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Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130 (SKU: 22461)
480 $ net price (non-EU countries)
Anatolii Livashevskyi
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Description
Introducing the StarSense Explorer, a revolutionary line of Celestron telescopes that takes the convenience and enjoyment of stargazing to new heights. These telescopes prioritize ease of use and comfort, allowing users to embark on captivating visual observations of the night sky. At the heart of this series is the remarkable StarSense Explorer App™, which harnesses the power of smartphones to make object discovery a breeze. By employing the advanced Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), this user-friendly app recognizes star patterns and locates currently visible celestial bodies.
The StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ is an exceptional Newtonian reflector, boasting a high-class design and a 130 mm aperture with an f/5 light ratio. This remarkable configuration enables the telescope to collect over three hundred times more light than the human eye can perceive under the same conditions. With its superior optics, this telescope offers breathtaking views, characterized by exceptional sharpness, contrast, and virtually imperceptible chromatic aberration. Furthermore, its lightweight construction makes it perfect for observing from terraces or balconies. And should you decide to venture outside the city to darker skies, this instrument is easily portable, enhancing its enchanting capabilities.
The telescope comes with a stable and user-friendly azimuth mount, offering a superior alternative to heavy equatorial mounts. This feature makes the StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ an ideal choice for beginners in the field of visual observations.
Key Features of the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Telescope:
- Newtonian reflector with 130 mm aperture and f/5 light ratio, featuring mirrors coated with an aluminum and SiO2 reflective layer.
- Lightweight and stable azimuth mount with a tripod.
- StarSense™ application, which utilizes smartphone technology to recognize star arrangements and generate a list of currently visible celestial objects.
- Wide range of accessories for immediate start of observations.
Technical Specifications:
- Optical System: Newtonian reflector.
- Aperture: 130 mm.
- Focal Length: 650 mm.
- Focal Ratio: f/5.
- Resolving Power (Rayleigh/Dawes): 1.07"/0.89".
- Stellar Magnitude Range: 13.1 mag.
- Maximum Usable Magnification: 307x.
- Minimum Useful Magnification: 19x.
- Mirror Material: Optical glass.
- Mirror Coating: Aluminum/SiO2.
- Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 45 mm (34% of the diameter, 11% of the area).
- Finder: StarPointer™ (Red-dot).
- Tube Material: Steel.
- Tube Mount: Dovetail CG-5/Vixen.
- Optical Tube Length: 635 mm.
- Optical Tube Diameter: 165 mm.
- Optical Tube Weight: 3.99 kg.
- Mount Type: Azimuth (AZ).
- Mount Control: Manual.
- Maximum Working Height: 1245 mm.
- Accessory Shelf: Yes.
- Optical Tube Mount: Dovetail CG-5 socket/Vixen saddle.
- Phone Holder: Yes.
- Mobile Device Software: StarSense Explorer App, SkyPortal App, Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software.
- Tripod Weight: 4.2 kg.
- Set Weight: 8.2 kg.
Included Accessories:
- Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ optical tube.
- Azimuth mount with tripod.
- 10 mm eyepiece.
- 25 mm eyepiece.
- StarPointer™ finder.
- Accessory shelf.
- Phone holder.
Warranty:
This product is backed by a 24-month guarantee.
Data sheet
Official permits of the Ministry of Development and Technology
Our company is involved in preparing official permits from the Polish Ministry of Development and Technology, which allows us to export all dual-use drones, optics, and portable radiophones without VAT on the Polish side / and without VAT on the Ukrainian side.