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Celestron Starsense Explorer DX 130AZ Robotic
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Celestron Starsense Explorer DX 130AZ Robotic

Key features:

  • Diameter: 130 mm
  • Focal Length - F: 650 mm
  • Focal Ratio (f/): 5
  • Mount: Altazimuth
  • Maximum Useful Magnification (x): 260
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  • Item

    Reflecting

    They use a mirror to gather the light. Then, with a secondary mirror at a 45-degree angle, they send the light to the eyepiece.
  • Lens Diameter 130 mm
  • Mount Type Altazimuth
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658 90 €
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Description

Description

Celestron Starsense Explorer DX 130 Telescope

With the StarSense Explorer, Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope, as it is the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real-time.

StarSense Explorer™ DX 130AZ Newtonian Reflector Telescope guided by smartphone app

With the StarSense Explorer – the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the sky and calculate its orientation in real-time – Celestron redefines the manual telescope. The StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginner amateur astronomers, as the app is user-friendly and features detailed tutorial material. You will feel like you have your own personal guide to the night sky.

Set up, launch, explore

Forget complicated star charts, inaccurate planetarium-type apps, and expensive automated mounts. With Celestron StarSense Explorer telescopes, finding celestial objects is easier, faster, and more accurate than ever. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you'll be navigating the sky with confidence.

Place your smartphone in the special holder located on the optical tube and launch the StarSense Explorer app. Once the smartphone is aligned with the telescope, a process that takes only two minutes, the StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects that are visible (above the horizon) at that moment. Once you select the object you want, arrows appear on the screen, showing you where to point the telescope. When the object is ready for observation, the reticle turns green.

Smartphone Compatibility

The StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including the iPhone 6 and most models manufactured from 2016 onwards running Android 7.1.2. For a full compatibility list click here.

StarSense Sky Recognition Technology (patent pending)

The StarSense Explorer uses patent-pending technology and your smartphone to accurately determine where your telescope is aimed in the night sky. A LISA algorithm, similar to those used by orbiting satellites to correct their orientation, helps the app match star patterns it detects in the sky with the stored data in its database.

There are other astronomy apps that claim to help you find objects in the sky, but they rely solely on the phone's gyroscopes and accelerometers, which are not as accurate as the LISA technology. No other app can tell you precisely when your target is centered in the field of view of your eyepiece.

High-quality altazimuth mount with micrometric movement

This is an extremely stable altazimuth mount, providing a sturdy base for the Explorer DX optical tube. By releasing the axis brakes, you can roughly point the tube towards the target, and then the fine adjustment controls on both axes help you bring it to the center of the field of view. As celestial objects shift in the sky (in reality, of course, it is the Earth that is rotating), you can track them by turning these controls. The mount sits on a height-adjustable tripod.

Beautiful images with high-quality optics

With a primary mirror of 130 mm, this telescope has a sufficiently large light-gathering capacity to reveal impressive details of celestial objects. You can expect clear and bright images of the four Galilean moons, the cloud bands and the Great Red Spot of Jupiter, the moons of Saturn, the trapezium of the Orion Nebula, and the beautiful Pleiades star cluster. The high-reflectivity coatings on the primary and secondary mirrors further enhance the image quality.

Suitable for both dark skies and urban environments

Even if you live in a city where the sky suffers from light pollution, the StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to distinguish Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most well-known celestial objects.

But if you can move the telescope to a somewhat darker location, you will be able to see more objects. With this 5-inch telescope under a relatively dark sky, the Andromeda galaxy, the Hercules open star cluster, and many other sights will be at your disposal.

The entire telescope system weighs about 8 kg, so it is absolutely portable and you can very easily take it with you the next time you go camping or just to a distant dark location.

