With a large 114mm aperture parabolic primary mirror, this telescope has enough light gathering ability to bring out detail in celestial objects. The base features an eyepiece rack to keep your extra eyepiece(s) close at hand. It’s easy to adjust the tube’s position in the rings so the focuser is in the best viewing position. The optical tube connects to the base via tube rings. As celestial objects appear to drift across the night sky, you’ll be able to follow them easily. The integrated altitude ‘brake’ system allows you to adjust the tension along the altitude axis to ensure the smoothest motion, even with slight imbalances. Teflon bearings provide smooth motion in both altitude and azimuth. Consider adding the optional tripod for even more viewing options. You can also place the base on a stable platform, like a table or hood of a car, to raise it to a comfortable viewing height. The base’s low-profile makes accessing the eyepiece easier for some observers (especially children).

The tabletop base is compact, lightweight, and easy to transport, making it perfect for travel. The stable Tabletop Dobsonian base provides a sturdy foundation for StarSense Explorer. As you observe, listen to hundreds of audio descriptions and view detailed information about thousands of objects within the app’s robust database. When the object is ready to view in the eyepiece, the bullseye turns green. Make your selection and arrows appear on-screen, guiding you as you move the telescope. After aligning your phone to the telescope's optics (a quick and easy procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you'll be navigating the sky with confidence. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Leave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. It's like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. This 114mm aperture is ideal for beginners, thanks to the app's user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. Celestron Starsense Explorer 114mm Smartphone App-Enabled Tabletop Dobsonian TelescopeĬelestron has reinvented the Tabletop Dobsonian telescope with StarSense Explorer-the first Tabletop Dobsonian that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real-time.

Celestron starsense explorer 114mm