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Name: Celestron - Starsense Explorer DX 130AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Newtonian Reflector Telescope - Silver/Black
Brand: Celestron
SKU: 6398027
Price: 428.99 USD
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Rating: 4.2 (559 reviews)

Celestron - Starsense Explorer DX 130AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Newtonian Reflector Telescope - Silver/Black

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QuestionCan I see things that are super far out such as other galaxies? you know what i mean not like in perfect detail but just to see the general image.
Asked 4 years ago by Deren.
- Answer Absolutely! The StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ telescope gathers enough light to reveal faint objects such as galaxies and nebulae. The best views will be seen from a dark sky site far from city light pollution. The Andromeda Galaxy will reveal its core, as well as its two faint companion galaxies. The Orion Nebula will appear as a gaseous cosmic flower in space.
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QuestionCan you take a picture of your image
Asked 4 years ago by Jiji.
- Answer You can hold up a second smartphone and place the camera lens up to the eyepiece to take photos of the moon, bright planets, and terrestrial objects.
  Answered 4 years ago by Telescope
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QuestionWhere is this telescope made? USA?
Asked 4 years ago by BuyAmericanProducts.
- Answer The StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ telescope is manufactured in China.
  Answered 4 years ago by Telescope
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QuestionIs this product appropriate for a 13 year old?
Asked 4 years ago by Toni.
- Answer I think this is a decent beginners telescope. Fairly easy to maneuver around. If your child is a typical 13 year old, they should have no problem.
  Answered 4 years ago by RobG
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QuestionDoes anyone know how I would go about using my Sony A6600 with this? Or if I’d have to go with a higher end model? I have a telescope adapter for my A6600.
Asked 5 years ago by JakeR.
- Answer You will need the #93640 Universal Barlow and T-Adapter and a Sony E-mount T-ring adapter for your A6600.
  Answered 5 years ago by Telescope
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QuestionWhy is it when I align the phone with the telescope is it that everything is upside down on the phone
Asked 10 months ago by Kris.
- Answer Please make sure you are using the Starsense Explorer app and not just the camera phone only. The native camera phone will show a reversed mirror image as reflected by the angle mirror in the Starsense phone cradle. Start the Starsense Explorer phone app and follow the on screen prompts to align the telescope. If the image is still upside down, it is likely an issue with the phone's camera setting. The Starsense Explorer app has no settings to invert the image. If the image remains inverted when using the Starsense Explorer app, and the native camera settings are correct, please contact Celestron technical support at https://www.celestron.com/pages/technical-support
  Answered 10 months ago by Telescope
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QuestionWhat size batteries does the scop use?
Asked 10 months ago by Kris.
- Answer The Starsense DX130AZ is a manually operated telescope and does not need batteries. Pointing directions are provided by the attached cellphone using the free Starsense Explorer app. The only item needing a battery is the attached Starpointer finder. It comes with a battery and uses the common CR2032 button battery.
  Answered 10 months ago by Telescope
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QuestionJust opened my $500 telescope but NO INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL?? LOTS OF PIECES
Asked 1 year ago by Disappointed.
- Answer I am sorry to hear there was an omission when your telescope was packaged at the factory. if the telescope and app setup guides are all that is missing, they can be found here online: https://celestron-site-support-files.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/support_files/22461_StarSense_Explorer%20DX_130AZ_QSG_5lang_Web.pdf and here: https://celestron-site-support-files.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/support_files/22461_StarSense_Explorer%20DX_130AZ_QSG_5lang_Web.pdf If the card with the 8-character app unlock code is also missing, please contact tech support and provide proof of purchase and they will provide a replacement code: https://www.celestron.com/pages/technical-support
  Answered 1 year ago by Telescope
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QuestionI intend to travel with it in its original box, so could you please tell me the size of the box (x,y z).
Asked 1 year ago by MauroP.
- Answer Unfortunately, we do not have published specifications for the external box dimensions..
  Answered 1 year ago by Telescope
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QuestionCan you see planets, constellations? What can you not see with this telescope?
Asked 2 years ago by Star.
- Answer Yes you can see planets and stars. You can see pretty much whatever. You program your phone to it and it will tell you what is nearby and you have to know how to adjust in order to find whatever you are looking for.
  Answered 1 year ago by CoolPods