When you open the packaging of your new StarSense Explorer DX, you will find:

  • 130 mm Newtonian reflector optical tube
  • Mount for your smartphone
  • One low magnification eyepiece (25 mm) and one high magnification eyepiece (10 mm)
  • StarPointer red dot finder, ideal for using the telescope during the day or without the StarSense Explorer app
  • Altazimuth mount with slow motion controls
  • Full-height tripod with accessory tray, to keep everything organized

Technical Specifications:

  • Optical tube material: Steel
  • Minimum useful magnification: 20x
  • Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.07 arc seconds
  • Resolution (Dawes): 0.89 arc seconds
  • Light gathering power (compared to the human eye): 345x
  • Obstruction (linear) from secondary mirror: 45mm (1.73")
  • Obstruction percentage relative to aperture diameter: 34%
  • Obstruction by area: 11%
  • Optical coatings: Glass mirrors, coated with aluminum and silicon dioxide
  • Optical tube length: 635mm
  • Optical tube diameter: 165mm
  • Optical tube weight: 3.99 kg
  • Dovetail: CG-5 Dovetail Bar
  • Mount type: Manual altazimuth
  • Tripod: Aluminum, maximum height 1245 mm
  • Accessory tray: Yes
  • Tripod weight: 4.17 kg
  • GPS: Uses smartphone GPS
  • Dovetail compatibility: CG-5 Dovetail bar
  • Alignment procedures: Use of StarSense Explorer app
  • Total weight: 8.16 kg

Software

  • StarSense Explorer app
  • SkyPortal app
  • Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software

Important: Check the compatibility of the application with your device HERE.

Included in the package:

  • Telescope tube
  • Mount/tripod (assembled)
  • Eyepieces 25mm & 10mm
  • StarPointer finder
  • Accessory tray
  • Mobile phone holder
  • Instructions in Greek

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information
See full description

Specifications

Specifications

Dimensions

Type
Reflecting

Type

Reflecting

They use a mirror to gather the light. Then, with a secondary mirror at a 45-degree angle, they send the light to the eyepiece.
Lens Diameter
130 mm
Focal Length
-

Focal Length

It is the distance that light rays need to travel to reach the focal point, that is, the sensor of the lens.

The shorter the focal length, the wider the angle of view for the photograph, and therefore, the more of what is in front of us the lens can capture.
Τρόπος Στήριξης
Altazimuth
Robotic
No
with Holder for Smartphone Camera
Yes
Wi-Fi
No

User Level

Beginner
No
Familiar
Yes
Experienced
No

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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Reviews (8)

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  • Easy to set up
  • Visual field enlargement
  • Clarity
  • Do you easily find components for its upgrade?
  • Stability of tripod/base
  • Easy to transfer
  • Moderate difficulty in adjusting the sight
  • Value for money

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nkareliotis
5
12 out of 13 members found this review helpful
nkareliotis

Verified purchase

The hobby of astronomy observation is quite expensive, so this particular telescope is a relatively affordable way to get started with satisfactory results.

The Starsense Explorer app is quite helpful in the initial steps, but it requires patience for familiarization and the first alignment.

A basic requirement for good results is suitable weather conditions, as well as proper mirror alignment.

This specific telescope model is a Newtonian Bird-Jones, and one of its main drawbacks is the collimation process, which needs to be done frequently, especially if the telescope is moved often. There are manual collimation methods, but for beginners, purchasing a laser collimator is helpful.

Important note: In order for the laser collimation to work on Bird-Jones telescopes, the corrector lens inside the focusing tube must be removed first.

Translated from Greek ·
  • Easy to set up
  • Visual field enlargement
  • Clarity
  • Stability of tripod/base
  • Do you easily find components for its upgrade?
  • Easy to transfer
  • Value for money
  • Moderate difficulty in adjusting the sight
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Themis_Papakonstantinou
2
10 out of 11 members found this review helpful
Themis_Papakonstantinou

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You need a telescope if you want to observe something beyond the moon. It takes a lot of patience to learn how to aim, the trick with the mobile app is good but in the end it requires searching, it roughly takes you to the place where you need to do research. Observing in the city is tragic (beyond the moon) due to light pollution and heat from the rooftops of apartment buildings.
In general, I am still searching but I have not been able to see a star or a nebula even in the countryside. Much more detail is needed for planets like Saturn's rings, for example.
For 300+€, I expected something better, especially for beginners.

