{"product_id":"celestron-starsense-explorer-12-smartphone-app-enabled-dobsonian-telescope","title":"Celestron StarSense Explorer 12\" Smartphone app-enabled dobsonian telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional 12\" Dobsonian with Celestron's StarSense Explorer smartphone guidance, combining serious deep-sky viewing power with a much easier way to find galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, planets and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Celestron StarSense Explorer 12\" Dobsonian combines a substantial 305mm parabolic primary mirror with Celestron's StarSense Explorer technology, giving you exceptional viewing power together with an easy way to find your way around the night sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith 305mm of aperture, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egalaxies, nebulae and star clusters become a major part of the experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The telescope has the light-gathering power to bring fainter objects within reach while revealing more stars, structure and subtle detail within many of the brighter deep-sky objects you observe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat large aperture is equally impressive on brighter targets, with the ability to reveal fine detail on Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon when atmospheric conditions allow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarSense Explorer then helps you find all those objects. Choose a target in the app and follow the on-screen arrows as you manually move the telescope towards it. Once the bullseye turns green, look through the eyepiece and enjoy the view.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 12\" is a large telescope and is best suited to someone who has the space to store it and is comfortable moving its two main components. In return, you get the greatest aperture in Celestron's StarSense Explorer Dobsonian range and an enormous amount of night sky to explore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose the 12\"?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose the 12\" when \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaximising viewing performance and deep-sky capability is the priority\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e305mm aperture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides exceptional light-gathering power for galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and other faint deep-sky objects\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGo deeper into the night sky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing a wider range of faint objects within reach\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee more within brighter objects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with greater opportunity to pick out subtle structure and fine detail\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent planetary and lunar viewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the aperture and resolving ability to reveal fine detail when conditions allow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarSense Explorer guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helps you find the huge range of objects a telescope of this aperture is capable of showing you\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple manual Dobsonian operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with smooth up-and-down and side-to-side movement\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloor-standing Dobsonian base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so the telescope sits directly on the ground with no table or tripod required\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\" Crayford focuser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e accommodates both 2\" and 1.25\" eyepieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e37.9kg complete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, separating into a 22.6kg optical tube and 15.3kg base for carrying and storage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarSense makes this substantial telescope approachable even for a beginner, while the 305mm aperture gives more experienced observers the serious deep-sky capability expected from a 12\" Dobsonian.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Can You See?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is where the 305mm aperture really comes into its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGalaxies, nebulae and star clusters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide a huge range of objects to explore. Bright nebulae can reveal extensive structure and subtle variations in detail, rich star clusters become spectacular fields of stars, and the large aperture brings many fainter galaxies and other deep-sky objects within reach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor New Zealand observers, the southern sky provides some exceptional targets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmega Centauri and 47 Tucanae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are two of the finest globular clusters in the sky, while objects such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarina Nebula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide outstanding opportunities for exploring large, complex regions of nebulosity. Celestron also highlights objects such as the Orion Nebula and Lagoon Nebula as excellent targets for this telescope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 12\" is equally rewarding on the planets. Jupiter can show its main cloud bands, four bright Galilean moons and, when conditions and timing allow, the Great Red Spot. Saturn's rings are clearly defined, while the Moon reveals an extraordinary amount of fine structure across crater walls, mountain ranges, ridges, valleys and shadows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExactly what you see will depend on the object and observing conditions, but with 305mm of aperture there is an enormous range of targets to keep exploring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow StarSense Explorer Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarSense Explorer combines your smartphone with Celestron's dedicated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarSense dock and built-in mirror system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour phone sits in the StarSense dock above a specially positioned mirror. The mirror reflects the pattern of stars overhead into your phone's camera, while the StarSense Explorer app analyses those star patterns and calculates exactly where the telescope is pointing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the phone and telescope are aligned, the app automatically provides objects that are currently available to view. Choose what you want to explore and arrows on the screen guide you as you manually move the Dobsonian towards it. When the target is correctly positioned, the bullseye turns green and you look through the telescope's eyepiece to view it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe app also provides information about thousands of celestial objects, together with audio descriptions for hundreds of them, helping you learn more about what you are viewing as you explore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe phone is an important part of the system, but it isn't simply acting as a normal astronomy app using the phone's direction sensors. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarSense dock, mirror, smartphone camera and Celestron software work together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to determine where the telescope is pointing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are no motors moving the telescope for you — StarSense tells you where to go and you move the Dobsonian by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloor-Standing Dobsonian Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 12\" uses a stable floor-standing Dobsonian base, so it sits directly on the ground with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno table or tripod required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge altitude bearings and adjustable altitude tension provide smooth, controlled up-and-down movement, while Teflon azimuth bearings allow smooth side-to-side movement. Additional bracing in the base helps provide the stability required for the large 305mm optical tube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA panning handle on the telescope tube gives you a convenient grip for accurately moving the telescope as you locate and follow objects across the sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe optical tube lifts away from the base, so the telescope can be carried and stored as two separate components rather than having to move the complete telescope at once.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 32mm Plössl eyepiece is supplied, providing 47x magnification. The 2\" Crayford focuser also accepts 1.25\" eyepieces with the supplied adapter, allowing you to add different eyepieces for a wider range of magnifications and fields of view.