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Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 127AZ Telescope
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This telescope offers an easy-to-use stargazing experience with smartphone navigation and real-time sky guidance. The 127mm Newtonian reflector provides bright, detailed views of celestial objects, while the lightweight design is perfect for travel. Its altazimuth mount allows for smooth tracking, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned astronomers looking to explore the night sky effortlessly. Compatible with most modern smartphones, it requires no complex alignments or star charts.
Features
The Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 127AZ offers an intuitive stargazing experience with its smartphone navigation system.
Effortless Navigation
Utilise the StarSense app and dock to seamlessly guide you to celestial wonders, eliminating the need for star charts or complex setups.
Clear Viewing
The 127mm Newtonian reflector provides bright and detailed views of celestial bodies like the Moon, Jupiter’s moons, and Saturn’s rings.
Portable Design
With a lightweight and portable 11.4 lb setup, this telescope is ideal for both backyard stargazing and travel to dark-sky locations.
Precise Control
The sturdy altazimuth mount with slow-motion control ensures smooth and accurate tracking of objects in the sky.
Specifications
| Optical Tube Info: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture | 127mm (5") |
| Focal Length | 1000mm (39.3") |
| Focal Ratio | f/7.87 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 | 25mm (0.98") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 40x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 | 10mm (0.39") |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 100x |
| Barlow Lens | 2x (1.25") |
| Finderscope | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
| Optical Tube | Steel |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 300x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 18x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 13 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.1 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | .91 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 329x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 41mm (1.6") |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 32% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 10% |
| Optical Coatings | Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO2 |
| Optical Tube Length | 457.2mm (18") |
| Optical Tube Diameter | 165.1mm (6.5") |
| Optical Tube Weight | 7.6 lbs (3.44 kg) |
| Dovetail | None |
Mount Info:
| Mount Type | Manual Alt-Azimuth |
|---|---|
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) | Aluminum, 1320.8mm (52") max height |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 31.75mm (1.25") steel |
| Accessory Tray | Yes |
| Tripod Weight | 3.8 lbs (1.72 kg) |
| Slew Speeds | Manual |
| GPS | Uses phone's GPS |
| Dovetail Compatibility | None |
| 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, and Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software |
| Total Kit Weight | 11.4 lbs (5.17 kg) |
| Included Items | Optical tube Mount and tripod (preassembled) 25mm and 10mm eyepieces 2x Barlow Lens StarPointer finderscope Accessory tray StarSense Explorer phone dock |