Translated from Greek ·
  • Easy to set up
  • Stability of tripod/base
  • Visual field enlargement
  • Clarity
  • Moderate difficulty in adjusting the sight
  • Moderate difficulty to transfer
  • Value for money
Did you find this review helpful?
  • Katerina_Katsiri
    5
    10 out of 10 members found this review helpful
    Katerina_Katsiri
    This review is about the lens diameter: 165.1 mm

    This telescope is not at all bad, and as a 12-year-old amateur astrophotographer, I would say it is a very good starting point for beginners. It is relatively easy to use and set up, as it uses an altazimuth mount, which I am familiar with. The only issue is that it takes a little effort to secure the front mirror so that you can see what the telescope is pointing at. Meanwhile, the starsense explorer app is very helpful in locating star clusters or nebulae. Planets are easy to locate with the naked eye and capture with this telescope. Moreover, with that app, you can even place your phone in the starsense holder and go through an alignment process to have it show you arrows pointing approximately where the telescope is pointing. Excellent!!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy to set up
    • Visual field enlargement
    • Clarity
    • Stability of tripod/base
    • Do you easily find components for its upgrade?
    • Easy sight adjustment
    • Easy to transfer
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Papaioannougiannes87
    1
    4 out of 12 members found this review helpful
    Papaioannougiannes87
    This review is about the lens diameter: 165.1 mm

    Good evening, the telescope does not live up to its promises. It requires many additional accessories in order to find and see the targets. I managed to see the Orion Nebula, but I am in an area with no light pollution, and even then, the situation is terrible. It is better to spend more money, around a thousand or more, in order to have a decent telescope

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy to set up
    • Do you easily find components for its upgrade?
    • Easy to transfer
    • Stability of tripod/base
    • Moderate difficulty in adjusting the sight
    • Visual field enlargement
    • Clarity
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • nikolasfloudas
    4
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    nikolasfloudas
    This review is about the lens diameter: 165.1 mm

    Guys, the telescope is perfect, easy to set up, includes step-by-step instructions, and comes with accessories like lenses and targeting through the smartphone app. So, it's easier to locate the point you want to see, like Saturn for example. Check out the photo I captured with my phone's camera.

    The construction of the base is quite good, but it's not as stable in certain areas. It needs a more sturdy construction here. Also, the app doesn't work properly on some smartphones, despite having the Android version. It's one of the problems I encountered.

    You can also find extra accessories, like a special base for the phone that allows you to view the sky and planets through the phone screen.

    It's definitely worth the money.

    I want to emphasize here that you can easily see Saturn, although it may be small, it's easily distinguishable. However, there is a natural logical problem due to the rotation of the Earth. You can't stabilize the telescope, and you will constantly need to move it. After a while, you will lose sight of it... and you will have to keep moving the telescope. This is perfectly logical. So, here you can get a robotic system or at least another base that moves automatically according to the rotation of the Earth.

    Overall, it's a great starting point for anyone

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy to set up
    • Visual field enlargement
    • Clarity
    • Value for money
    • Stability of tripod/base
    • Do you find components for an upgrade with moderate difficulty?
    • Moderate difficulty to transfer
    • Difficult sight adjustment
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 4
    Bedivere

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the lens diameter: 165.1 mm

  • 5
    nionios_giatras

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the lens diameter: 165.1 mm

    • Easy to set up
    • Visual field enlargement
    • Clarity
    • Stability of tripod/base
    • Easy sight adjustment
    • Easy to transfer
    • Value for money
  • 5
    Manolis_Lachanidakis

    • Easy to set up
    • Visual field enlargement
    • Clarity
    • Easy sight adjustment
    • Stability of tripod/base
    • Do you find components for an upgrade with moderate difficulty?
    • Moderate difficulty to transfer
    • Value for money
  • Katerina_Katsiri
    5
    Katerina_Katsiri