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelestron XLT mirror coatings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — applied to the primary and secondary mirrors to improve light throughput and contrast, helping produce brighter views and reveal subtle detail\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-expansion optical glass mirrors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — help maintain optical performance as temperatures change during an observing session\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth, adjustable Dobsonian movement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — large altitude bearings, Teflon azimuth bearings and adjustable altitude tension provide controlled movement and help compensate for slight changes in balance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional base bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — side-panel braces add stability to the substantial Dobsonian base\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanning handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — provides a convenient grip for accurately moving the telescope without needing to hold the optical tube itself\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\" Crayford focuser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — provides smooth, precise focusing without focus shift and includes a 2\"-to-1.25\" adapter and 2\" extension tube\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus lock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — a thumbscrew allows the focuser position to be locked once sharp focus is achieved\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeparates for carrying and storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the optical tube and base come apart, with ergonomic carrying handles provided\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDust covers included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — covers are supplied for the front of the optical tube and focuser when the telescope is not in use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmartphone Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarSense Explorer works with most modern iPhone and Android smartphones. Because compatibility requirements can change as phones and operating systems are updated, we recommend checking your phone with Celestron's current \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarSense Explorer compatibility checker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_container_512_2\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\" role=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eNewtonian Reflector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eAperture:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e305mm (12\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e1500mm (59\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFocal Ratio:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003ef\/4.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e32mm (1.26\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e47x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eHighest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e720x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eLowest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e43x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e14.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eLight Gathering Power:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e1895x as compared to the human eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOptical Coatings:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eXLT reflective coatings with silicon dioxide and tantalum pentoxide protective overcoatings for primary and secondary mirrors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eMirror Material:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003ePyrex equivalent for primary and secondary mirrors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003ePrimary Mirror Thickness:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e37mm (1.45\") (approx. 1:8 thickness ratio)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eSecondary Mirror Thickness:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e11mm (0.43\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eMinor Axis of Secondary Mirror:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e70mm (2.75\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eTube Material:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFocuser:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e2\" Crayford focuser, includes 2\" extension tube and 2\"-to-1.25\" adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eStarPointer™ red-dot finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eResolution Rayleigh:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e0.45 arcseconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eResolution Dawes:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e0.38 arcseconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOptical Tube Dimensions:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e1422.4mm (56\") long x 355.6mm (14\" diameter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOptical Tube Weight:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e49.8 lbs (22.58 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"columnheader\" scope=\"col\" colspan=\"2\"\u003eMount Info:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eAltazimuth Dobsonian base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eBase Material:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eParticle board with melamine surfaces and edge trim, CARB compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eBase Dimensions:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e635mm x 635mm x 736.6mm (25\" x 25\" x 29\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eBase Weight:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e33.8 lbs (15.33 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eSlew Speeds:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eManual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eCelestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and StarSense Explorer App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eTotal Telescope Kit Weight:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e83.6 lbs (37.92 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eOptical tube\u003cbr\u003eDobsonian Base\u003cbr\u003e32mm eyepiece\u003cbr\u003e2\" Crayford focuser\u003cbr\u003eStarPointer™ red-dot finderscope\u003cbr\u003eStarSense Explorer dock\u003cbr\u003eStarSense Explorer unlock code\u003cbr\u003eEyepiece rack\u003cbr\u003eCollimation cap\u003cbr\u003eCelestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVideos\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1337\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Nmz6JwWrzew\" title='How to Install the Primary Mirror Cell into the StarSense Explorer 12\" Dobsonian'\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"358\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/chPinJ375AQ\" title=\"Introducing the Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobsonian\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"358\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RgxbR7S-VHc\" title=\"Explore the Universe with Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobsonian Telescopes\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Introducing StarSense Explorer DX\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3Hb0x-IdeDs\" height=\"208\" width=\"358\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e Awards \u0026amp; Press\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Press\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEDISON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS \u0026amp; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY’S LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES GOLD WINNER 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron took gold! With over 3K entries worldwide, our StarSense Explorer won gold in the Edison Awards’ Learning Technologies category. StarSense Explorer has truly revolutionized amateur astronomy for the better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIHS MARKIT SHOWSTOPPERS CES 2020 INNOVATION AWARD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIDA DESIGN AWARD – EDUCATION\/TEACHING AIDS GOLD WINNER 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIDA DESIGN AWARD – EDUCATION\/SELF LEARNING DEVICE SILVER WINNER 2019\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEWSWEEK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s an irresistible proposition from amateur astronomers and other stargazers: Get the capabilities of a professional observatory in a telescope that costs less than $500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWIRED \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you’ve ever hunted for stars using a low-cost telescope, you’ll appreciate Celestron’s new StarSense Explorer telescopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePOPULAR SCIENCE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of my favorite products that I cam across today [CES Show Stopper] uses some of the simplest tech to achieve its purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDownload\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/8960\/1584\/files\/12inch_quick_set_up_guide_22472_SSE_12_Dob_QSG-5_Lang_Web.pdf?v=1787961389\" title='12\" quick set up guide' rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarSense Explorer 12\"Dobsonian Quick Setup Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/8960\/1584\/files\/Celestron_SSE_22470-22471_SSE_Dob_Instruction_Manual_5Languages.pdf?v=1658375988\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarSense Explorer Dobsonian Instruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/8960\/1584\/files\/StarSense_Explorer_App_QSG_5_languages_2021.pdf?v=1658375983\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarSense Explorer App Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43542004170800,"sku":null,"price":2999.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/8960\/1584\/files\/Cel-SSE-Dob-12--1.jpg?v=1787960384","url":"https:\/\/telescopes.net.nz\/products\/celestron-starsense-explorer-12-smartphone-app-enabled-dobsonian-telescope","provider":"Telescopesnz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}