Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 127AZ távcső

The Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 127AZ Telescope is a user-friendly, smartphone-enabled telescope designed for beginners and amateur astronomers. It features StarSense Explorer technology that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and guide you to celestial objects. The 127mm (5-inch) aperture gathers ample light for clear views of the Moon, planets, and bright deep-sky objects. The alt-azimuth mount with slow-motion controls allows smooth tracking. This telescope comes with two eyepieces (25mm and 10mm) for a range of magnifications, a StarPointer red dot finderscope, and a tripod. Perfect for exploring the wonders of the universe from your backyard.

Advantages

Easy to set up and use, even for beginners. The StarSense Explorer app (free download) provides an interactive star map and voice-guided navigation. No complex alignment required – just place your smartphone in the StarSense dock and follow the on-screen prompts. The large 127mm aperture delivers bright, detailed images. Lightweight and portable design makes it easy to transport to dark sky locations.

Suitable for

• Beginner astronomers and families
• Stargazing enthusiasts looking for a portable telescope
• Observing the Moon, planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Mars), and bright deep-sky objects (Orion Nebula, Andromeda Galaxy)
• Educational purposes and outdoor activities

Key specifications

• Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector
• Aperture: 127mm (5 inches)
• Focal Length: 1000mm
• Focal Ratio: f/7.9
• Mount Type: Alt-Azimuth with slow-motion controls
• Eyepieces: 25mm (40x) and 10mm (100x)
• Finderscope: StarPointer red dot finderscope
• StarSense Explorer Technology: Yes (requires smartphone)
• Highest Useful Magnification: 300x
• Lowest Useful Magnification: 18x
• Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 13.0
• Resolution (Rayleigh): 1.09 arcseconds
• Resolution (Dawes): 0.91 arcseconds
• Light Gathering Power: 329x the unaided eye
• Optical Tube Length: 508mm (20 inches)
• Tripod: Adjustable aluminum tripod
• Weight: 8.6 kg (19 lbs)

Recommendations

For the best experience, download the Celestron StarSense Explorer app on your smartphone (iOS or Android). Use the telescope in a dark location away from city lights for optimal viewing. Consider purchasing additional eyepieces for more magnification options. Always allow the telescope to acclimate to outdoor temperature for at least 30 minutes for sharp images.