    This telescope is not at all bad, and as a 12-year-old amateur astrophotographer, I would say it is a very good starting point for beginners. It is relatively easy to use and set up, as it uses an altazimuth mount, which I am familiar with. The only issue is that it takes a little effort to secure the front mirror so that you can see what the telescope is pointing at. Meanwhile, the starsense explorer app is very helpful in locating star clusters or nebulae. Planets are easy to locate with the naked eye and capture with this telescope. Moreover, with that app, you can even place your phone in the starsense holder and go through an alignment process to have it show you arrows pointing approximately where the telescope is pointing. Excellent!!

    Translated from Greek ·
    10
  • Papaioannougiannes87
    1
    Papaioannougiannes87

    Good evening, the telescope does not live up to its promises. It requires many additional accessories in order to find and see the targets. I managed to see the Orion Nebula, but I am in an area with no light pollution, and even then, the situation is terrible. It is better to spend more money, around a thousand or more, in order to have a decent telescope

    Translated from Greek ·
    4
  • nikolasfloudas
    4
    nikolasfloudas

    Guys, the telescope is perfect, easy to set up, includes step-by-step instructions, and comes with accessories like lenses and targeting through the smartphone app. So, it's easier to locate the point you want to see, like Saturn for example. Check out the photo I captured with my phone's camera.

    The construction of the base is quite good, but it's not as stable in certain areas. It needs a more sturdy construction here. Also, the app doesn't work properly on some smartphones, despite having the Android version. It's one of the problems I encountered.

    You can also find extra accessories, like a special base for the phone that allows you to view the sky and planets through the phone screen.

    It's definitely worth the money.

    I want to emphasize here that you can easily see Saturn, although it may be small, it's easily distinguishable. However, there is a natural logical problem due to the rotation of the Earth. You can't stabilize the telescope, and you will constantly need to move it. After a while, you will lose sight of it... and you will have to keep moving the telescope. This is perfectly logical. So, here you can get a robotic system or at least another base that moves automatically according to the rotation of the Earth.

    Overall, it's a great starting point for anyone

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • 4
    Bedivere

    0
  • 5
    nionios_giatras

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Description & Specifications

Celestron Starsense Explorer DX 130 Telescope

With the StarSense Explorer, Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope, as it is the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real-time.

StarSense Explorer™ DX 130AZ Newtonian Reflector Telescope guided by smartphone app

With the StarSense Explorer – the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the sky and calculate its orientation in real-time – Celestron redefines the manual telescope. The StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginner amateur astronomers, as the app is user-friendly and features detailed tutorial material. You will feel like you have your own personal guide to the night sky.

Set up, launch, explore

Forget complicated star charts, inaccurate planetarium-type apps, and expensive automated mounts. With Celestron StarSense Explorer telescopes, finding celestial objects is easier, faster, and more accurate than ever. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you'll be navigating the sky with confidence.

Place your smartphone in the special holder located on the optical tube and launch the StarSense Explorer app. Once the smartphone is aligned with the telescope, a process that takes only two minutes, the StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects that are visible (above the horizon) at that moment. Once you select the object you want, arrows appear on the screen, showing you where to point the telescope. When the object is ready for observation, the reticle turns green.

Smartphone Compatibility

The StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including the iPhone 6 and most models manufactured from 2016 onwards running Android 7.1.2. For a full compatibility list click here.

StarSense Sky Recognition Technology (patent pending)

The StarSense Explorer uses patent-pending technology and your smartphone to accurately determine where your telescope is aimed in the night sky. A LISA algorithm, similar to those used by orbiting satellites to correct their orientation, helps the app match star patterns it detects in the sky with the stored data in its database.

There are other astronomy apps that claim to help you find objects in the sky, but they rely solely on the phone's gyroscopes and accelerometers, which are not as accurate as the LISA technology. No other app can tell you precisely when your target is centered in the field of view of your eyepiece.