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QuestionHow many mirrors does this telescope have?
Asked 2 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer 2
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QuestionDoes this product come with a warranty?
Asked 3 years ago by Nemo.
- Answer Yes.
  Answered 2 years ago by BrandonM
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QuestionNo one answered my question. What cell phones are compatible with the Celestron 114mm LT Neutonian reflector telescope to use the software? I have a galaxaxy A51 and the software says it is not cmpatible, the phone is only two years old.
Asked 3 years ago by Shell.
- Answer The Samsung Galaxy A51 smartphone is not compatible with the StarSense App, as the internal inclinometer/gyro sensors are not high enough resolution for the App to figure out where the scope and phone are pointing. The A50 model is compatible. To see a list of compatible smartphones, please refer to this link: https://starsenseexplorer.simcur.com/
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QuestionI lost the telescope code card. How can I get a new one?
Asked 3 years ago by Gino.
- Answer Please send an email to request a new code card for your StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ telescope to Celestron's Technical Support Department. They can be reached at: [email protected]
  Answered 3 years ago by Telescope
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QuestionWhat smartphones are compatable with the Star Sense 114 AZ Neutnian LT? The app relayed to my galaxy that it is incompatable. Also, I was more interested in a refractor, I was told they were better for stargazing than a reflector. Is this true?
Asked 3 years ago by Shell.
- Answer The easiest way to check your smartphone's compatibility is to visit Celestron.com/sse with your smartphone’s web browser and run a compatibility check. Otherwise, you can go to the same webpage on your computer and view a list of tested Android smartphones. You can also send an email inquiry to Celestron's Technical Support Department: [email protected] if you have any questions. A refractor telescope, such as the StarSense LT 80AZ and DX 102AZ, will provide sharp views of bright objects such as the Moon and popular planets. However, its smaller aperture will not collect as much light from faint nebulae and galaxies compared to a large aperture reflector telescope such as the StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ and DX 130AZ. Refractor telescopes can use an erect diagonal image suitable for terrestrial viewing, as objects will be viewed in their right-side-up image orientation. Reflector telescopes are not recommended for terrestrial viewing as objects appear upside down, which is normal for this type of optical design.
  Answered 3 years ago by Telescope
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QuestionI live on a bluff and want a telescope that I can look down on the cities below me. I'm estimating I need a telescope with a 30-50 mile radius. I would also want it for star and planet viewing. Unfamiliar with telescopes, which one would you recommend?
Asked 3 years ago by Johnny.
- Answer We recommend a refractor telescope such as the StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ. This telescope comes with an erect image diagonal, so the views will be in their correct right-side up image orientation while observing astronomical and terrestrial objects. The Newtonian Reflector model is ideal for astronomical viewing, but is not recommended for terrestrial viewing, as the view will be upside down, which is normal for this type of optical design. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/celestron-starsense-explorer-102mm-refractor-telescope-silver-black/6398030.p
  Answered 3 years ago by Telescope
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QuestionDOES THE PHONE MOUNT COME WITH THE TELESCOPE?
Asked 3 years ago by scedeb.
- Answer Yes.
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QuestionDoes it come with a mount for your phone?
Asked 3 years ago by Zee.
- Answer The StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ telescope comes with a StarSense Dock to mount your smartphone to help locate celestial objects. If lunar or planetary astrophotography is desired, a second smartphone is required, along with a Smartphone Adapter Kit to help center your targets with the eyepiece: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1640214-REG/celestron_81057_nexyz_dx_kit.html
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QuestionWhat case do you use to store it in out of the box?
Asked 3 years ago by Jinks.
- Answer The StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ telescope can be stored inside the Celestron 40" Telescope Bag #94025.
  Answered 3 years ago by Telescope
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QuestionIs this telescope good for a 10yo to use?
Asked 3 years ago by GiGi.
- Answer As long as a person has access to a smart phone, yes. A younger person may need help lining up the phone's camera.
  Answered 3 years ago by Johnny5
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Celestron - Starsense Explorer DX 130AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Newtonian Reflector Telescope - Silver/Black

Q: QuestionCan I see things that are super far out such as other galaxies? you know what i mean not like in perfect detail but just to see the general image.

