Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ 114mm f/9 AZ Reflector Telescope

• Use Smartphone App for Star Navigation
• Follow Directions to Find Great Objects
• Advanced Precise Alignment Algorithm
• Powerful 114mm Reflector Optical Tube
• Manual Alt-Azimuth Yoke Mount
• Includes 40x & 100x 1.25" Eyepieces
• 1.25" 2x Barlow Lens
• Adjustable-Height Aluminum Tripod
• StarSense Explorer App for Android/iOS

StarSense System

• Download StarSense Explorer app from the Google Play (Android) store or App Store (iPhone)
• Place an Android smartphone or iPhone in the included StarSense Explorer dock
• 2-minute procedure to align the phone with the telescope
• App generates a list of celestial objects currently visible
• Select the object to view and arrows appear onscreen, guiding the user as they move the telescope
• When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green
• The 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
• App is self-contained; no cell signal required for use far off the grid

Compatible Smartphones:

• Android 7.1.2 and higher manufactured in 2016 and later, with camera, gyro, and accelerometer
• iPhone 6 and newer

Mount and Tripod

• Manual alt-azimuth mount design is simple to set up and move by hand
• Control handle provides a precise way to move and track objects with reduced vibration
• Simple and sturdy yoke mounting offers stability and reduced vibration
• Adjustable-height aluminum tripod accommodates a variety of users and observing positions
• Maximum height of 52" (132cm) including mount
• Center tray holds accessories such as eyepieces and filters