosmos. Its combination of advanced technology, large aperture, and ease of use makes it an exceptional tool for deep-sky exploration, perfect for both newcomers to astronomy and seasoned skywatchers. Specifications OPTICAL TUBE INFO: Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector Aperture: 254mm (10") Focal Length: 1200mm (47.24") Focal Ratio: f/4.7 Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 25mm (0.98") Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 48x Highest Useful Magnification: 600x Lowest Useful Magnification: 36x Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 14.7 Light Gathering Power: 1317x as compared to the human eye Optical Coatings: XLT reflective coatings with silicon dioxide and tantalum pentoxide protective overcoatings for primary and secondary mirrors Mirror Material: Pyrex equivalent for primary and secondary mirrors Primary Mirror Thickness: 30mm (1.18") (approx. 1:8 thickness ratio) Secondary Mirror Thickness: 11.5mm (0.45") Minor Axis of Secondary Mirror: 64mm (2.52") Tube Material: Steel Focuser: 2" Crayford focuser, includes 2" extension tube and 2"-to-1.25" adapter Finderscope: StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope Resolution Rayleigh: 0.55 arcseconds Resolution Dawes: 0.46 arcseconds Optical Tube Dimensions: 1117.6mm x 292.1mm diameter (44" x 11.5" diameter) Optical Tube Weight: 29.2 lbs (13.24 kg) MOUNT INFO: Mount Type: Altazimuth Dobsonian base Base Material: Particle board with melamine surfaces and edge trim, CARB compliant Base Dimensions: 673.1mm x 533.4mm x 533.4mm (26.5" x 21" x 21") Base Weight: 25.6 lbs (11.6 kg) Slew Speeds: Manual Software: Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and StarSense Explorer App Total Telescope Kit Weight: 54.8 lbs (24.86 kg) Included Items: Optical tube Dobsonian Base 25mm eyepiece 2" Crayford focuser StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope StarSense Explorer dock StarSense Explorer unlock code Eyepiece rack Collimation cap Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software Solar Warning Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it. Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present. California Residents WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.