Q: QuestionCan you take a picture of your image

Q: QuestionWhere is this telescope made? USA?

Q: QuestionIs this product appropriate for a 13 year old?

Q: QuestionDoes anyone know how I would go about using my Sony A6600 with this? Or if I’d have to go with a higher end model? I have a telescope adapter for my A6600.

Q: QuestionWhy is it when I align the phone with the telescope is it that everything is upside down on the phone

Q: QuestionWhat size batteries does the scop use?

Q: QuestionJust opened my $500 telescope but NO INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL?? LOTS OF PIECES

Q: QuestionI intend to travel with it in its original box, so could you please tell me the size of the box (x,y z).

Q: QuestionCan you see planets, constellations? What can you not see with this telescope?

Q: QuestionHow many mirrors does this telescope have?

Q: QuestionDoes this product come with a warranty?

Q: QuestionNo one answered my question. What cell phones are compatible with the Celestron 114mm LT Neutonian reflector telescope to use the software? I have a galaxaxy A51 and the software says it is not cmpatible, the phone is only two years old.

Q: QuestionI lost the telescope code card. How can I get a new one?

Q: QuestionWhat smartphones are compatable with the Star Sense 114 AZ Neutnian LT? The app relayed to my galaxy that it is incompatable. Also, I was more interested in a refractor, I was told they were better for stargazing than a reflector. Is this true?

Q: QuestionI live on a bluff and want a telescope that I can look down on the cities below me. I'm estimating I need a telescope with a 30-50 mile radius. I would also want it for star and planet viewing. Unfamiliar with telescopes, which one would you recommend?

Q: QuestionDOES THE PHONE MOUNT COME WITH THE TELESCOPE?

Q: QuestionDoes it come with a mount for your phone?

Q: QuestionWhat case do you use to store it in out of the box?

Q: QuestionIs this telescope good for a 10yo to use?

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QuestionCan I see things that are super far out such as other galaxies? you know what i mean not like in perfect detail but just to see the general image.

QuestionCan you take a picture of your image

QuestionWhere is this telescope made? USA?

QuestionIs this product appropriate for a 13 year old?

QuestionDoes anyone know how I would go about using my Sony A6600 with this? Or if I’d have to go with a higher end model? I have a telescope adapter for my A6600.

QuestionWhy is it when I align the phone with the telescope is it that everything is upside down on the phone

QuestionWhat size batteries does the scop use?

QuestionJust opened my $500 telescope but NO INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL?? LOTS OF PIECES

QuestionI intend to travel with it in its original box, so could you please tell me the size of the box (x,y z).

QuestionCan you see planets, constellations? What can you not see with this telescope?

QuestionHow many mirrors does this telescope have?

QuestionDoes this product come with a warranty?

QuestionNo one answered my question. What cell phones are compatible with the Celestron 114mm LT Neutonian reflector telescope to use the software? I have a galaxaxy A51 and the software says it is not cmpatible, the phone is only two years old.

QuestionI lost the telescope code card. How can I get a new one?

QuestionWhat smartphones are compatable with the Star Sense 114 AZ Neutnian LT? The app relayed to my galaxy that it is incompatable. Also, I was more interested in a refractor, I was told they were better for stargazing than a reflector. Is this true?

QuestionI live on a bluff and want a telescope that I can look down on the cities below me. I'm estimating I need a telescope with a 30-50 mile radius. I would also want it for star and planet viewing. Unfamiliar with telescopes, which one would you recommend?

QuestionDOES THE PHONE MOUNT COME WITH THE TELESCOPE?

QuestionDoes it come with a mount for your phone?

QuestionWhat case do you use to store it in out of the box?

QuestionIs this telescope good for a 10yo to use?