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Celestron – StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Telescope – Works with StarSense App to Help You Find Stars, Planets & More – iPhone/Android Compatible
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Brand | Celestron |
Model Name | StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ |
Eye Piece Lens Description | Barlow |
Objective Lens Diameter | 80 Millimeters |
Telescope Mount Description | Altazimuth Mount |
Product Dimensions | 38.98"D x 18.03"W x 11.02"H |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Finderscope | Reflex |
Item Weight | 9.2 Pounds |
About this item
- PATENTED STARSENSE SKY RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY: This one-of-a-kind telescope uses patented, award-winning StarSense sky recognition technology and your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time.
- STARSENSE EXPLORER APP: The app generates a lis tof the best objects to view based on your exact time & location. View planets, brighter nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters from the city PLUS fainter, deep sky objects from darker sites.
- EASY TO SET UP AND USE: Manual altazimuth mount with slow motion 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.
- HIGH-QUALITY 80MM REFRACTOR: Fully coated glass optics provide bright, sharp, clear views of craters on the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, and deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula.
- UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts.
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StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Refractor Telescope
Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky, even if you’ve never used a telescope before.
Features and Benefits
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Perfect for BeginnersWith StarSense Explorer, there’s no learning curve. On your first night out, you’ll be able to view a variety of celestial objects such as planets, double stars, star clusters, nebulae, and more. |
Everything You Need in One PackageStarSense Explorer includes two eyepieces, a 2x Barlow lens, a red dot finderscope (in case you want to use the telescope without your phone), a sturdy, full-height tripod, and more. |
Compatible with a Variety of PhonesThe StarSense app is available from the Apple App Store and Google Play. The telescope is compatible with iPhone 6 and up and most newer Android phones. |
High Quality RefractorEnjoy dazzling views through this high quality 80mm refractor with fully coated glass optics. |
How it Works
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StarSense Sky Recognition TechnologyThis one-of-a-kind telescope uses patented technology and your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead to calculate its position in real time with pinpoint accuracy. |
The Night Sky at Your FingertipsStarSense Explorer automatically generates a list of all the stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae and more currently visible from your viewing location. Simply select one from the list and off you go! |
Just Follow the ArrowsSelect an object and on-screen arrows appear, guiding you as you move the telescope. When the target is visible in the low power eyepiece, the bullseye turns green. The universe is yours to explore! |
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StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ | StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ | |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars
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Optical Design | Refractor | Newtonian Reflector |
Aperture | 80mm (3.1”) | 114mm (4.5”) |
Focal Length | 900mm (35.4”) | 1000mm (39.4”) |
Focal Ratio | f/11 | f/9 |
Magnification (with included eyepieces) | 36x, 90x | 40x,100x |
Limiting Magnitude | 12.0 | 12.8 |
Lowest Useful Magnification | 11x | 16x |
Highest Theoretical Magnification | 189x | 269x |
Assembled Weight | 9.2 lb | 10.4 lb |
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Easy to assemble | 4.0 | 4.5 | — | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
For beginners | 3.9 | 4.5 | — | 4.6 | 3.9 | 4.6 |
Easy to use | 3.8 | 4.5 | — | 4.3 | 3.6 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 4.0 | 4.6 | — | — | 3.2 | — |
Portability | — | — | — | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | GALAEYES Official | Amazon Global Store UK | WanMenHuLian | Amazon.com | WanMenHuLian |
focal length | — | 900millimeters | 1500mm (59") | 600 millimeters | — | 400 millimeters |
focus type | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus | Manual Focus |
zoom ratio | — | 9x | 1500 multiplier x | 120 multiplier x | — | 120 multiplier x |
eye piece lens | Barlow | Kellner | Barlow | Barlow | Barlow | Barlow |
objective lens diameter | 80 millimeters | 100 millimeters | 150 millimeters | 90 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 70 millimeters |
aperture diameter | 80 millimeters millimeters | — | — | 90 millimeters millimeters | 70 millimeters millimeters | 70 millimeters millimeters |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 38.98 x 18.03 x 11.02 inches |
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Item Weight | 9.2 pounds |
ASIN | B083JW2YJ5 |
Item model number | 22451 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #125 in Camera & Photo Products (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products) #7 in Telescope Refractors |
Date First Available | January 6, 2020 |
Manufacturer | Celestron |
Language | English |
Country of Origin | China |
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Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with the StarSense Explorer. This telescope uses patented sky recognition technology and your smartphone to analyze the sky and calculate its position in real time. Thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials, it’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. Leave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With the StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes, you’ll be navigating the sky with confidence. Place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the app. After a simple, 2-minute alignment procedure, StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make a selection, and arrows appear on-screen, guiding you as you move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green. With a 80mm (approx. 3”) objective lens equipped with XLT optical coatings, this telescope has enough light gathering ability to deliver impressive views, especially when you bring it to a dark sky location. Enjoy sharp, bright views of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, its cloud bands, Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the trapezium in the Orion Nebula, and the beautiful Pleiades Open Star Cluster. An ultra-stable altazimuth mount with full-height tripod anchors the telescope. Slip clutches and geared slow-motion controls in both axes help you scan the sky smoothly, following objects with just a turn of the knobs. The Celestron StarSense Explorer works with iPhone 6 and up and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a complete compatibility list, visit celestron.com/sse
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, and value of the telescope. For example, they mention it's a great first telescope for anyone interested in starting astronomy, it'll find objects in the sky, and is worth the cost. That said, opinions are mixed on weight and performance.
