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Celestron StarSense Explorer 114AZ App-Enabled Telescope – 114mm Tabletop Dobsonian with Smartphone Dock & StarSense App – iPhone & Android Compatible – Easy-to-Use for Beginners

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Size: StarSense Explorer 114mm


Features

  • SMARTPHONE-POWERED SKY TOUR: No experience needed! Just dock your phone, launch the StarSense Explorer app, and follow the on-screen arrows to locate stars, planets, nebulae, and more.
  • PATENTED STARSENSE TECHNOLOGY: Unlike other astronomy apps, StarSense Explorer uses sky recognition technology to turn your phone into a celestial navigation system, analyzing star patterns overhead to pinpoint your telescopes position.
  • TONIGHTS BEST TARGETS, INSTANTLY: The app generates a curated list of the top objects to see based on your time and location. See planets, bright nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters from the cityand even more from dark skies.
  • SIMPLE SETUP, SMOOTH TRACKING: Features a manual altazimuth tabletop Dobsonian-style base. Follow the on-screen arrows to your target; when the bullseye turns green, you can view it clearly through the eyepiece.
  • 114MM REFLECTOR WITH IMPRESSIVE VIEWS: The 4.5" Newtonian reflector with high-reflectivity coatings delivers sharp, vivid views of the Moon, planets like Jupiter and Saturn, and deep-sky favorites like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy.
  • UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts.

Description

Celestron’s StarSense Explorer 114AZ is the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time, making stargazing easier than ever. Perfect for beginners, this app-enabled telescope lets you dock your phone, launch the app, and follow on-screen arrows to planets, stars, galaxies, and more. Unlike other astronomy apps that rely solely on gyroscopes, StarSense uses patented sky recognition technology and a Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA)—like the sophisticated location systems used by satellites—to deliver accurate, real-time guidance. Simply align your phone with the telescope optics, and within minutes, you’ll be exploring with confidence. The app automatically generates a list of the best objects to view based on your exact time and location. Choose one and navigate there by following the on-screen arrows. When the bullseye turns green, your target is ready in the eyepiece. The high-quality 114mm Newtonian reflector with highly reflective coatings provides bright, detailed views of the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, and deep-sky favorites like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy. The tabletop base is compact, lightweight, and easy to transport, making it perfect for travel. The base’s low profile makes accessing the eyepiece easier for some observers (especially children). Includes two eyepieces (10mm and 17mm), a red dot finderscope, and a StarSense smartphone dock. StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones; it is compatible with Android 12 and later, as well as iOS 18 and newer, including iPhone XR and newer models.

Brand: Celestron


Model Name: StarSense Explorer


Optical Tube Length: 18.5 Inches


Eye Piece Lens Description: 17mm and 10mm Kellner eyepiece


Objective Lens Diameter: 114 Millimeters


Telescope Mount Description: Altazimuth Mount


Product Dimensions: 15"D x 15"W x 22.5"H


Focus Type: Manual Focus


Power Source: Manual Operation Without External Power Source


Finderscope: StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope


Eye Piece Lens Description: 17mm and 10mm Kellner eyepiece


Mount: Altazimuth Mount


Focus Type: Manual Focus


Power Source: Manual Operation Without External Power Source


Finderscope: StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope


Compatible Devices: Smartphone


Number of Batteries: 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)


Coating: Aluminum and SiO2


Focal Length Description: 1000 millimeters


Field Of View: 64 Degrees


Dawes Limit: 1.02 Arc Sec


Zoom Ratio: 2.51


Additional Features: Patented StarSense Technology, App-Enabled


Optical-Tube Length: 18.5 Inches


Objective Lens Diameter: 114 Millimeters


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 15"D x 15"W x 22.5"H


Item Weight: 12.6 Pounds


Exit Pupil Diameter: 2.85 Millimeters


Brand: Celestron


Model Name: StarSense Explorer


Global Trade Identification Number: 02


Manufacturer: Celestron Acquisition LLC


UPC: 050234224802


Manufacturer Part Number: 22480


Model Number: 22480


Warranty Description: Two-Year Limited Warranty


Built-In Media: 17mm eyepiece and 10mm eyepiece, Eyepiece rack and collimation cap, Optical tube and base, StarPointer, StarSense Explorer dock


