With the Celestron StarSense Explorer 125mm f/10 Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope, exploring the wonders of the universe is as simple as 1-2-3:

     1. Dock your smartphone

     2. Launch the StarSense Explorer smartphone app

     3. Observe the moon, planets, stars, and more

This innovative integration of smartphone and telescope offers beginner astronomers a fast and (more importantly) easy way to discover what's up in the night sky and where to view it. The StarSense Explorer app uses your phone's camera to find objects of interest and guides you to move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bull's-eye turns green.

Optically, the 125mm primary mirror gathers copious amounts of light to provide detailed views of the lunar surface and planetary features. It has the ability to reach beyond our solar system and view bright deep-sky objects. Supporting the telescope and StarSense holder is a basic manual yoke mount with a simple control handle that lets you move the telescope quickly and easily according to the app's direction to find your object of interest. It allows you to precisely track the object when you want to view it for extended periods. A two-section aluminum tripod provides a wide adjustable height to accommodate a variety of viewing positions and users. This makes the telescope easy to transport when you have to carry it to remote viewing locations.

Use Smartphone App for Star Navigation    Follow Directions to Find Great Objects    Advanced Precise Alignment Algorithm    125mm Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube    Manual Alt-Azimuth Mount    Includes 50x & 125x 1.25" Eyepieces    Adjustable-Height Aluminum Tripod    StarSense Explorer App for Android/iOS

• 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
• Align the phone with the telescope (2-minute procedure)
• App generates a list of celestial objects currently visible
• Select the object to view and arrows appear on the screen, guiding you as you move the telescope
• When the object is ready to view, the bull's-eye turns green
• The StarSense app utilizes a "Lost in Space Algorithm" (LISA) to accurately calculate the current location and orientation using your phone's GPS data, gyroscopic input, and camera to map the night sky and compare it to the app's database for accurately alignment and orientation of the scope to determine what is visible overhead
• App is self-contained; no cell signal required for use 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
  • Large 125mm f/10 aperture to view the moon, planets, stars, globular clusters, and other bright deep-space objects
  • Long 1250mm focal length produces a high magnification potential for a variety of applications
  • Newtonian reflector optical design provides a large clear aperture without the restrictions on size experienced by refractor designs
  • Highly-reflective aluminum-coated mirrors improve light transmission, color rendition, and contrast
  • Secondary mirror obstruction: 2"; 40% by diameter, 16.6% by area
  • Resolution: 1.11 arcsec, Rayleigh; 0.93 arcsec, Dawes
  • Reliable single-speed rack-and-pinion focuser
  • Standard 1.25" holder accepts the most common size eyepieces and accessories, including the two eyepieces in this kit
    • Manual alt-azimuth mount design is simple to set up and move by hand
    • Slip clutches and geared, slow-motion controls in both axes help you move the telescope smoothly and zero in your target
    • Adjustable-height aluminum tripod accommodates a variety of users and observing positions
    • Maximum height of 52" including mount
    • Center tray holds accessories such as eyepieces and filters
      • The 25mm eyepiece produces a low 50x power for observing the moon, planets, deep-sky objects, and constellations
      • The 10mm high-magnification eyepiece yields 125x power for detailed views of the lunar surface and planetary features
      • Unmagnified StarPointer finderscope places a simple red dot in the field of view to make alignment and star-hopping navigation quick and easy

        Related Questions and Answers

        Q: 1. Can I attach a Nikon Z9 with appropriate adapters or is it too heavy?

        A: The Celestron CGEM II 800 8" f/10 EdgeHD Aplanatic SCT GoTo Telescope can be used with a Nikon Z9 camera with this Neewer adapter: https://bhpho.to/48kjNBq

        Q: 2. Hi, is it possible to take high resolution digital video with this telescope?

        A: Yes, that is more of a function of the camera you choose, and the distance to the object, light conditions ETC. It depends on what you are shooting as well, Astrophotogaphy - good, Sports photography totally not appropriate.

        Q: 3. Can I use a 7mm eyepiece with it?

        A: Yes as long as it is 1.25".

        Q: 4. Does this scope come with a tripod? Sorry it's not clear.

        A: yes

        Q: 5. Would this set up be capable of nebulas/galaxies as well as some planets for astrophotograhpy?

        A: Yes the Celestron EdgeHD CGE 8" f/10 Aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain GoTo EQ Telescope is capable of viewing planets, nebulae and galaxies. It is also suitable for use in astrophotography when used with a camera.

        Q: 6. Can the OTA be aimed manually as well as with the motorized GoTo mount?

        A: No it cannot. You will strip the gears.

        Q: 7. Can you attach a DSLR camera to it?

        A: You are able to mount a DSLR camera onto the Celestron StarSense Explorer 114mm f/4 Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope two ways. One way is to remove the eyepiece, and replace it with a T mount, and the appropriate dedicated camera T mount adapter. To see what T mount adapter you need, it will depend on the actual DSLR you want to mount. For example, here is one for Canon DSLRs with the Canon EF mount: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/261256-REG/Celestron_93419_T_Mount_SLR_Camera_Adapter.html and here is a T mount: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/202135-REG/Celestron_93625_SLR_35mm_OR_Digital.html The other way to mount a DSLR camera onto the Celestron StarSense Explorer 114mm f/4 Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope, is by using the T mount adapter, and the Novagrade T-Mount Digiscoping Adapter connected to each other, and that way you can create photographs taking advantage of the magnification of the eyepiece, (When you replace the eyepiece you loose all the magnification of the eyepiece) https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1142995-REG/novagrade_ua_00t1_01_t_mount_adapter.html

        Q: 8. Can this telescope be used for Astro photography?

        A: Yes the Celestron StarSense Explorer 8" Smartphone App-Enabled Dobsonian Telescope can be used for astrophotography.

        Q: 9. Can I take the OTA off the mount?

        A: Yes the Optical Tube is removable, and you can also put it on different tripods dedicated for the model.

        Q: 10. Can I take photographs from my android?

        A: Yes all you need is a Smartphone Adapter. The Celestron NexYZ 3-Axis Universal Smartphone Adapter is a good choice. Link to Model: https://bhpho.to/3m0BYmn