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product_id: 180272478
title: "Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Smartphone Guided Newtonian Telescope | Smartphone App Sky Navigation, Parabolic Reflector Telescope & Premium Mount, DeepSky Viewing, Perfect for Backyard Astronomy"
brand: "celestron"
price: "$1499.58"
currency: USD
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# Smartphone-guided navigation 130mm Newtonian reflector Manual altazimuth mount Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Smartphone Guided Newtonian Telescope | Smartphone App Sky Navigation, Parabolic Reflector Telescope & Premium Mount, DeepSky Viewing, Perfect for Backyard Astronomy

**Brand:** celestron
**Price:** $1499.58
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 Unlock the universe with your smartphone—stargazing just got smarter!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Smartphone Guided Newtonian Telescope | Smartphone App Sky Navigation, Parabolic Reflector Telescope & Premium Mount, DeepSky Viewing, Perfect for Backyard Astronomy by celestron
- **How much does it cost?** $1499.58 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- celestron enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted celestron brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Sturdy & Smooth Tracking:** Manual altazimuth mount with dual-axis slow-motion controls ensures precise, fluid target tracking.
- • **Curated Night Sky Targets:** Instantly access the best planets, nebulae, and galaxies tailored to your location and time.
- • **Patented StarSense Technology:** Sky recognition tech analyzes star patterns for pinpoint accuracy, unlike basic gyro apps.
- • **Premium Optics for Vivid Views:** 5-inch parabolic reflector with high-reflectivity coatings delivers crisp, bright images of deep-sky wonders.
- • **Effortless Celestial Navigation:** Dock your phone, launch the app, and follow intuitive on-screen arrows—no astronomy degree needed.

## Overview

The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ is a smartphone-powered Newtonian telescope featuring patented sky recognition technology for real-time celestial navigation. Its 130mm parabolic reflector and premium coatings deliver sharp views of planets and deep-sky objects, while the manual altazimuth mount offers smooth, precise tracking. Perfect for beginners and backyard astronomers, it includes a 2-year warranty and US-based expert support.

## Description

Celestron’s StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ 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 130mm 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. Includes two eyepieces (10mm and 25mm), a red dot finderscope, a full-height tripod, 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.

## 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 telescope’s position.
- TONIGHT’S 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 city—and even more from dark skies.
- SIMPLE SETUP, SMOOTH TRACKING: Features a manual altazimuth mount with dual-axis slow-motion controls. Follow the on-screen arrows to your target; when the bullseye turns green, you can view it clearly through the eyepiece.
- 130MM REFLECTOR WITH IMPRESSIVE VIEWS: The 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B083JRF1MH |
| Additional Features | Smartphone-powered sky tour, patented StarSense technology |
| Best Sellers Rank | #127 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #13 in Telescope Refractors |
| Brand | Celestron |
| Built-In Media | 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, Accessory tray, Mount and tripod (preassembled), Optical tube, StarPointer finderscope |
| Coating | Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO₂ |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,013) |
| Dawes Limit | 0.89 arc_sec |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 5.2 millimeters |
| Eye Piece Lens Description | 25mm and 10mm eyepieces |
| Field Of View | 2 degrees |
| Finderscope | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
| Focal Length Description | 650.0 millimeters |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234224611 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 30"D x 32"W x 50"H |
| Item Weight | 18 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Celestron Acquisition LLC |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 22461 |
| Model Name | StarSense Explorer DX 130 |
| Model Number | 22461 |
| Mount | Altazimuth Mount |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 13 centimeters |
| Optical-Tube Length | 63.5 centimeters |
| Power Source | Manual Operation Without External Power Source |
| UPC | 050234224611 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2-YEAR WARRANTY |
| Zoom Ratio | 1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Celestron
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** 25mm and 10mm eyepieces
- **Finderscope:** StarPointer™ red dot finderscope
- **Focus Type:** Manual Focus
- **Model Name:** StarSense Explorer DX 130
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 13 centimeters
- **Optical Tube Length:** 63.5 centimeters
- **Power Source:** Manual Operation Without External Power Source
- **Product Dimensions:** 30"D x 32"W x 50"H
- **Telescope Mount Description:** Altazimuth Mount

## Images

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## Available Options

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*Last updated: 2026-08-01*