Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 10 Telescope

The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 10 Telescope is a powerful refractor telescope designed for both beginners and intermediate astronomers. With its 102mm aperture and 660mm focal length, it delivers bright, clear views of celestial objects. The innovative StarSense technology uses your smartphone to guide you to thousands of stars, planets, and galaxies, making stargazing easier than ever.

Advantages

Smartphone-assisted navigation eliminates the guesswork of finding objects. The manual alt-azimuth mount with slow-motion controls allows smooth tracking. The included 25mm and 10mm eyepieces provide versatile magnification options. The full-height aluminum tripod ensures stability.

Suitable for

• Beginners and hobby astronomers
• Observing the Moon, planets, and bright deep-sky objects
• Educational purposes and family stargazing

Key specifications

• Optical Design: Refractor
• Aperture: 102 mm (4 inches)
• Focal Length: 660 mm
• Focal Ratio: f/6.5
• Mount Type: Manual Alt-Azimuth with slow-motion controls
• StarSense Technology: Yes, smartphone-assisted navigation
• Eyepieces Included: 25mm (26x), 10mm (66x) - 1.25"
• Diagonal: 90° Erect Image Diagonal (1.25")
• Finder Scope: StarSense Explorer Dock (smartphone required)
• Highest Useful Magnification: 241x
• Lowest Useful Magnification: 15x
• Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 12.5
• Resolution (Dawes' Limit): 1.14 arc seconds
• Light Gathering Power: 212x (compared to human eye)
• Optical Coatings: Fully Coated
• Tripod: Full-height aluminum with accessory tray
• Dovetail Compatibility: Vixen-style
• Smartphone Compatibility: Android 7.1.2 and higher, iPhone 6 and newer

Recommendations

For best results, use the StarSense app on a compatible smartphone. The telescope is ideal for observing the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and bright deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula.