Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ Smartphone Telescope

Celestron has revolutionized the manual telescope experience with the introduction of the StarSense Explorer, a ground-breaking product that utilizes your smartphone to analyze the night sky and determine the telescope's real-time position. This innovative solution is particularly well-suited for beginners, thanks to the user-friendly app and comprehensive tutorials.

Forget about complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and complex computerized mounts. With the StarSense Explorer, locating celestial objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you'll be navigating the sky with confidence.

Here's how it works: Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the dedicated app. After a quick, 2-minute alignment process, the app generates a list of visible celestial objects based on your exact time and location. All you need to do is select the object you wish to observe, and the app will guide you with on-screen arrows, indicating the precise movements required to point the telescope towards your target. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green, signaling that it's now visible through the telescope's eyepiece.

The StarSense Explorer is compatible with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up, as well as Android devices running 7.1.2 or later, manufactured since 2016. This seamless integration between your smartphone and the telescope is made possible by Celestron's patented StarSense sky recognition technology.

Unlike other astronomy apps that rely solely on the phone's gyros and accelerometers, the StarSense Explorer uses a more advanced "Lost in Space Algorithm" (LISA), similar to the ones used by satellites to orient themselves in orbit. This technology allows the app to accurately match the detected star patterns with its internal database, providing a level of precision that far exceeds the capabilities of traditional smartphone-based solutions.

The StarSense Explorer is more than just a clever gadget – it's a powerful and versatile telescope in its own right. Equipped with a high-quality 114mm Newtonian reflector, the telescope boasts enough light-gathering ability to provide stunning views of the Moon, planets, and a wide range of deep-sky objects, such as the Orion Nebula.

Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960, stands behind the StarSense Explorer with a 2-year US warranty and unlimited support from their team of experienced experts. Buying this telescope means investing in a reliable, innovative, and user-friendly stargazing experience that will unlock the wonders of the night sky, whether you're a seasoned astronomer or a curious beginner.

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