{"product_id":"celestron-starsense-explorer-12-dobsonian-telescope-22472","title":"Celestron StarSense Explorer 12\" Dobsonian Telescope - 22472","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnleash the power of your smartphone with the StarSense Explorer 12\" Dobsonian to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented, award-winning Celestron StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate the telescope’s position in real-time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA large 12” parabolic primary mirror with XLT coatings helps you make the most of StarSense technology. Locate faint, deep-sky objects in seconds and see them in more detail than ever before.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 12\" StarSense Explorer includes a sturdy, Dobsonian-style base with large diameter bearings and variable altitude tensioning makes it easy to follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target. When the bullseye turns green, it's ready to view in the telescope's eyepiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron StarSense Explorer Powered by SkySafari™ app automatically generates a list of objects currently visible. View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city. Or take your telescope to darker skies to see even more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis 12\" StarSense Explorer Dobsonian includes a 32mm Plössl eyepiece, a 2” Crayford focuser, 2” extension tube, 2” to 1.25” adapter, the StarSense smartphone dock, a StarPointer™ red dot finderscope, an eyepiece rack, and a collimation tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelestron has reinvented the Dobsonian telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first Dobsonian that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real-time. This large-aperture Celestron StarSense Explorer is ideal for serious beginners \u003c\/span\u003eand advanced observers alike\u003cspan\u003e, thanks to the app's user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It's like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. The large aperture will ensure that you won’t outgrow the telescope as you continue on in your astronomical adventures. \u003c\/span\u003eAdvanced observers will appreciate the ease of use and spectacular views the StarSense Explorer 12” Dobsonian provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDock, Launch, Explore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you'll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter aligning your phone to the telescope's optics (a quick and easy procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear on-screen, guiding you as you move the telescope. When the object is ready to view in the eyepiece, the bullseye turns green. As you observe, listen to hundreds of audio descriptions and view detailed information about thousands of objects within the app’s robust database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Quality Altazimuth Base\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ultra-stable Dobsonian base provides a sturdy foundation for StarSense Explorer. It features large diameter altitude bearings with variable tensioning, Teflon azimuth bearings, and braces on the side panels for extra stability (unlike many 12” Dobsonian bases). The altitude bearings provide a smooth up-and-down motion while the integrated altitude \"brake\" system allows you to adjust the tension along the altitude axis for smoothest motion even with slight imbalances. The panning knob on the telescope tube provides an ergonomic grip so you can precisely point the telescope without introducing heat from your hands into the optical system. As celestial objects appear to drift across the night sky, you'll be able to easily follow them with minor adjustments to the telescope’s position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmartphone Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones; it is compatible with Android 12 and later, as well as iOS 18 and newer, including iPhone XR and newer models. Users with older phones can still use this app, but will not be able to reinstall the app if they uninstall it. Click the link for a full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/starsenseexplorer.simcur.com\/?_kx=fckGle8tPNPAzgqx3RPvQjcECSVXY2A0hGSXCDF99YA.TsZmW5\" title=\"Smartphone Compatibility List for StarSense Explorer App\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSmartPhone Compatability List\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 539px;\" class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003eNewtonian Reflector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eAperture:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003e305mm (12\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003e1500mm (59\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eFocal Ratio:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003ef\/4.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eFocal Length of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003e32mm (1.26\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eMagnification of Eyepiece 1:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003e47x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eHighest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003e720x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eLowest Useful Magnification:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003e43x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eLimiting Stellar Magnitude:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003e14.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eLight Gathering Power:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003e1895x as compared to the human eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eOptical Coatings:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\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: 225.171875px;\"\u003eMirror Material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003ePyrex equivalent for primary and secondary mirrors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003ePrimary Mirror Thickness:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003e37mm (1.45\") (approx. 1:8 thickness ratio)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eSecondary Mirror Thickness:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003e11mm (0.43\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eMinor Axis of Secondary Mirror:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003e70mm (2.75\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eTube Material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eFocuser:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\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: 225.171875px;\"\u003eFinderscope:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003eStarPointer™ red-dot finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eResolution Rayleigh:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003e0.45 arcseconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eResolution Dawes:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003e0.38 arcseconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eOptical Tube Dimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003e1422.4mm (56\") long x 355.6mm (14\" diameter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eOptical Tube Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003e49.8 lbs (22.58 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eMount Type:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003eAltazimuth Dobsonian base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eBase Material:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003eParticle board with melamine surfaces and edge trim, CARB compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eBase Dimensions:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003e635mm x 635mm x 736.6mm (25\" x 25\" x 29\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eBase Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003e33.8 lbs (15.33 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eSlew Speeds:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003eManual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eSoftware:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003eCelestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and StarSense Explorer App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eTotal Telescope Kit Weight:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\u003e83.6 lbs (37.92 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eIncluded Items:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\"\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\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 225.171875px;\"\u003eSolar Warning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 293.828125px;\" class=\"solar-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"solar-warning-text\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). 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Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40223827066993,"sku":"CEL-22472","price":1424.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/2766\/files\/22472_StarSense-Explorer-12inch-Dobsonian_04_570x380_2x_09b9f346-83a3-4418-b2ad-e2a03c9ab462.jpg?v=1776459288","url":"https:\/\/khanscope.com\/en-fr\/products\/celestron-starsense-explorer-12-dobsonian-telescope-22472","provider":"Khan Scope Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}