{"product_id":"celestron-starsense-explorer-dx-100az-smartphone-app-enabled-refractor-telescope-1","title":"Royal Observatory StarSense Explorer DX 100AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Refractor Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelestron 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 special-edition Royal Observatory StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app's user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It's like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky.\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. After aligning your phone to the telescope's optics (a quick, 2-minute procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection, and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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. For a complete compatibility list \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/starsenseexplorer.simcur.com\/\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatented StarSense Sky Recognition Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarSense Explorer uses patented technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly orient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone's gyros and accelerometers, which aren't as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-quality Altazimuth Mount with Slow-motion Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ultra-stable altazimuth mount provides a sturdy foundation for StarSense Explorer DX. Slip clutches and geared slow-motion controls in both axes help you move the telescope smoothly and zero in on your target. As celestial objects appear to drift across the night sky, you'll be able to follow them with just a few turns of the knobs. It's all anchored by an adjustable, full-height tripod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDazzling Views with High-quality Optics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a large 100mm (4\") objective lens, this telescope has enough light-gathering ability to bring out impressive detail in celestial objects. You can expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter's four Galilean moons, cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the trapezium in the Orion Nebula, and the beautiful Pleiades Open Star Cluster. The telescope also includes a 90-degree erect image diagonal, so you can use it during the day to view birds, wildlife, landscapes, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if you live in a light-polluted city location, the Royal Observatory StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to be able to pick out Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most famous celestial objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. With this 4 refractor and relatively dark skies, the Andromeda Galaxy, Hercules Open Star Cluster, and many more are easily within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire telescope kit weighs just 13.5 pounds, so it's perfectly portable and easy to bring on your next camping trip or to a remote observing site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Royal Observatory, Greenwich\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Observatory, located in Greenwich Park, London, was commissioned in 1675 by King Charles II. The observatory has played a significant role in the history of astronomy and navigation. Now, the observatory enriches people's understanding of the sea, the exploration of space, and Britain's role in world history. For more information about the Royal Observatory, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rmg.co.uk\/royal-observatory\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46381984055553,"sku":"22467-CGL","price":299.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/6857\/8817\/files\/22467_Royal_Observatory_of_Greenwich_SSE_100_01.jpg?v=1772231364","url":"https:\/\/celestron.co.uk\/products\/celestron-starsense-explorer-dx-100az-smartphone-app-enabled-refractor-telescope-1","provider":"Celestron Global Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}