High-quality altazimuth mount with micrometric movement

This is an extremely stable altazimuth mount, providing a sturdy base for the Explorer DX optical tube. By releasing the axis brakes, you can roughly point the tube towards the target, and then the fine adjustment controls on both axes help you bring it to the center of the field of view. As celestial objects shift in the sky (in reality, of course, it is the Earth that is rotating), you can track them by turning these controls. The mount sits on a height-adjustable tripod.

Beautiful images with high-quality optics

With a primary mirror of 130 mm, this telescope has a sufficiently large light-gathering capacity to reveal impressive details of celestial objects. You can expect clear and bright images of the four Galilean moons, the cloud bands and the Great Red Spot of Jupiter, the moons of Saturn, the trapezium of the Orion Nebula, and the beautiful Pleiades star cluster. The high-reflectivity coatings on the primary and secondary mirrors further enhance the image quality.

Suitable for both dark skies and urban environments

Even if you live in a city where the sky suffers from light pollution, the StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to distinguish Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most well-known celestial objects.

But if you can move the telescope to a somewhat darker location, you will be able to see more objects. With this 5-inch telescope under a relatively dark sky, the Andromeda galaxy, the Hercules open star cluster, and many other sights will be at your disposal.

The entire telescope system weighs about 8 kg, so it is absolutely portable and you can very easily take it with you the next time you go camping or just to a distant dark location.

When you open the packaging of your new StarSense Explorer DX, you will find:

  • 130 mm Newtonian reflector optical tube
  • Mount for your smartphone
  • One low magnification eyepiece (25 mm) and one high magnification eyepiece (10 mm)
  • StarPointer red dot finder, ideal for using the telescope during the day or without the StarSense Explorer app
  • Altazimuth mount with slow motion controls
  • Full-height tripod with accessory tray, to keep everything organized

Technical Specifications:

  • Optical tube material: Steel
  • Minimum useful magnification: 20x
  • Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.07 arc seconds
  • Resolution (Dawes): 0.89 arc seconds
  • Light gathering power (compared to the human eye): 345x
  • Obstruction (linear) from secondary mirror: 45mm (1.73")
  • Obstruction percentage relative to aperture diameter: 34%
  • Obstruction by area: 11%
  • Optical coatings: Glass mirrors, coated with aluminum and silicon dioxide
  • Optical tube length: 635mm
  • Optical tube diameter: 165mm
  • Optical tube weight: 3.99 kg
  • Dovetail: CG-5 Dovetail Bar
  • Mount type: Manual altazimuth
  • Tripod: Aluminum, maximum height 1245 mm
  • Accessory tray: Yes
  • Tripod weight: 4.17 kg
  • GPS: Uses smartphone GPS
  • Dovetail compatibility: CG-5 Dovetail bar
  • Alignment procedures: Use of StarSense Explorer app
  • Total weight: 8.16 kg

Software

  • StarSense Explorer app
  • SkyPortal app
  • Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software

Important: Check the compatibility of the application with your device HERE.

Included in the package:

  • Telescope tube
  • Mount/tripod (assembled)
  • Eyepieces 25mm & 10mm
  • StarPointer finder
  • Accessory tray
  • Mobile phone holder
  • Instructions in Greek

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information

Dimensions

Type
Reflecting

Type

Reflecting

They use a mirror to gather the light. Then, with a secondary mirror at a 45-degree angle, they send the light to the eyepiece.
Lens Diameter
130 mm
Focal Length
-

Focal Length

It is the distance that light rays need to travel to reach the focal point, that is, the sensor of the lens.

