Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ Smartphone Enabled Telescope

Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. This innovative technology, known as the Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), is similar to the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly orient themselves. It helps the app match the star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database, providing unparalleled accuracy in locating celestial objects.

The StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials of the accompanying app. It's like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky, guiding you through the process of navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the app. After a quick, 2-minute alignment procedure, the app generates a list of celestial objects currently visible, and you can select the one you wish to view. Onscreen arrows then appear, directing you to move the telescope until the bullseye turns green, indicating the object is ready to be viewed through the eyepiece.

The StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. This compatibility ensures that users can take advantage of this cutting-edge technology regardless of their device.

Compared to other astronomy apps that rely solely on a smartphone's gyros and accelerometers, the StarSense Explorer's LISA technology provides a far more accurate and reliable solution for locating objects in the night sky. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.

The StarSense Explorer features a high-quality 114mm Newtonian reflector telescope, with a primary mirror that boasts highly reflective coatings and enough light-gathering ability to allow for the observation of various celestial wonders, including craters on the Moon, the planets Jupiter and Saturn, Mars, and deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula.

Purchasing the StarSense Explorer comes with the added benefit of Celestron's unbeatable warranty and support. As a leading telescope brand in California since 1960, Celestron offers a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from their team of US-based experts, ensuring a hassle-free ownership experience.

In conclusion, the Celestron StarSense Explorer is a groundbreaking manual telescope that leverages the power of your smartphone to revolutionize the way you explore the night sky. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced stargazer, this innovative product will take your celestial adventures to new heights, providing an unparalleled level of accuracy, ease of use, and guided exploration.

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