{"product_id":"starsense-explorer-lt-80az","title":"StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward-winning and patented StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarSense Explorer Powered by SkySafari™ app automatically generates a list of objects currently visible. View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city. Or take your telescope to darker skies to view faint, deep sky objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual altazimuth mount with altitude slow motion adjustment with a sliding rod makes it easy to follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target. When the bullseye turns green, it’s ready to view in the telescope’s eyepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80mm refractor with fully coated glass optics for bright, sharp views.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, 2x Barlow Lens, StarSense smartphone dock, erect image diagonal, a red dot finderscope (in case you want to use the telescope without your phone), and a full-height tripod.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer is ideal for 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDock, Launch, Explore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you’ll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After aligning your phone to the telescope’s optics (a quick, 2-minute procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you to move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmartphone Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones; it is compatible with Android 12 and later, as well as iOS 18 and newer, including iPhone XR and newer models.  Users with older phones can still use this app, but will not be able to reinstall the app if they uninstall it. For a complete compatibility list, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/starsenseexplorer.simcur.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatented StarSense Sky Recognition Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarSense Explorer uses patented technology and your smartphone 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone’s gyros and accelerometers, which aren’t as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSturdy Altazimuth Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarSense Explorer LT’s simple altazimuth mount makes it easy to move the telescope to find your target. An\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealtitude slow motion adjustment with a sliding rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehelps you fine tune the telescope’s pointing position and follow targets as they appear to drift across the night sky. It’s all anchored by an adjustable, full-height tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDazzling Views with High Quality Optics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can expect sharp, bright views through this 80mm refractor. Fully coated glass optics provide increased light transmission, enhancing details in celestial objects. The telescope also includes a 90-degree erect image diagonal, so you can use it during the day to view birds, wildlife, landscapes, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if you live in a light polluted city location, StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to be able to pick out Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most famous celestial objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. The entire telescope kit weighs just 9.2 pounds, so it’s perfectly portable and easy to bring on your next camping trip or to a remote observing site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything You Need to Observe Immediately\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you unbox your new StarSense Explorer LT, you’ll find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80mm refractor optical tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarSense dock for your smartphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow powered (25mm) and high powered (10mm) eyepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Barlow lens to double the power of each eyepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90-degree erect image diagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarPointer red dot finderscope, perfect for using the telescope during the day or without the StarSense Explorer app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltazimuth mount with slow motion control rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-height tripod with an accessory tray to keep you organized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Product Specifications\"\u003e\n\u003cthead role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"columnheader\" scope=\"col\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eOptical Tube Info:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eRefractor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eAperture:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e80mm (3.1\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e900mm (35.43\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFocal Ratio:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003ef\/11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e25mm (0.98\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e36x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 2:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e10mm (0.39\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 2:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e90x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eBarlow Lens:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e2x (1.25\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eStarPointer™ red dot finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eStar Diagonal:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eErect image 90° (1.25\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOptical Tube:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eHighest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e189x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eLowest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e11x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eResolution (Rayleigh):\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e1.74 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eResolution (Dawes):\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e1.45 arc seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e131x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOptical Coatings:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eFully Coated glass optics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOptical Tube Length:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e965mm (38\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOptical Tube Diameter:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e90mm (3.54\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOptical Tube Weight:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e5.4 lbs (2.45 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eDovetail:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"columnheader\" scope=\"col\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eMount Info:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eManual Alt-Azimuth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eHeight adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eAluminum, 1320.8mm (52\") max height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eTripod Leg Diameter:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e31.75mm (1.25\") steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eAccessory Tray:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eTripod Weight:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e3.8 lbs (1.72 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eSlew Speeds:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eManual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eGPS:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eUses phone's GPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eDovetail Compatibility:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003ePower Requirements:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eNone (Recommend PowerTank Glow to keep phone charged while using App)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eAlignment Procedures:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eUse StarSense Explorer App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eStarSense Explorer App, SkyPortal App, and Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eTotal Kit Weight:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e9.2 lbs (4.17 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eOptical tube\u003cbr\u003eMount and tripod (preassembled)\u003cbr\u003e25mm and 10mm eyepieces\u003cbr\u003eErect image diagonal\u003cbr\u003e2x Barlow Lens\u003cbr\u003eStarPointer™ red dot finderscope\u003cbr\u003eAccessory tray\u003cbr\u003eStarSense Explorer phone dock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"columnheader\" scope=\"col\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eSolar Warning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"solar-warning-text\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eCalifornia Prop 65\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"cali-warning\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/warning.png?10476927669983959391\" alt=\"California Prop 65 Warning\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cali-warning-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCancer and Reproductive Harm -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47132948791545,"sku":"22451","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/6486\/files\/22451_StarSense_Explorer_LT_80_01.webp?v=1766432806","url":"https:\/\/cloudbreakoptics.com\/products\/starsense-explorer-lt-80az","provider":"Cloud Break Optics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}