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


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    • Great product
Size: StarSense Explorer 150mm
I got this telescope as an upgrade to my simpler telescope from the same brand, and I was impressed by its quality. I feel it is quite easy to use. (The app and the computer program are also pretty awesome, and they make everything much easier to see and to make sense of!) The assembly part was fairly easy, but the instruction manual is not very helpful. That would be my one criticism of the product. It is very sturdy, and the base sets easily on a table or the ground. It is stable, and the view angle is adequate and easy to adjust. The lens that came with it and we got some great viewings of the moon and planets. This item was not cheap but I feel it delivers great quality for the money. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2025 by Claudia Gennari Lacerda
    • Celestron 130 mm DOB = WINNER!!
Size: StarSense Explorer 130mm
I never review, but this scope (130 mm) deserves one! Fantastic packaging, crystal clear instructions, easy assembly, very high level build quality, beautifully executed, overall. I had the DX 130AZ - FORGET IT!!! This scope, currently, is considerably cheaper and WAY better, in all key aspects. Like what? Tube connection and mount are rock solid on the 130 mm DOB. TERRIBLE, SHAKY, WOBBLY MOUNT ON THE DX! The DOB has no Bird-Jones lens (that's a good thing) AND has a parabolic primary mirror. Build quality is MUCH better on the DOB. Focuser is superior. Take the money saved on the DX and get the dedicated Celestron tripod AND invest in better optics (check out Celestron's E-lux line; get a 25 mm and a 5 mm, or go telescoping high power like the SBOVNY 6-18 mm). Overall, couldn't be happier. Optics are stunning. Highly portable. Remove tube, put in a padded zipper case, base can stow easily in car, RV, etc., grab the tripod and see the night sky like NEVER before!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2026 by Amazon Customer
    • Great starter kit - view cool stuff that night!
Size: StarSense Explorer 130mm
I love this thing, it’s a perfect starter for someone who wants to get into astronomy and see some cool stuff the same night it arrives. Agree with other reviews though - the instructions are a nightmare and don’t 100% line up with the kit - but with some logic, you can make it work. BIG advice, the app you use with it has a step to align the phone camera - USE THE CAMERA IN THE TELESCOPE APP, not your normal camera mode. Otherwise it won’t work, and the instructions aren’t clear to do so ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2026 by Sci_fi_fanatic
    • Easy to setup
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Look good ,good resolution
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2026 by don
    • Would be great with better instructions Would be great with better instructions
Size: StarSense Explorer 150mm
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I want to love this but the instructions are lacking. My son has taken it out maybe 2-3 times. It’s really nice. It’s huge but easily transportable. It mounts nicely to the tripod sold separately. Great for older kids once you can figure it out. It’s adjustable and supposedly has a range to see the rings of Saturn . ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026 by Ruthie
    • App is great. Scope quality is ok. Good for beginners.
Size: StarSense Explorer 114mm
Why did you pick this product vs others?: This review is for the 114mm, but probably applies to all sizes. Views are good and the app is fantastic. The scope itself is not the highest quality. The mirrors seem fine. The main issue is the focuser is pretty cheap (but functional), only accepts 1.25” eyepieces, no compression ring and cheap thumbscrews. The included EP’s are pretty cheap too so you may want to upgrade. The Celestron zoom is pretty decent for the price. Of course, you can get better but the Celestron zoom is on par with this scope’s quality IMO and won’t break the bank. You will likely want the tripod for this which is gonna be an extra $130 + tax. The tripod is good but is only compatible with this scope (all 3 sizes). If you’re gonna go with this scope, the 150mm would probably be the best choice, but when you add up the tripod and the 150mm cost, it’s getting close to the cost of the 8” dob so consider that. The 8” StarSense is between $800-900 and has a 2” focuser which gives better eyepiece options. It’s a better focuser for sure, but not as good as what you will get on a Apertura or SkyWatcher as it’s not dual speed as-is (it can be upgraded to dual speed for ~$100) and has no compression ring (which is pretty surprising & disappointing for a $800+ scope). At the end of the day, the only reason to get this scope over an Apertura or a SkyWatcher is the StarSense app (which is very nice). Otherwise, those brands will get you better hardware for the money. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2025 by Emanlae Rymton
    • Great Telescope
Size: StarSense Explorer 130mm
Great telescope for the price. I was a little worried about the app not being reliable but I followed the instructions and with a bit of patience I was able to get my phone properly aligned with the adapter so the app worked perfectly which made viewing things very easy and a lot of fun. Everything looks nice and clear while viewing and I love how easy this thing is to store since it doesn’t have to be attached to a tripod. Assembly was tedious but easy although I do recommend using a better screwdriver than the one that was provided. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2026 by Amazon Buyer
    • Everyone needs a StarSense Explorer Everyone needs a StarSense Explorer
Size: StarSense Explorer 130mm
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Just buy it if you’re on the fence between this one and another brand. Excellent quality beginner telescope. I listened to the Celestron reviews as well as their own product videos and I’m so glad I did. I haven’t utilized the phone mount much but the app is great. Star and moon gazing helps out my mental health so much. My only gripe which isn’t even that big of a deal is the hardware was tricky - had to use a drill, just be gentle with assembly as the base material can split a bit. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2026 by Mjr25

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