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This intelligent home observatory combines advanced optics with AI-powered imaging and smartphone control, allowing easy capture of celestial objects with professional clarity, effortless setup, real-time image enhancement, and seamless sharing, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced astrophotographers.
The Celestron Origin Mark II features a 6" Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph with an ultra-fast f/2.2 optical system, ideal for capturing sharp, wide-field images. The integrated Celestron Origin 678C Camera with Sony's Starvis 2 CMOS sensor ensures crisp, detailed images in near real-time.
With AI-assisted real-time image processing and automatic setup via StarSense technology, this telescope is both intelligent and easy to use. It aligns itself in minutes, allowing you to explore the universe effortlessly.
The Celestron Origin app, powered by SkySafari, lets you control the telescope from your phone or tablet. Select celestial objects and watch them appear on-screen in full colour, making the universe accessible at your fingertips.
Built-in Wi-Fi and a lithium battery provide wireless, portable operation. The system is expandable with equatorial wedge and StarSense Autoguider for advanced imaging, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced astronomers.
Features like an integrated autofocuser, dew prevention system, and filter drawer make the Origin Mark II a complete astrophotography studio. It allows you to share, stream, or save images across multiple devices, enhancing your stargazing experience.
| Optical Design | Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph |
|---|---|
| Aperture | 152mm (5.98") |
| Focal Length | 335mm (13.18") |
| Focal Ratio | f/2.2 |
| Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT coatings throughout |
| Central Obstruction Diameter | 63mm (2.48") (41% of aperture diameter) |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 474x |
| Image Resolution | 1.48 arcsec/pixel |
| Dovetail | CG-5 Dovetail Bar |
| Filter Drawer | Integrated, accepts 1.25" or 2" astroimaging filters |
| Imaging Sensor Info | |
| CMOS Image Sensor | Sony IMX678-AAQR1, color, back-illuminated |
| Sensor Size | 8.9mm (0.35") diagonal |
| Pixel Size | 2.0µm x 2.0µm |
| Number of Effective Pixels | 8.3M (3856 x 2180) |
| Field of View | 1.32° x 0.75° |
| Onboard Computer | Raspberry Pi 4 Model B |
|---|---|
| Mount | Computerized GoTo altazimuth mount |
| Dew Prevention | Fully automated heating element integrated into front lens, removable dew shield/lens shade |
| Focus Motor | Autofocus or manual control |
| Cooling Fans | One (1) fan for optics, one (1) fan for electronics, both pull air through vents with wire mesh |
| LED Status Ring | Indicates status "at-a-glance" |
| USB-A | Two (2) on optical tube for accessing raw image files for external processing, one (1) on mount for mobile device charging only |
|---|---|
| Ethernet | One (1) on optical tube |
| Auxiliary Ports | Two (2) on optical tube, four (4) on mount |
| Battery | Integrated LiFePO4, 97.9 Wh, capable of 6+ hours of use |
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| Power Input | 12V DC adapter for charging internal battery or running on external AC power |
| Celestron Origin App | Runs on compatible iOS or Google Play smartphones and tablets |
|---|---|
| System Requirements | iOS 16 or higher, Android 12 or higher |
| Optical Tube | 609.6mm x 177.8mm (24" x 7") diameter |
|---|---|
| Mount | 457.2mm x 304.8mm x 254mm (18" x 12" x 10") |
| Tripod (Collapsed) | 330.2mm x 304.8 x 812.8mm (13" x 12" x 32") |
| Assembled System | 609.6mm L x 660.4mm W x 1219.2mm H (24" L x 26" W x 48" H) |
| Optical Tube | 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) |
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| Mount | 17 lb (7.7 kg) |
| Tripod | 14 lb (6.35 kg) |
| Total System | 41.6 lb (18.87 kg) |
