Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 8 τηλεσκόπιο

The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 8 Telescope is a powerful Newtonian reflector designed for both beginners and intermediate astronomers. With its large 130mm aperture and StarSense Explorer technology, it offers exceptional light-gathering capability and effortless celestial object location using your smartphone.

Advantages

StarSense Explorer technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns and guide you to thousands of celestial objects. The large 130mm aperture provides bright, detailed views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects. The manual alt-azimuth mount is intuitive and smooth, making it easy to track objects as they move across the sky.

Suitable for

• Amateur astronomers looking for a user-friendly telescope with advanced features
• Stargazers who want to explore deep-sky objects like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters
• Families and educators seeking a reliable telescope for outdoor learning and observation

Key specifications

• Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
• Aperture: 130 mm (5.1 inches)
• Focal Length: 650 mm
• Focal Ratio: f/5
• Eyepieces Included: 25mm (26x), 10mm (65x)
• Highest Useful Magnification: 307x
• Lowest Useful Magnification: 19x
• Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.4
• Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.07 arc seconds
• Resolution (Dawes): 0.89 arc seconds
• Light Gathering Power (vs. human eye): 345x
• Optical Coatings: Fully Coated
• Mount Type: Manual Alt-Azimuth
• Finderscope: StarSense Explorer Dock, Red Dot Finderscope
• Tripod Material: Aluminum
• Smartphone Compatibility: StarSense Explorer App (iOS & Android)
• Optical Tube Weight: 4.2 kg (9.2 lbs)
• Dovetail Compatibility: Vixen style

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use the StarSense Explorer app on a compatible smartphone. The telescope is best used in dark sky locations away from city lights. Consider purchasing additional eyepieces for a wider range of magnifications.