The shorter the focal length, the wider the angle of view for the photograph, and therefore, the more of what is in front of us the lens can capture.
Τρόπος Στήριξης
Altazimuth
Robotic
No
with Holder for Smartphone Camera
Yes
Wi-Fi
No

User Level

Beginner
No
Familiar
Yes
Experienced
No

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (8)

3.7
8
3.7
Review this product
  1. 4
  2. 2
  3. 3 stars
    0
  4. 1
  5. 1
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  • Easy to set up
  • Visual field enlargement
  • Clarity
  • Do you easily find components for its upgrade?
  • Stability of tripod/base
  • Easy to transfer
  • Moderate difficulty in adjusting the sight
  • Value for money

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Reviews by our members

nkareliotis
5
12 out of 13 members found this review helpful
nkareliotis

Verified purchase

The hobby of astronomy observation is quite expensive, so this particular telescope is a relatively affordable way to get started with satisfactory results.

The Starsense Explorer app is quite helpful in the initial steps, but it requires patience for familiarization and the first alignment.

A basic requirement for good results is suitable weather conditions, as well as proper mirror alignment.

This specific telescope model is a Newtonian Bird-Jones, and one of its main drawbacks is the collimation process, which needs to be done frequently, especially if the telescope is moved often. There are manual collimation methods, but for beginners, purchasing a laser collimator is helpful.

Important note: In order for the laser collimation to work on Bird-Jones telescopes, the corrector lens inside the focusing tube must be removed first.

Translated from Greek ·
  • Easy to set up
  • Visual field enlargement
  • Clarity
  • Stability of tripod/base
  • Do you easily find components for its upgrade?
  • Easy to transfer
  • Value for money
  • Moderate difficulty in adjusting the sight
Did you find this review helpful?

Themis_Papakonstantinou
2
10 out of 11 members found this review helpful
Themis_Papakonstantinou

Verified purchase

You need a telescope if you want to observe something beyond the moon. It takes a lot of patience to learn how to aim, the trick with the mobile app is good but in the end it requires searching, it roughly takes you to the place where you need to do research. Observing in the city is tragic (beyond the moon) due to light pollution and heat from the rooftops of apartment buildings.
In general, I am still searching but I have not been able to see a star or a nebula even in the countryside. Much more detail is needed for planets like Saturn's rings, for example.
For 300+€, I expected something better, especially for beginners.

Translated from Greek ·
  • Easy to set up
  • Stability of tripod/base
  • Visual field enlargement
  • Clarity
  • Moderate difficulty in adjusting the sight
  • Moderate difficulty to transfer
  • Value for money
Did you find this review helpful?
  • Katerina_Katsiri
    5
    10 out of 10 members found this review helpful
    Katerina_Katsiri
    This review is about the lens diameter: 165.1 mm

    This telescope is not at all bad, and as a 12-year-old amateur astrophotographer, I would say it is a very good starting point for beginners. It is relatively easy to use and set up, as it uses an altazimuth mount, which I am familiar with. The only issue is that it takes a little effort to secure the front mirror so that you can see what the telescope is pointing at. Meanwhile, the starsense explorer app is very helpful in locating star clusters or nebulae. Planets are easy to locate with the naked eye and capture with this telescope. Moreover, with that app, you can even place your phone in the starsense holder and go through an alignment process to have it show you arrows pointing approximately where the telescope is pointing. Excellent!!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy to set up
    • Visual field enlargement
    • Clarity
    • Stability of tripod/base
    • Do you easily find components for its upgrade?
    • Easy sight adjustment
    • Easy to transfer
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Papaioannougiannes87
    1
    4 out of 12 members found this review helpful
    Papaioannougiannes87
    This review is about the lens diameter: 165.1 mm

    Good evening, the telescope does not live up to its promises. It requires many additional accessories in order to find and see the targets. I managed to see the Orion Nebula, but I am in an area with no light pollution, and even then, the situation is terrible. It is better to spend more money, around a thousand or more, in order to have a decent telescope

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy to set up
    • Do you easily find components for its upgrade?
    • Easy to transfer
    • Stability of tripod/base
    • Moderate difficulty in adjusting the sight
    • Visual field enlargement
    • Clarity
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • nikolasfloudas
    4
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    nikolasfloudas
    This review is about the lens diameter: 165.1 mm

    Guys, the telescope is perfect, easy to set up, includes step-by-step instructions, and comes with accessories like lenses and targeting through the smartphone app. So, it's easier to locate the point you want to see, like Saturn for example. Check out the photo I captured with my phone's camera.

