Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Newtonian Reflector

Description

Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Newtonian Reflector Telescope
When you unbox your new StarSense Explorer DX, you’ll find:

• 130mm Newtonian reflector optical tube
• StarSense dock for your smartphone
• Low powered (25mm) and high powered (10mm) eyepiece
• StarPointer red dot finderscope, perfect for using the telescope during the day or without the StarSense Explorer app
• Altazimuth mount with slow motion controls
• Full-height tripod with an accessory tray to keep you organized

Specifications

Optical Tube Info:

• Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
• Aperture: 130mm (5.11″)
• Focal Length: 650mm (25.59″)
• Focal Ratio: f/5
• Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 25mm (0.98″)
• Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 26x
• Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 10mm (0.39″)
• Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 65x
• Barlow Lens: Not Included
• Finderscope: StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
• Optical Tube: Steel
• Highest Useful Magnification: 307x
• Lowest Useful Magnification: 19x
• Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.1
• Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.07 arc seconds
• Resolution (Dawes): .89 arc seconds
• Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 345x
• Secondary Mirror Obstruction: 45mm (1.73″)
• Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter: 34%
• Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area: 11%
• Optical Coatings: Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO₂
• Optical Tube Length: 635mm (25″)
• Optical Tube Diameter: 165mm (6.49″)
• Optical Tube Weight: 8.8 lbs (3.99 kg)
• Dovetail: CG-5 Dovetail Bar

Mount Info:

• Mount Type: Manual Alt-Azimuth
• Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): Aluminum, 1244.6mm (49″) max height
• Tripod Leg Diameter: N/A
• Accessory Tray: Yes
• Tripod Weight: 9.2 lbs (4.17 kg)
• Slew Speeds: Manual
• GPS: Uses phone’s GPS
• Dovetail Compatibility: CG-5 Dovetail bar
• Power Requirements: None (Recommend PowerTank Glow to keep phone charged while using App)
• Alignment Procedures: Use StarSense Explorer App
• Software: StarSense Explorer App, SkyPortal App, and Celestron Starry Night
• Basic Edition Software
• Total Kit Weight: 18 lbs (8.16 kg)

Included Items:

• Optical tube
• Mount and tripod (preassembled)
• 25mm and 10mm eyepieces
• StarPointer finderscope
• Accessory tray
• StarSense Explorer phone dock

Solar Warning

• Never 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.
• Never 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.
• Never 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.