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Customers like the quality of the telescope. They mention it's a great first telescope for anyone interested in starting astronomy, very impressive, and awesome. It's user friendly, and can be used for beginners and experts. Some say it'll help them see the rings of Saturn.
"...It looks like a big bright star. But still very impressive. With the 10mm eyepiece you can somewhat make out the bands. Saturn you can see the ring...." Read more
"...Seeing Jupiter's 4 moons and the colors is just so fascinating. The moon was absolutely beautiful to see- very detailed...." Read more
"...observations but I am expecting it to be quite challenging and not very rewarding, in other words I don't expect to be able to see a whole lot...." Read more
"The telescope itself is really good, can see in awesome detail...." Read more
Customers find the telescope easy to use and put together. They mention that the software is easy for the smartphone but takes time for their PC or laptop. Some say that the telescope is easy to set up and find objects in the sky.
"...It is light weight so you can travel and carry it easily. Easy to assemble with the manual and I am not that mechanically inclined...." Read more
"...Easy to set up...." Read more
"...beginner, it is a good way to enter this hobby since this scope is easy to use and a bit more forgiving in the sense that you don't need to know..." Read more
"Very difficult to set up. I even watched the YouTube videos. Also, YouTube reviews/setups...." Read more
Customers find the app useful to help locate viewable objects in the night sky. They say the telescope is a great way to explore the night and find objects in it. Customers also say the lunar observing is fun and easy with this scope. They mention the telescope itself is really good, can see in awesome detail, and is easy to use, assemble, and find things in the sky. The finder scope allows you to quickly find what you are looking for.
"...It gives an excellent view of the moon. You can see the craters and mountains with the 25mm and 10mm eyepieces...." Read more
"...Lunar observing is pretty fun and easy with this scope since you can see each individual crater relatively close up...." Read more
"...She absolutely loves it! The telescope comes with a user-friendly app that aligns perfectly for viewing solar events, which has made her stargazing..." Read more
"The telescope itself is really good, can see in awesome detail...." Read more
Customers find the telescope easy to use and good for beginners. They also say it's a great tool for education and a good product for schools.
"...This telescope is decent for beginners although I think possibly a bit overpriced compared to other brands who share the same specs...." Read more
"...Overall, great product for education 👏 !..." Read more
"It’s good for a beginner..." Read more
"Good for beginners..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the telescope. Some mention that it works great, all functions work smoothly, and is surprising powerful. However, others say that the app does not work as advertised, has issues, and does not function like advertised.
"...The app part isnt ideal for my type of phone, it doesnt turn the camera on consistently and the position is off a bit. Scope works great...." Read more
"...Although I am very happy with the telescope's performance, the tripod doesn't seem stable enough to hold the telescope steady when the cellphone..." Read more
"...The only issue is connecting it to the cell phone. Still having issues with the app." Read more
"...But a lot of times the app doesn't work. Keeps saying it can't find my position. Definitely worth it if you're on a budget and learning." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the telescope. Some mention that it is light weight for them to carry, while others say that it makes the scope too heavy.
"...It is light weight so you can travel and carry it easily. Easy to assemble with the manual and I am not that mechanically inclined...." Read more
"...It makes the scope too heavy and pulls it down even when the attachments are tightened completely...." Read more
"was able to see the rings of Saturn, very nice and light weight for me to carry, was easy to assemble. Good starter" Read more
"Price is goodEasy to useToo bulky for my needs." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the telescope. They mention that the lens pieces are too flimsy, the telescope arrived damaged, and unusable. Some say that the telescope is very cheaply built, the lenses are weak, and the telescope mount is floppy. Some customers also report that the product has scratches from prior assembly.
"...The telescope mount is a bit flimsy and allows the scope to shake a lot especially in light to moderate wind...." Read more
"...the item was listed new but was received used and the altitude rod was broken when received...." Read more
"...arrived a day earlier than expected and no issues- packaged great- no damage. Easy to set up...." Read more
"...ratings, wish I had checked it out before my purchase, the telescope is very cheap built, You Get What You Pay For!!!" Read more
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