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Celestron StarSense Explorer 150mm App-Enabled Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope

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Size: StarSense Explorer 150mm


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.
  • 150MM REFLECTOR WITH IMPRESSIVE VIEWS: The 6" 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 150AZ 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 150mm 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 25mm), a red dot finderscope, a 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: DX 130AZ


Optical Tube Length: 72.4 centimeters


Eye Piece Lens Description: 25mm and 10mm Kellner eyepiece


Objective Lens Diameter: 15 centimeters


Telescope Mount Description: Altazimuth Tabletop Dobsonian base


Product Dimensions: 19"D x 19"W x 32.5"H


Focus Type: Manual Focus


Power Source: Manual Operation Without External Power Source


Finderscope: StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope


Eye Piece Lens Description: 25mm and 10mm Kellner eyepiece


Mount: Altazimuth Tabletop Dobsonian base


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 with SiO2 overcoat


Focal Length Description: 650 millimeters


Field Of View: 1.15 degrees


Dawes Limit: 1.03 arc_sec


Zoom Ratio: 50


Additional Features: Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required


Optical-Tube Length: 72.4 centimeters


Objective Lens Diameter: 15 centimeters


Item Dimensions D x W x H: 19"D x 19"W x 32.5"H


Item Weight: 25 pounds


Exit Pupil Diameter: 6 millimeters


Brand: Celestron


Model Name: DX 130AZ


Age Range Description: Adults


Global Trade Identification Number: 26


Item Highlight: StarSense Explorer App to Find Objects, Large 150mm Aperture, Bright Deep-Sky Views, Stable Tabletop Dobsonian, Portable


Unit Count: 1 Count


Manufacturer: Celestron


UPC: 050234224826


Number of Items: 1


Built-In Media: 25mm eyepiece and 10mm eyepiece, Eyepiece rack, panning knob and collimation cap, Optical tube and base, StarPointer, StarSense Explorer dock


Model Number: 22482


Manufacturer Part Number: 22482


Warranty Description: Two-Year Limited Warranty


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    • Nice size for a 150mm desktop DOB
Size: StarSense Explorer 150mm
The setup takes a few hours to assemble right out of the box. The instructions could have been better. They need a good set of orientation pictures at better angles. The only trouble I had with the assembly was that the holes that were predrilled were drilled too short. An easy fix to this problem was with a hand drill. I took the 150mm Celestron out for a test after assembly and found that it worked as expected. The lenses were just ok! And, I will be buying Possel lenses with better eye relief. The moons of Jupiter came in as clear points of light even with the packaged 10mm & 25mm lenses. The focus wheel was a little stiff, but a drop oil helped. The DOB frame and base are solid and are easy to handle. But, the 150mm DOB table top is a little heavy. So, if you are thinking about the weight being a problem, then the 114mm desktop DOB might be a better choice. The DOB was on sale at the time I ordered it, and at a discounted price. So for the price I paid it was great. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025 by Cooke
    • 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 TruHue App
    • Not ideal for transport to other locations.
Size: StarSense Explorer 150mm
This seemed to be a nice telescope. I have a lot of trees around my house and planned on taking it. And setting it up somewhere else. Unfortunately, this particular model is not ideal for transporting to another location, other than your home. I had a lot of problems with setting up the programs to make it work.And also it's a main program that it's forty nine ninety nine that is given free is only good for the computer. Not good for out in the field. I was a little bit disappointed with that. I put this together and realized how much effort it was going to take. To use this anywhere so I had to return mine because it was just gonna end up sitting somewhere. And not being used due to the amount of foliage around my property. The telescope seemed like it was very well made and looked to be pretty nice. There was a lot of assembly and the base of it was there. Very heavy, I'm not sure that this is meant for anyone. But an adult or a teenage child at a minimum. The actual base of this telescope was pretty heavy and I was disappointed that they used press board for it other than a quality product like solid wood or or an aluminum, especially at the cost. The other issue I had was the tripod, and any other things that you would definitely need to have with it. We're extremely costly. I tried to use it one time and the moon looked pretty good, but it wasn't really what I expected, to be honest, not based on what I've read from other reviews. Was slightly disappointing, but it's probably a good start off point. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2025 by Dilligaf
    • EXCELENTE CALIDAD
Size: StarSense Explorer 150mm
Excelente producto
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2026 by M@r©€
    • 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 by Ruthie
    • Good value, works well.
Size: StarSense Explorer 150mm
This telescope was bought for my son so waited until he had used it. He is very pleased with it and has found it very good for viewing planets. He has purchased more lenses so that he can see more. Works with phone very well , so he is very happy with it. Well worth the money.
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2026 by Mrs Lynda Williams
    • Excellent telescope
Size: StarSense Explorer 150mm
Fantastic tabletop telescope. Optics are very clear and the lenses were collated right out of the box. Set up was not difficult and all the instructions, tools and parts were included and easy to follow. It is a bit on the heavier side but not to the point it can’t be moved from spot to spot. Setting up you mobile device to use with the Starsense app and telescope was simple and the Starsense app makes night sky viewing easy, fun and educational. I am very happy with this telescope and think it is one of the better telescopes at this price point. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025 by Mo Sync
    • Great size/price compromise
Size: StarSense Explorer 150mm
I did spend more time than I usually do researching this purchase. Opinions differ, but the most frequent advice is to go for an 8" or 6" Dobsonian and by the size that you will take out to make observations. I am very impressed with this package, and the star sense explorer smartphone app is really a game changer in terms of helping beginners like me find the objects they are looking for in the sky, and positively identify what they're named. Until I know for sure that astronomy is a hobby I want to get more serious with, this was the perfect choice for me. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024 by Bernard Chenevert

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