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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 offers professional clarity with its 6" Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph and next-gen Celestron Origin 678C Camera, ensuring crisp, detailed images.
AI-assisted real-time image processing enhances photos without altering data, maintaining authenticity.
StarSense technology allows automatic setup and alignment in minutes, controlled via the Celestron Origin app.
Built-in Wi-Fi, an internal computer, and a lithium battery offer wireless, portable operation, with options to share, stream, or save images.
Includes an integrated filter drawer, dew prevention system, and compatibility with advanced imaging accessories.
| 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 |
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| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|
| Mount | 17 lb (7.7 kg) |
| Tripod | 14 lb (6.35 kg) |
| Total System | 41.6 lb (18.87 kg) |
