Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Refractor Telescope

Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Refractor Telescope

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Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Refractor Telescope
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Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Refractor Telescope

Dock your smartphone on the award winning app-enabled Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ and quickly navigate the night sky, ideal for beginners, it includes 25mm & 10mm eyepieces and the Celestron Starry Night software.

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Product details

Bar Code:  050234224512
Part Number:  22451-CGL
Brand:  Celestron
Skill Level  Beginner
Aperture  80 mm
Mount Type  Manual Alt-Azimuth
Focal Length  900 mm
Optical Design  Refractor
Warranty  2 Years

 

With the Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Refractor Telescope locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you can be navigating the sky with confidence. 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), the StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection, and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green.

The StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016.

StarSense Explorer uses patent-pending 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 reorient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database.

StarSense Explorer LT has a simple altazimuth mount, which makes it easy to move the telescope to find your target. A slow-motion altitude adjustment knob helps you fine tune the telescope's pointing position and follow targets as they appear to drift across the night sky. It's all anchored by an adjustable, full-height tripod.

You can expect sharp, bright views through this 80mm refractor. Fully coated glass optics provide increased light transmission, enhancing details in celestial objects. 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.

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. The entire telescope kit weighs just 9.2 pounds, so it is perfectly portable and easy to bring on your next camping trip or to a remote observing site.


Features
- 80mm refractor optical tube
- StarSense dock for your smartphone
- Low powered (25mm) and high powered (10mm) eyepiece
- 2x Barlow lens to double the power of each eyepiece
- 90-degree erect image diagonal
- StarPointer red dot finderscope, perfect for using the telescope during the day or without the StarSense Explorer app

Specifications
Optical Design: Refractor
Aperture: 80mm
Focal Length: 900mm
Focal Ratio: f/11
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1: 25mm
Magnification of Eyepiece 1: 36x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2: 10mm
Magnification of Eyepiece 2: 90x
Barlow Lens: 2x (1.25")
Finderscope: StarPointer red dot finderscope
Star Diagonal: Erect image 90°
Optical Tube: Aluminum
Highest Useful Magnification: 189x
Lowest Useful Magnification: 11x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 12
Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.74 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes): 1.45 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): 131x
Optical Coatings: Fully-Coated glass optics
Optical Tube Length: 965mm
Optical Tube Diameter: 90mm
Mount Type: Manual Alt-Azimuth
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod): Aluminium, 1320.8mm max height
Tripod Leg Diameter: 31.75mm steel
Accessory Tray: Yes
Slew Speeds: Manual
GPS: Uses phone's GPS
Dovetail Compatibility: CG-5 Dovetail bar
Power Requirements: None (Recommend PowerTank Glow to keep phone charged while using app)
Alignment Procedures: Use StarSense Explorer app
Software: StarSense Explorer app | SkyPortal app | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software
Total Kit Weight: 4.17 kg

Note: Smartphone shown in images is not included.
 

About the Starsense Explorer Range

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wished you knew more about what you were seeing?

When combined with a smartphone and the StarSense Explorer app, the Celestron StarSense Explorer series of telescopes can easily track the sky and provide a real-time pointing guide to celestial objects. The StarSense app uses your phone's camera and sensors to create an augmented-reality view, allowing you to discover stars, planets, and other objects with ease.

Once you have located an object, the telescope's mount and motorised system automatically adjust to keep it in view, making this range a great option for beginners or anyone who wants to spend more time observing and less time searching for objects. With the Celestron StarSense Explorer, exploring the wonders of the night sky has never been more convenient or exciting.

Popular in this range

Top-selling telescopes in the StarSense Explorer range include the Explorer LT 127AZ reflector telescope and the LT 70AZ refractor telescope. 

Popular new additions to the range include the StarSense Explorer 8" Dobsonian Telescope and the StarSense Explorer 150MM Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope.

Recommended by PicStop

Our recommendation from the StarSense Explorer range would be the StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ, which is simple to use with the Starsense app - ideal for beginners and experienced astronomers alike. 

Worth a mention are the Royal Observatory Greenwich StarsSense Explorer DX 100AZ and the latest version of the StarSense Explorer 130MM Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope.

Looking for ideas or guidance?

Not sure where to start? Drop us a line with your telescope questions and we'll be happy to help. Call us on 01624 670005 or contact us here.

You can browse alternative Celestron telescope ranges here or visit our main Telescopes Category to shop a huge selection of telescopes by brand or by type.

Looking for alternatives to Celestron? Visit our brands page to browse similar telescope ranges from Skywatcher, Meade and National Geographic.

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Average Rating (6 Reviews):  
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Rating:  
CELESTRON STARSENSE EXPLORER LT 80AZ
28 August 2022  | 

Great beginner telescope, easy to assemble and set up. Adequate performance for the price. The mount could be improved for better sturdiness as it's prone to vibrations when the tube is operated, thus focusing while using a bigger magnification is a challenge.

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.


Rating:  
Good Scope for a beginner
08 August 2021  | 

As a beginner this scope has assisted me in understanding so much.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.


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New to Astronomy
08 August 2021  | 

As a beginner this scope has assisted me in understanding so much. I know want to increase my knowledge, as this made starting out so simple.

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A Gift that full of promise
15 February 2021  | 

Good value end prompt delivery. My wife is still getting to grips with the technology and hoping for more clear evenings!

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.


Rating:  
Great for a novice
31 December 2020  | 

This telescope was simple to set up and as a total novice, the Starsense app really helped when trying to locate planets and stars. Easily transportable and lightweight. We are still learning but so far we have had a great experience using this telescope.

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful.


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07 June 2020  | 

Very pleased with purchase would highly recommend

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8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

Boxed Dimensions (LxWxH cm): 96.57 / 21.25 / 37.16 / - Weight (g) Boxed/Un-Boxed: 7711.07 / 4173
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