{"product_id":"celestron-starsense-explorer-8-dobsonian-smartphone-app-enabled-telescope","title":"Celestron StarSense Explorer 8\" Dobsonian Smartphone App-Enabled Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA powerful 8\" telescope with Celestron's smartphone guidance, great viewing with an easy way to find your way around the night sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Celestron StarSense Explorer 8\" Dobsonian combines the impressive viewing power of a large 203mm aperture with Celestron's StarSense Explorer technology to help you find your way around the night sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large parabolic primary mirror collects enough light to make deep-sky observing a real part of the experience. Explore nebulae, star clusters and brighter galaxies, see more stars within clusters and pick out finer detail, while also enjoying excellent views of Saturn, Jupiter and the Moon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere this telescope really stands apart from a conventional manual Dobsonian is in finding what you want to see. Choose an object in the StarSense Explorer app and follow the on-screen arrows as you move the telescope by hand. Once you arrive at the target, look through the eyepiece and enjoy the view.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a full-size floor-standing Dobsonian base, no tripod or raised surface is required. The telescope separates into the optical tube and base for carrying and storage, giving you substantial 8\" viewing power in a straightforward manual telescope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose the 8\"?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 8\" offers an excellent balance of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eserious viewing power, price and manageable size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e203mm aperture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives you the light-gathering power needed to make galaxies, nebulae and star clusters a much more rewarding part of your observing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee more detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, from structure in brighter nebulae and more stars within clusters to finer lunar and planetary detail when conditions allow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent all-round viewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e across deep-sky objects, planets and the Moon\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 actually find the objects the telescope is capable of showing you\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple manual Dobsonian design\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\u003eFull-size floor-standing base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so no table or tripod is 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 gives you the option of using both 2\" and 1.25\" eyepieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19.7kg complete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the optical tube and base separating for easier carrying and storage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor beginners and more experienced observers alike, the 8\" offers an excellent combination of easy operation, serious viewing power and plenty to explore as your interest in astronomy grows.\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 8\" aperture starts to become exciting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNebulae, star clusters and galaxies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e become an important part of what you can explore rather than simply an occasional target. Bright nebulae such as Orion can reveal structure, star clusters can resolve into many individual stars, and brighter galaxies such as Andromeda are well within reach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 203mm aperture also gives the telescope the ability to reveal finer detail. On suitable nights, Jupiter can show its main cloud bands and four bright Galilean moons, Saturn's rings are clearly visible, and the Moon reveals an extraordinary amount of detail across its craters, mountain ranges and shadows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExactly what you see will vary with the object and observing conditions, but an 8\" Dobsonian provides enough aperture to keep revealing new targets as your interest in astronomy develops.\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\u003eFull-Size Dobsonian Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe 8\" is mounted on a stable floor-standing Dobsonian base, so it sits directly on the ground with no table or tripod required.  \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe base allows smooth, straightforward up-and-down and side-to-side movement as you locate and follow objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge altitude bearings and adjustable altitude tension help provide smooth, controlled movement as you locate and follow objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor carrying and storage, the telescope separates into two main pieces. The optical tube weighs approximately 9.3kg and the base approximately 10.3kg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 25mm Plössl eyepiece is supplied, providing 48x 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 finer 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 smooth 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 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 having 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 and includes a 2\"-to-1.25\" adapter and 2\" extension tube, allowing you to use a wide range of telescope eyepieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to separate 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 the 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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 428px;\" class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eOPTICAL TUBE INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody id=\"spec-block-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003eNewtonian Reflector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eAperture:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e203mm (8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e1200mm (47.24\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eFocal Ratio:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003ef\/5.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e25mm (0.98\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e48x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eHighest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e480x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eLowest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e29x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e14.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eLight Gathering Power:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e841x as compared to the human eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eOptical Coatings:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\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\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eMirror Material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003ePyrex equivalent for primary and secondary mirrors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003ePrimary Mirror Thickness:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e25mm (0.98\") (approx. 1:8 thickness ratio)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eSecondary Mirror Thickness:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e8.5mm (0.33\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eMinor Axis of Secondary Mirror:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e47mm (1.85\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eTube Material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eFocuser:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e2\" Crayford focuser, includes 2\" extension tube and 2\"-to-1.25\" adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003eStarPointer™ red-dot finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eResolution Rayleigh:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e0.68 arcseconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eResolution Dawes:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e0.57 arcseconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eOptical Tube Dimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e1117.6mm x 241.3mm diameter (44\" x 9.5\" diameter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eOptical Tube Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e20.6 lbs (9.34 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eMOUNT INFO:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody id=\"spec-block-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003eAltazimuth Dobsonian base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eBase Material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003eParticle board with melamine surfaces and edge trim, CARB compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eBase Dimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e685.8mm x 482.6mm x 482.6mm (27\" x 19\" x 19\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eBase Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e22.8 lbs (10.3 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eSlew Speeds:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003eManual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003eCelestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and StarSense Explorer App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eTotal Telescope Kit Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003e43.4 lbs (19.68 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\"\u003eOptical tube\u003cbr\u003eDobsonian Base\u003cbr\u003e25mm 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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 148.771px;\"\u003eSolar Warning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 265.229px;\" class=\"solar-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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=\"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\u003ch5\u003eDownload\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/8960\/1584\/files\/Cel_SSE_Dob_-_quick_set_up_guide-_22470-22471_SSE_Dob_QSG_5languages-FINAL.pdf?v=1658375984\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarSense Explorer 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":40347267792944,"sku":"22470","price":1299.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/8960\/1584\/files\/Cel-SSE-Dob-8--1-for-collection--c.jpg?v=1787880241","url":"https:\/\/telescopes.net.nz\/products\/celestron-starsense-explorer-8-dobsonian-smartphone-app-enabled-telescope","provider":"Telescopesnz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}