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Celestron - StarSense Explorer 102mm Refractor Telescope - Silver/Black

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  • General
    • Brand: Celestron
    • Model Number: 22460
    • Product Name: StarSense Explorer 102mm Refractor Telescope
    • Color: Silver/Black
  • Additional Dimensions
    • Optical Tube Dimension Length: 812.8 millimeters
    • Optical Tube Dimension Diameter: 118 millimeters
    • Objective Lens Diameter: 102 millimeters (Generally, the larger the diameter of the objective lens, the greater the light-collecting power and the brighter images will appear.)
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 4.6 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 4.6 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 32 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 5 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Included
    • Eyepieces Included: 2x 1.25" eyepieces: 10mm, 25mm
    • Tripod Included: true
  • Material
    • Material: Other
  • Features
    • Magnification Type: Variable (Variable magnification indicates the presence of a zoom function on the device, but fixed magnification cannot be adjusted by the user.)
    • Optical Design: Refractor (There are three primary optical designs for telescopes: refractor, reflector, or catadioptric. Refractors use lenses, reflectors use mirror(s), and catadioptric telescopes use a combination of both to form images.)
    • Tripod Mountable: Yes
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 2 years limited
    • Warranty - Labor: 2 years limited
  • Imaging
    • Magnification: 240 times
  • Exposure Control
    • Focal Ratio: f/6.5 (Measurement of the device's optic "speed," calculated by dviding focal length by aperture. The smaller (faster) the f/number, the lower the magnification, wider the field of view, and brighter the image - good for low power observing and deep space photography. Larger (slower) f/numbers are better suited for high power lunar and planetary viewing.)
    • Focal Length: 660 millimeters (The distance from an optical device's primary lens or mirror to the point where light rays come together in a single focused point, used to determine a device's magnifying power.)
  • Other
    • Limiting Visual Magnitude: 13 (Measures the brightness of the object as determined from the naked eye (will be less than the same object's limiting photographic magnitude). The larger the magnitude, the fainter the item that can be seen.)
    • Resolving Power: 1 arc sec (Refers to the device's ability to distinguish detail between far away objects and separate distinct points of an object at small angular distances. The lower the arc seconds, the greater the ability to distinguish detail. Generally, resolving power increases as the diameter of the telescope increases.)
    • Slow-Motion Control: Manual (For optimal tracking of astronomical objects, smooth and steady slow motion control is necessary. Manual control requires adjustments made by the user, while mechanical controls automatically adjust.)
    • Telescope Class: Refractor
    • UPC: 050234224604

Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. Dock, Launch, Explore-Leave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you’ll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After aligning your phone to the telescope’s optics (a quick, 2-minute procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you to move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green. Smartphone Compatibility. StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones; it is compatible with Android 12 and later, as well as iOS 18 and newer, including iPhone XR and newer models. Users with older phones can still use this app, but will not be able to reinstall the app if they uninstall it. Patented StarSense Sky Recognition Technology-StarSense Explorer uses patented technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly orient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database. While other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone’s gyros and accelerometers, which aren’t as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.High Quality Altazimuth Mount with Slow Motion Control An ultra-stable altazimuth mount provides a sturdy foundation for StarSense Explorer DX. Slip clutches and geared slow motion controls in both axes help you move the telescope smoothly and zero in your target. As celestial objects appear to drift across the night sky, you’ll be able to follow them with just a few turns of the knobs. It’s all anchored by an adjustable, full-height tripod. Dazzling Views with High Quality Optics. With a large 102mm (4”) objective lens, this telescope has enough light gathering ability to bring out impressive detail in celestial objects. You can expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, its cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the trapezium in the Orion Nebula, and beautiful Pleiades Open Star Cluster. Celestron’s XLT optical coatings improve light transmission, enhancing the views even more. The telescope also includes a 90-degree erect image diagonal, so you can use it during the day to view birds, wildlife, landscapes, and more. Perfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites. Even if you live in a light polluted city location, StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to be able to pick out Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most famous celestial objects.But if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. With this 4” refractor and relatively dark skies, the Andromeda Galaxy, Hercules Open Star Cluster, and so many more are easily within your reach. The entire telescope kit weighs just 14.2 pounds, so it’s perfectly portable and easy to bring on your next camping trip or to a remote observing site. Everything You Need to Observe Immediately. When you unbox your new StarSense Explorer DX, you’ll find: 102mm refractor optical tube, StarSense dock for your smartphone, Low powered (25mm) and high powered (10mm) eyepiece, 90-degree erect image diagonal, 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.

  • Award-winning and patented StarSense sky recognition technology: uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time.
  • Up to 240x power magnification and 102mm diameter: Refractor design with fully XLT coated optics.
  • 660mm focal length; f/6.5 focal ratio: For clarity and precision.
  • StarSense Explorer Powered by SkySafari™ app: automatically generates a list of objects currently visible. View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city. Or take your telescope to darker skies to view faint, deep sky objects.
  • Aluminum tripod: Provides a stable base.
  • Accessory tray: For convenient storage of accessories.
  • Award-winning and patented StarSense sky recognition technology: uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time.
  • Up to 240x power magnification and 102mm diameter: Refractor design with fully XLT coated optics.
  • 660mm focal length; f/6.5 focal ratio: For clarity and precision.
  • StarSense Explorer Powered by SkySafari™ app: automatically generates a list of objects currently visible. View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city. Or take your telescope to darker skies to view faint, deep sky objects.
  • Aluminum tripod: Provides a stable base.
  • Accessory tray: For convenient storage of accessories.
Whats Included
  • Celestron StarSense Explorer 102mm Refractor Telescope
  • Celestron StarSense Explorer 102mm Refractor Telescope

Q: Is there a tray for holding accessories?

A: Yes, there is an accessory tray for convenient storage.

Q: Does the telescope use a special technology to locate objects?

A: Yes, the telescope uses StarSense sky recognition technology.

Q: Are eyepieces included with the telescope?

A: Yes, the telescope includes two eyepieces: 10mm and 25mm.

Q: What is the magnification power of this telescope?

A: The telescope has up to 240x power magnification.

Q: What type of mount does this telescope have?

A: This telescope has an altazimuth mount with slow motion controls.

Q: What is the focal length of this telescope?

A: The focal length of the telescope is 660 millimeters.

Q: Does this telescope come with a tripod?

A: Yes, this telescope includes a full-height aluminum tripod.

Q: would i be able to see the moons of saturn with this scope?

A: The StarSense Explorer 102mm Refractor Telescope has a Limiting Stellar Magnitude of +12.5. Saturn's largest moon, Titan, has a magnitude of about +8.2, which is well within the range of being visible in this telescope.

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