Celestron StarSense Reflector Explorer LT 127AZ

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
• Patent-Pending StarSense Sky Recognition Technology
• Sturdy Altazimuth Mount
• Dazzling Views with High-Quality Optics
• Perfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites

Altazimuth mount with slow-motion control rod

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 5" Newtonian and relatively dark skies, the Andromeda Galaxy, Hercules Open Star Cluster, and so many more are easily within your reach. The set includes a 127 mm Newtonian reflector optical tube, StarSense dock for your smartphone. Low-powered (25mm) and high-powered (10mm) eyepieces, 2x Barlow lens to double the power of each eyepiece, StarPointer red dot finderscope, Full-height tripod with an accessory tray to keep you organized.