    The construction of the base is quite good, but it's not as stable in certain areas. It needs a more sturdy construction here. Also, the app doesn't work properly on some smartphones, despite having the Android version. It's one of the problems I encountered.

    You can also find extra accessories, like a special base for the phone that allows you to view the sky and planets through the phone screen.

    It's definitely worth the money.

    I want to emphasize here that you can easily see Saturn, although it may be small, it's easily distinguishable. However, there is a natural logical problem due to the rotation of the Earth. You can't stabilize the telescope, and you will constantly need to move it. After a while, you will lose sight of it... and you will have to keep moving the telescope. This is perfectly logical. So, here you can get a robotic system or at least another base that moves automatically according to the rotation of the Earth.

    Overall, it's a great starting point for anyone

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Easy to set up
    • Visual field enlargement
    • Clarity
    • Value for money
    • Stability of tripod/base
    • Do you find components for an upgrade with moderate difficulty?
    • Moderate difficulty to transfer
    • Difficult sight adjustment
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 4
    Bedivere

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the lens diameter: 165.1 mm

  • 5
    nionios_giatras

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the lens diameter: 165.1 mm

    • Easy to set up
    • Visual field enlargement
    • Clarity
    • Stability of tripod/base
    • Easy sight adjustment
    • Easy to transfer
    • Value for money
  • 5
    Manolis_Lachanidakis

    • Easy to set up
    • Visual field enlargement
    • Clarity
    • Easy sight adjustment
    • Stability of tripod/base
    • Do you find components for an upgrade with moderate difficulty?
    • Moderate difficulty to transfer
    • Value for money
  • Katerina_Katsiri
    5
    Katerina_Katsiri

    This telescope is not at all bad, and as a 12-year-old amateur astrophotographer, I would say it is a very good starting point for beginners. It is relatively easy to use and set up, as it uses an altazimuth mount, which I am familiar with. The only issue is that it takes a little effort to secure the front mirror so that you can see what the telescope is pointing at. Meanwhile, the starsense explorer app is very helpful in locating star clusters or nebulae. Planets are easy to locate with the naked eye and capture with this telescope. Moreover, with that app, you can even place your phone in the starsense holder and go through an alignment process to have it show you arrows pointing approximately where the telescope is pointing. Excellent!!

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  • Papaioannougiannes87
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    Papaioannougiannes87

    Good evening, the telescope does not live up to its promises. It requires many additional accessories in order to find and see the targets. I managed to see the Orion Nebula, but I am in an area with no light pollution, and even then, the situation is terrible. It is better to spend more money, around a thousand or more, in order to have a decent telescope

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  • nikolasfloudas
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    nikolasfloudas

    Guys, the telescope is perfect, easy to set up, includes step-by-step instructions, and comes with accessories like lenses and targeting through the smartphone app. So, it's easier to locate the point you want to see, like Saturn for example. Check out the photo I captured with my phone's camera.

    The construction of the base is quite good, but it's not as stable in certain areas. It needs a more sturdy construction here. Also, the app doesn't work properly on some smartphones, despite having the Android version. It's one of the problems I encountered.

    You can also find extra accessories, like a special base for the phone that allows you to view the sky and planets through the phone screen.

    It's definitely worth the money.

    I want to emphasize here that you can easily see Saturn, although it may be small, it's easily distinguishable. However, there is a natural logical problem due to the rotation of the Earth. You can't stabilize the telescope, and you will constantly need to move it. After a while, you will lose sight of it... and you will have to keep moving the telescope. This is perfectly logical. So, here you can get a robotic system or at least another base that moves automatically according to the rotation of the Earth.

    Overall, it's a great starting point for anyone

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