Exploring the universe with the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ 130mm f/5 Reflector Telescope is as straightforward as 1-2-3: dock your smartphone, launch the StarSense Explorer app, and observe the moon, planets, stars, and more. This innovative combination of smartphone and telescope provides beginner astronomers with a quick and easy way to discover the night sky and locate celestial objects. The StarSense Explorer app uses your phone’s camera to continuously capture images, comparing them to an internal database to identify the starfield and determine its location. This “Lost in Space Algorithm” is more accurate than typical astronomy apps and doesn’t require a cell signal, allowing use even in remote areas. A holder on the mount aligns the phone with the telescope, ensuring that when you follow on-screen directions to find an object and look through the eyepiece, it will be there.FeaturesOptical PerformanceAperture: 130mm (5.11 inches), providing ample light gathering capability for clear views of celestial objects.Focal Length: 650mm (25.59 inches) with a focal ratio of f/5, ideal for observing planets, nebulae, and galaxies.Eyepieces: Includes 25mm and 10mm eyepieces for magnifications of 26x and 65x, respectively.Highest Useful Magnification: Up to 307x for detailed observations.Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.1, allowing for the observation of faint stars.Innovative TechnologyStarSense Explorer App: Utilizes your smartphone to analyze star patterns, providing pinpoint accuracy in locating celestial objects. No prior knowledge of the night sky is required.Sky Recognition Technology: Automatically identifies visible objects and guides you to position the telescope for optimal viewing.Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA): Similar to satellite technology, this algorithm ensures precise alignment without needing a cell signal.Design and DurabilityNewtonian Reflector Design: Offers a large aperture at an affordable price, with a sturdy steel optical tube.Altazimuth Mount: Features slow motion controls for smooth adjustments and an ultra-stable base.Tripod: Includes a full-height tripod with an accessory tray for organized storage.Weight: The entire kit weighs just 18 pounds, making it portable for camping trips or remote observing sites.User ConvenienceSmartphone Compatibility: Works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up, and Android devices running 7.1.2 or later.User-Friendly Interface: The StarSense Explorer app provides a planetarium interface to scan the sky and search for objects.Automatic Object List: Generates a list of currently visible celestial objects, making it easy to choose what to observe. SpecificationOptical Tube Info:Optical Design:Newtonian ReflectorAperture:130mm (5.11″)Focal Length:650mm (25.59″)Focal Ratio:f/5Focal Length of Eyepiece 1:25mm (0.98″)Magnification of Eyepiece 1:26xFocal Length of Eyepiece 2:10mm (0.39″)Magnification of Eyepiece 2:65xBarlow Lens:Not IncludedFinderscope:StarPointer™ red dot finderscopeOptical Tube:SteelHighest Useful Magnification:307xLowest Useful Magnification:19xLimiting Stellar Magnitude:13.1Resolution (Rayleigh):1.07 arc secondsResolution (Dawes):.89 arc secondsLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):345xSecondary 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 SiO₂Optical Tube Length:635mm (25″)Optical Tube Diameter:165mm (6.49″)Optical Tube Weight:8.8 lbs (3.99 kg)Dovetail:CG-5 Dovetail BarMount Info:Mount Type:Manual Alt-AzimuthHeight adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):Aluminum, 1244.6mm (49″) max heightTripod Leg Diameter:N/AAccessory Tray:YesTripod Weight:9.2 lbs (4.17 kg)Slew Speeds:ManualGPS:Uses phone’s GPSDovetail Compatibility:CG-5 Dovetail barPower Requirements:None (Recommend PowerTank Glow to keep phone charged while using App)Alignment Procedures:Use StarSense Explorer AppSoftware:StarSense Explorer App, SkyPortal App, and Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition SoftwareTotal Kit Weight:18 lbs (8.16 kg)Included Items:Optical tubeMount and tripod (preassembled)25mm and 10mm eyepiecesStarPointer finderscopeAccessory trayStarSense Explorer phone dockSolar WarningNever 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.Package Includes1 x Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Newtonian Reflector Telescope1 x Mount & Tripod Assembly1 x StarSense Explorer Phone Dock1 x 25mm Eyepiece (1.25″)1 x 10mm Eyepiece (1.25″)1 x StarPointer Finderscope
