Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 70AZ Telescope

Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky with no telescope experience required. Discover the night sky like never before with the Celestron StarSense Explorer—the first manual telescope that seamlessly integrates with your smartphone to provide a guided, real-time tour of celestial wonders. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced stargazer, StarSense Explorer transforms your viewing experience with its innovative technology and user-friendly features. Dock, Launch, Explore Say goodbye to complicated star charts and imprecise planetarium apps. With StarSense Explorer, locating celestial objects is easier, faster, and more accurate than ever. Simply place your smartphone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After a quick 2-minute alignment using your phone’s camera and the telescope’s optics, the app generates a real-time list of visible objects. Select your target, and on-screen arrows guide you to adjust the telescope. When your object is ready to view, the bullseye indicator turns green, ensuring precise alignment. Patented StarSense Sky Recognition Technology At the heart of StarSense Explorer is the award-winning, patent-pending StarSense sky recognition technology. Utilizing the Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), similar to those used by satellites, the app analyzes star patterns to determine the telescope’s exact position in the night sky. Unlike other astronomy apps that rely solely on gyros and accelerometers, StarSense Explorer offers unparalleled accuracy, ensuring you never miss a celestial object. Sturdy Altazimuth Mount for Smooth Navigation The manual altazimuth mount features an altitude slow-motion adjustment with a sliding rod, making it effortless to follow on-screen guides and track objects as they drift across the sky. Anchored by a full-height, adjustable aluminum tripod, the mount provides stability and ease of movement, perfect for both urban and dark sky locations. Dazzling Views with High-Quality Optics Experience sharp, bright views through the 70mm refractor optical tube. Fully-coated glass optics enhance light transmission, revealing intricate details in planets, nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, and double stars. The included 90-degree erect image diagonal allows for comfortable daytime use to observe birds, wildlife, and landscapes. Perfect for Any Location Even in light-polluted city environments, StarSense Explorer excels at identifying major celestial objects like Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, and the Orion Nebula. For those willing to venture to darker skies, the telescope reveals even more faint, deep-sky objects. Its lightweight design—total kit weight of just 7.4 pounds (3.35 kg)—makes it highly portable for camping trips or remote observing sites. Comprehensive Kit for Immediate Observation When you unbox your StarSense Explorer LT, you’ll receive everything you need to start exploring the cosmos immediately: 70mm Refractor Optical Tube StarSense Dock for your smartphone 25mm & 10mm Eyepieces for versatile magnification (28x and 70x) 2x Barlow Lens to double the power of each eyepiece 90-Degree Erect Image Diagonal StarPointer™ Red Dot Finderscope for easy targeting without the app Manual Altazimuth Mount with slow-motion control rod Full-Height Aluminum Tripod with an accessory tray to keep you organized Smartphone Compatibility StarSense Explorer is compatible with most modern smartphones, including: iPhone 6 and up Android devices running 7.1.2 or later (manufactured since 2016) For a complete compatibility list, please click here. Advanced Features for Superior Astronomy Optical Specifications: Aperture: 70mm (2.76”) Focal Length: 700mm (27.56”) Focal Ratio: f/10 Resolution: 1.66 arc seconds (Dawes) Light Gathering Power: 100x compared to the human eye Mount Specifications: Type: Manual Alt-Azimuth Maximum Height: 1320.8mm (52”) Tripod Leg Diameter: 31.75mm (1.25”) Weight: 3.8 lbs (1.72 kg) Experience the Stars with Confidence With Celestron StarSense Explorer, you have a personal tour guide to the night sky right in your pocket. Its combination of cutting-edge technology, high-quality optics, and intuitive design makes exploring the cosmos accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Whether you’re observing from your backyard or a secluded dark sky site, StarSense Explorer empowers you to navigate and appreciate the beauty of the universe with ease and precision. Included in the Kit: Telescope tube Preassembled mount/tripod 25mm & 10mm eyepieces Erect image diagonal 2x Barlow lens StarPointer finderscope Accessory tray StarSense Explorer phone dock Embark on your celestial journey today with the Celestron StarSense Explorer—where technology meets the stars. Celestron StarSense Explorer Specifications table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px; } th { background-color: #f2f2f2; text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-size: 1.1em; } td { border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; } .category-header { background-color: #e6e6e6; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; } StarSense Explorer Specifications Optical Tube Specifications Optical Design Refractor Aperture 70mm (2.76”) Focal Length 700mm (27.56”) Focal Ratio f/10 Optical Tube Material Aluminum Optical Tube Length 812.8mm (32”) Optical Tube Diameter 76mm (2.99”) Optical Tube Weight 3.6 lbs (1.63 kg) Optical Coatings Fully-Coated Glass Optics Resolution (Dawes) 1.66 arc seconds Resolution (Rayleigh) 1.99 arc seconds Light Gathering Power 100x compared to the human eye Limiting Stellar Magnitude 11.7 Highest Useful Magnification 165x Lowest Useful Magnification 10x Eyepieces and Accessories Eyepiece 1 25mm (0.98”) – 28x Magnification Eyepiece 2 10mm (0.39”) – 70x Magnification Barlow Lens 2× (1.25”) Finderscope StarPointer™ Red Dot Finderscope Star Diagonal Erect Image 90° (1.25”) Mount Specifications Mount Type Manual Alt-Azimuth Height Adjustment Range Up to 1320.8mm (52”) max height Tripod Leg Diameter 31.75mm (1.25”) Steel Tripod Weight 3.8 lbs (1.72 kg) Slew Speeds Manual Accessory Tray Yes GPS Integration Uses phone’s GPS Dovetail Compatibility None Power Requirements None Alignment Procedures Use StarSense Explorer app Total Kit Weight 7.4 lbs (3.35 kg) Smartphone Compatibility Supported iPhones iPhone 6 and up Supported Android Devices Devices running Android 7.1.2 or later (manufactured since 2016) Software Included Primary App StarSense Explorer App Additional Apps SkyPortal App, Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software Included Items Optical Components 70mm Refractor Optical Tube 25mm & 10mm Eyepieces 2x Barlow Lens 90-Degree Erect Image Diagonal StarPointer™ Red Dot Finderscope Mounting and Stability Manual Altazimuth Mount with Slow-Motion Control Rod Full-Height Aluminum Tripod with Accessory Tray Smartphone Integration StarSense Dock for Your Smartphone Additional Accessories Erect Image Diagonal Accessory Tray Additional Features Optical Tube Construction Durable Aluminum Alignment Process Quick, 2-minute procedure using the StarSense Explorer app Dovetail Information None Power and Connectivity Operates manually without the need for batteries or external power sources