Telescope-Refracting Telescopes-Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ Refractor Telescope

Vivid, Sharp, High Contrast
When it comes to determining the capabilities of a telescope, aperture plays a big role in what is available for viewing. The larger the aperture, the more light gathering power of the telescope and the brighter objects will become. This Celestron StarSense Explorer has an aperture of 102mm, which is approximately 4”, that’s 1.6x times more light gathering power than the LT 80AZ! At this aperture, crisp and clear views of our solar system neighbors and some deep space objects become apparent. Celestron has included a 25mm and a 10 mm eyepiece so you can start using the telescope right out of the box. The 25 mm produces a magnification of 26X and is perfect to use first when the bulls eye on your smartphone says it’s time to look at your object. A 10 mm eyepiece is also included and provides 66X magnification for a closer look. Using the included eyepieces, discover our nearest celestial neighbor, our Moon! Get up close and personal with the endless craters on the Moon such as Tycho and Copernicus and discover the intricate details revealed by the terminator line. Not only is our Moon incredible in the eyepiece, Jupiter’s moons become apparent as well! Get to know Jupiter’s Galilean Moons: Ganymede, Callisto, Io, and Europa. The intricate cloud bands on Jupiter are a sight to see through this refractor telescope. Also, the incredible sight of Saturn’s rings, including the Cassini division, is well within your reach with the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ. Not only is our solar system spectacular through this refractor telescope, some bright deep space objects become visible as well! Marvel at the views of distant star clusters, the Orion Nebula, and many more!

Easy to Set Up
When it comes to ease of set up, leave it to Celestron. Everything you need to get ready for a stargazing session is in the box. No adapters, tools, or external equipment necessary! This Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ can be used anywhere, as it is fully manual and no power is required to get incredible views of space. There is no complicated mount alignment required by the user and no elaborate instructions for set up. This Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ can be set up anywhere in the world and its portable design makes it perfect for camping trips or travelling to dark skies!

Easy to Use
Using the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ is as easy as (1) dock you smartphone, (2) launch the StarSense Explorer App, and (3) observe! After docking your smartphone, the Celestron SmartSense App will walk you through a quick and easy alignment of your smartphone’s camera and your telescope’s field of view. After proper alignment, it’s time to observe. It’s that simple! This intuitive app gives you clear directions on where to point your telescope for incredible views of space, and the included slow motion controls allow for easy and smooth maneuvering across the sky, helping you to hone in on your desired target. The simplicity in use makes this StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ one of the most fun and exciting set ups available!

Observatory Grade Software in the Palm of Your Hand!
By taking the concept of plate solving, a technique used by professional astronomers to determine their precise location when pointed at the sky, Celestron uses the camera of your smartphone to take photos of the sky and the StarSense Explorer App can accurately determine where the telescope is pointing. By knowing exactly where the telescope is pointed to in the night sky, it can then give you precise instructions on where to move your telescope to find your desired target. This unique method gives your manual telescope the capabilities of an observatory class system! After following a quick and simple two-step process to align your smartphone’s camera with the telescope’s field of view, the Celestron StarSense Explorer App shows you the current night sky based on your location and a bulls eye to show you where your telescope is currently pointing. The next step is to observe! Find a good selection of targets from the Tonight’s Best observing list, which shows the most popular objects that are currently visible from your location. Depending on the time of year, your location, and the time of night, the list might include planets like Jupiter or Saturn, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and more. Follow the arrows displayed on your phone and be impressed by the views within your eyepiece! The StarSense Explorer telescopes work with a wide range of smartphones, including the iPhone 6 or higher and Android 7.1.2 smartphones that were manufactured in 2016 onward and have a camera, gyro and accelerometer sensor. For a complete list of compatible smartphones, take a look in the “Product Attachments” section below and download the PDF.