{"product_id":"celestron-starsense-explorer-dx-130az-reflector-stargazer","title":"Celestron StarSense DX 130AZ Stargazer","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fotodiscountworld.co.za\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelestron StarSense Explorer Stargazer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDescription_UbV5SNP5Eo\" data-selenium=\"overviewLongDescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-injected-html text_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ 130mm f\/5 Reflector Stargazer, exploring the wonders of the universe is as simple as 1-2-3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e     1. Dock your smartphone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e     2. Launch the StarSense Explorer smartphone app\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e     3. Observe the moon, planets, stars, and more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis innovative integration of smartphone and telescope offers beginner astronomers a fast and (more importantly) easy way to discover what's up in the night sky and where to view it. Utilizing similar alignment technology that satellites use when they move out of position, the StarSense Explorer app uses your phone's camera to stream a constant series of images and compare them to an internal database to identify the starfield and determine its location. This \"Lost in Space Algorithm\" is more precise than typical astronomy apps and does not require a cell signal to work—so you can use it even when you're far off the grid. A holder on the mount, aligned with the telescope, ensures that where the phone is pointed is the same as where the scope is, so that when you follow the onscreen directions to find the object of interest and you look through the eyepiece, it will be there.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptically, the massive 130mm primary mirror with its highly reflective aluminum coatings gathers copious amounts of light to provide detailed views of the lunar surface and planetary features, with the ability to reach beyond our solar system and view bright deep-sky objects. Its relatively short 650mm focal length makes the optical tube easy to handle during setup and breakdown while producing a moderate magnification potential. Supporting the telescope and StarSense holder is a basic manual single-arm alt-azimuth mount outfitted with dual-axis slow-motion control cables that let you move the telescope quickly and easily according to the app's direction to find your object of interest, with the ability to precisely track the object when you want to view it for extended periods. A two-section aluminum tripod provides a wide adjustable height to accommodate a variety of viewing positions and users, while being highly portable for when you have to carry it to remote viewing locations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned as a complete observation rig, Celestron includes a couple of essential accessories to get you viewing right out of the box. In addition to the telescope, mount, and tripod, you also get two eyepieces that provide you with high and low magnifications, plus a simple red dot finder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featureHeader_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text_TAw0W35QK_ comfy_TAw0W35QK_ sizeTitle2_TAw0W35QK_ weightNormal_TAw0W35QK_ primary_i3MsQsqoe0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarSense System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-injected-html text_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload StarSense Explorer app from the Google Play (Android) store or App Store (iPhone)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace an Android smartphone or iPhone in the included StarSense Explorer dock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-minute procedure to align the phone with the telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApp generates a list of celestial objects currently visible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the object to view and arrows appear onscreen, guiding the user as they move the telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe StarSense app utilizes a \"Lost in Space Algorithm\" (LISA) to accurately calculate the current location and orientation by using the phone's GPS data, gyroscopic input, and camera to map the night sky and compare it to the app's database to accurately align and orient the scope and determine what is visible overhead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApp is self-contained; no cell signal required for use far off the grid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fotodiscountworld.co.za\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelestron StarSense Explorer Stargazer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eCompatible Smartphones:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndroid 7.1.2 and higher manufactured in 2016 and later, with camera, gyro, and accelerometer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiPhone 6 and newer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"featureHeader_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text_TAw0W35QK_ comfy_TAw0W35QK_ sizeTitle2_TAw0W35QK_ weightNormal_TAw0W35QK_ primary_i3MsQsqoe0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical Tube Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"js-injected-html text_UbV5SNP5Eo\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassive 130mm f\/5 primary mirror enables users to view the moon, planets, stars, globular clusters, and other deep-space objects like galaxies, while reducing the secondary mirror obstruction, thus improving resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e650mm focal length produces a moderate magnification potential with a highly portable length and weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNewtonian reflector optical design provides a large clear aperture without the restrictions on size experienced by refractor designs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighly reflective aluminum-coated mirrors improve light transmission, color rendition, and contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary mirror obstruction: 45mm (1.73\"); 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