Celestron StarSense Explorer 10'' Dobsonian Telescope

Celestron StarSense Explorer 10" Dobsonian Telescope

Celestron has reinvented the Dobsonian telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first Dobsonian that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real-time. This large-aperture Celestron StarSense Explorer is ideal for serious beginners, thanks to the app's user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It's like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. The large aperture will ensure that you won’t outgrow the telescope as you continue on in your astronomical adventures.

Celestron StarSense Explorer 10" Dobsonian Telescope features large diameter altitude bearings with variable tensioning, Teflon azimuth bearings, and braces on the side panels for extra stability (unlike most 10” Dobsonian bases). The altitude bearings provide a smooth up-and-down motion while the integrated altitude "brake" system allows you to adjust the tension along the altitude axis for smoothest motion even with slight imbalances.

All mirror surfaces are coated with our XLT optical coatings to visibly increase contrast and light throughput for brighter views. With XLT, you'll be able to discern subtle details while viewing the Moon and planets, as well as faint galaxies and nebulae. The mirrors are made of low-expansion optical glass, which helps ensure the best images under changing environmental conditions.

Features:

• Includes a 2” to 1.25” adapter and a 2” extension tube
• The Crayford design provides precise and smooth movements without focus shifting
• The 10" Dobsonian has 380+% more light gathering area, providing better views of faint objects
• Large diameter altitude bearings with variable tensioning, Teflon azimuth bearings, and braces on the side panels for extra stability
• Patented StarSense Explorer to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly orient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database.

In the box:

• 10" 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