Celestron StarSense Explorer 12" Smartphone App-Enabled Dobsonian Telescope

For straightforward, app-guided observing with serious light-gathering power, the Celestron StarSense Explorer 12" Dobsonian Telescope brings together a 254mm Newtonian reflector optical tube, 1200mm focal length and a Dobsonian mount with StarSense Explorer technology. Within the first few minutes of setup, the smartphone dock and app work together to analyse the night sky and compute the telescope’s position in real time, giving a clear route to visible targets on screen.

This beginner-friendly Celestron model pairs its large aperture with a tabletop Dobsonian base that keeps movement smooth in both azimuth and elevation. Teflon bearings, an integrated altitude brake mechanism and an ergonomic panning knob all contribute to controlled manual tracking, while tube rings allow the optical tube to be rotated for a more comfortable focuser position. A 1. 25" rack-and-pinion focuser, eyepiece rack and carry handles complete a design that suits home observing as well as transport to darker locations.

Key features

• 254mm Newtonian reflector telescope
• 1200mm focal length
• Dobsonian mount with tabletop base
• StarSense Explorer smartphone app-enabled navigation with real-time sky analysis
• Patented StarSense Sky Recognition technology using a Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA)
• 1. 25" rack-and-pinion focuser
• Teflon bearings for smooth azimuth and elevation movement
• 2-year warranty
• Model number: 22472-CGL

Specifications

Optics

• Optical design: Newtonian reflector
• Aperture: 254mm
• Focal length: 1200mm

Mount

• Mount type: Dobsonian
• Integrated altitude brake mechanism
• Tube rings for optical tube adjustment

Build

• Focuser: 1. 25" rack-and-pinion
• Weight: 37. 92kg
• Skill level: Beginner
• Technology: StarSense Explorer technology

In the box

• 32mm eyepiece
• StarPointer red-dot finderscope
• Celestron Starry Night software
• Front tube dust cover
• Focuser dust cover

Support & warranty

• 2-year warranty

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