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Celestron StarSense Explorer 114mm Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope

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Celestron StarSense Explorer 114mm Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope

Smart Astronomy Starts Here

Explore the night sky like never before with the Celestron StarSense Explorer 114mm Tabletop Dobsonian—a revolutionary telescope that uses your smartphone to guide you effortlessly to planets, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. With patented StarSense sky recognition technology, even beginners can navigate the stars in minutes—no prior experience required.

🔭 Powerful Optics, Compact Design

  • 114mm parabolic Newtonian mirror delivers bright, detailed views of the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and deep-sky favourites.

  • Parabolic primary mirror corrects spherical aberration for sharper image clarity.

  • Wide f/4 focal ratio for bright, wide-field views—ideal for rich-field observing and beginner astrophotography.

📱 Smartphone-Powered Star Navigation

  • Works with the StarSense Explorer app (powered by SkySafari™) to identify celestial objects and guide your telescope with on-screen arrows.

  • No Wi-Fi or mobile signal needed—StarSense uses your phone’s camera and patented LISA algorithm to analyse star patterns in real time.

  • Align once, and then explore! The app dynamically updates based on your location, time, and conditions.

🧭 Dock, Launch, Explore

  • Securely dock your smartphone using the included StarSense smartphone cradle.

  • After a simple alignment, select an object from the app and follow the arrows.

  • When the target is ready, the app’s bullseye turns green—look through the eyepiece and enjoy the view!

🌌 Smooth, Sturdy Tabletop Mount

  • Compact altazimuth Dobsonian-style base for intuitive manual control and smooth tracking.

  • Teflon bearings and an adjustable altitude brake offer fluid motion with excellent control.

  • Perfect for children, beginners, or travelling observers—easy to use, set up, and transport.

  • Built-in eyepiece rack and carry handles for on-the-go convenience.

  • Optional tripod available for raised viewing positions.

🌠 City Skies to Dark Sites

  • Easily observe the Moon, planets, open clusters, and bright nebulae—even in urban areas.

  • Take it to a dark sky site and unlock hundreds of hidden deep-sky treasures, all guided by your smartphone.

🔧 Included Accessories

  • 17mm and 10mm Kellner eyepieces for 26x and 45x magnification

  • StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope

  • 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser

  • StarSense smartphone dock and unlock code

  • Collimation cap, eyepiece rack, and Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software

📐 Specifications at a Glance

Optical Tube:

  • Design: Newtonian Reflector (Parabolic)

  • Aperture: 114mm | Focal Length: 450mm | Focal Ratio: f/4

  • Highest Useful Magnification: 269x

  • Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 12.8

  • Tube Length: 18.5” | Weight: 4.2 lbs

Mount & Base:

  • Altazimuth Tabletop Dobsonian Mount

  • Base Dimensions: 15” x 15” x 15.5”

  • Base Weight: 8.4 lbs

Total Weight (kit): 12.6 lbs

📱 Smartphone Compatibility

Compatible with:

  • iPhone 6 and up

  • Android devices running 7.1.2 or later (2016 or newer)

For full compatibility list, please visit Celestron’s website.

🔋 Power and Observation Tip

Want to keep your phone charged during extended observing sessions? Add the optional Celestron PowerTank Glow 5000, a 2-in-1 red flashlight and USB power bank, designed to attach directly to the Dobsonian base.

☀️ Solar Safety Warning

Never observe the Sun without a certified solar filter. Doing so can result in permanent eye damage. Always supervise children using optical equipment.

Shipping Options

Fast & Reliable UK Delivery

We offer flexible delivery options across the UK, with free shipping available on qualifying orders.

  • FREE Next Working Day Delivery (Mon–Fri)
    On all orders £300 and over
  • FREE Express Delivery (1–3 Working Days)
    On orders £49.99 – £299.99
  • Express Delivery – £3.99
    On orders under £49.99
  • Standard Delivery (2–4 Working Days) – £2.99
    A great value option for smaller orders
  • Priority Shipping – £8.99
    A fully tracked, guaranteed delivery service, including Saturday delivery options

Order Fulfilment

Some items, as clearly stated on the product page, may be fulfilled directly by our partners or manufacturers. In these cases, your order will be shipped to you straight from the brand’s warehouse. This helps us provide a wider range of specialist equipment and may result in slightly different delivery times.

Returns Policy

If something isn’t right, we’ll always try to help.

  • Unused items in “as new” condition can usually be returned within the statutory cooling-off period
  • Please contact us before sending anything back so we can advise on the safest way
  • For unwanted items, return shipping is your responsibility, and original shipping may be deducted where applicable
  • If a product is faulty or damaged, we’ll arrange repair, replacement or refund in line with your consumer rights — and we’ll cover reasonable return costs

Telescope shipping is expensive, and specialist — avoidable returns really do impact our business, so we always encourage customers to ask questions before buying. We’re here to help you get it right first time.

Your statutory rights are not affected.
Celestron StarSense Explorer 114mm Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope

£249.99

Does it come with a warranty?

All our products are UK stock so come with manufacturers warranty

What happens if I don't like it?

We always want you to be happy with your purchase — so if you’re unsure, please ask us first. We’re always happy to give honest advice before you buy.

If the product arrives and you simply decide it isn’t for you, you can usually return it within the cooling-off period — as long as it’s unused, in perfect condition, and returned with all original packaging and accessories.

Because telescopes and optical equipment are large, delicate and expensive to ship, you’ll need to cover the cost of sending it back, and if we originally subsidised delivery, we may deduct our outbound shipping costs from your refund.

We’re a small specialist business, and unnecessary returns genuinely hurt us — so if you’re unsure at all, please talk to us first. We’d rather help you choose the right item than process a return.

How fast is shipping?

We aim to ship in-stock items as quickly as possible.

  • Most in-stock orders dispatch within 1–2 working days
  • Delivery usually takes 1–3 working days after dispatch (UK mainland)
  • Heavier / oversized items and special orders may take a little longer

You’ll receive tracking details as soon as your order is on its way.

Astronomy equipment often requires specialist packing and trusted couriers — we do this to keep your gear safe, not to slow things down. If you need something urgently, just ask and we’ll do our best.

What's the returns policy?

If something isn’t right, we’ll always try to help.

  • Unused items in “as new” condition can usually be returned within the statutory cooling-off period
  • Please contact us before sending anything back so we can advise on the safest way
  • For unwanted items, return shipping is your responsibility, and original shipping may be deducted where applicable
  • If a product is faulty or damaged, we’ll arrange repair, replacement or refund in line with your consumer rights — and we’ll cover reasonable return costs

Telescope shipping is expensive, and specialist — avoidable returns really do impact our business, so we always encourage customers to ask questions before buying. We’re here to help you get it right first time.

Your statutory rights are not affected.

What are your opening hours?

Monday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday: Closed