Celestron StarSense Explorer Series

Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ Overview

The first (and smallest) telescope of this series is the StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ. Although this telescope has 80mm of aperture, representing a 78% increase in light-gathering capability over the StarSense Explorer LT 60AZ refractor, it also has an impressive focal length of 900mm at f/11. The long focal length will greatly help to cut down on color distortions found in refractors that have a shorter focal length. Included is a 10mm and 25mm eyepiece. With these two eyepieces, you will be able to achieve a magnification of 90x and 36x respectively. The 10mm eyepiece is great for planetary observing, and you will easily be able to observe the moons of Jupiter, polar ice caps on Mars, the rings of Saturn (as well as Saturn’s moon, Titan), the phases of Venus, and more. The 25mm eyepiece is sufficient to observe the Moon and brighter deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula and the Andromeda Galaxy. Also included is a 2x Barlow, which will change the focal length of the telescope from 900mm to 1800mm and boost the magnification with the 10mm eyepiece from 90x to 180x, improving your ability to look further into the cosmos. A 90 degree diagonal is also included.

Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ Overview

The StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ is the newtonian counterpart to the LT 80AZ. This telescope is a “Bird-Jones'' reflector with a 114mm (4.5”) aperture and 1,000mm focal length. This optical design provides a longer focal length which allows for an inherently higher magnification with the included eyepieces. All in a fairly short optical tube. With the included 10mm and 25mm eyepieces, you’ll be able to push your magnification to 100x and 40x respectively. With the 10mm eyepiece, you’ll be easily able to - like the LT80AZ - observe the rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, the Great Red Spot, and much more. With the 25mm eyepiece, you’ll perfectly be able to frame up the Andromeda Galaxy, as well as observe the Orion Nebula, Lagoon Nebula, Trifid Nebula, and more. For more accessories, we also recommend the StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ Essential Bundle package.

Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 102AZ Overview

The StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ is the largest refractor sold in the StarSense Explorer series. This telescope represents a 65% increase in light gathering capability over the LT 80AZ with a shorter focal length, making it a fantastic refractor to observe deep sky objects. It features a 102mm (4”) f/6.5 achromatic lens. This yields a focal length of 663mm. With the included 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, you will be able to achieve a magnification of 26x and 66x respectively. The StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ optical tube assembly (OTA) also comes with a dovetail bar that can be used on other mounts.

Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 130AZ Overview

The StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ is the newtonian counterpart of the DX series. This telescope comes with a 130mm (5.1”) f/5 reflecting mirror, resulting in a nearly 28% increase in light gathering capability over the LT114AZ. The telescope comes with a focal length of 650mm, making it a fantastic option for deep sky observing. Also included are the same eyepieces as with the DX 102 AZ, which yield a magnification of 26x and 65x. Like the DX 102AZ, additional accessories are included in the Essential Bundle Package. Included is the same 1.25” moon filter, red LED, and Apertura Cleaning Kit.