Celestron StarSense Explorer 150mm Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope

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Celestron StarSense Explorer 150mm Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope

App-Enhanced Stargazing for Beginners & Beyond

The Celestron StarSense Explorer 150mm is a revolutionary tabletop Dobsonian telescope that transforms your smartphone into a celestial guide. Powered by patented StarSense sky recognition technology, this easy-to-use system helps you find planets, nebulae, and galaxies with no star charts, no alignment hassles, and no prior experience needed.

🔭 Intuitive Smartphone Navigation

  • StarSense Sky Recognition: Patented, award-winning tech analyses star patterns in real-time using your smartphone to determine the telescope's precise position.

  • Guided Object Location: Follow on-screen arrows to your target—when the bullseye turns green, it's ready to view.

  • Powered by SkySafari™: The app auto-generates a list of visible objects, complete with audio guides and rich info.

🌌 Bright, Detailed Night Sky Views

  • 150mm Parabolic Primary Mirror: Captures sharp, contrast-rich views of planets, star clusters, and bright nebulae.

  • Fast f/5 Focal Ratio: Wide field of view—ideal for sweeping through the Milky Way or framing large objects like the Orion Nebula.

  • Includes Two Eyepieces: 25mm (30x) and 10mm (75x) Kellner eyepieces for both wide and detailed viewing.

🪐 Stable & Portable Tabletop Mount

  • Low-Profile Altazimuth Base: Lightweight yet sturdy for smooth manual tracking in altitude and azimuth.

  • Compact Design: Perfect for travel or use on a picnic table, car bonnet, or optional tripod.

  • Adjustable Tube Rings: Reposition the optical tube for the most comfortable viewing angle.

  • Integrated Altitude Brake: Fine-tune tension for steady motion even with slight imbalance.

📦 Included Accessories

  • StarSense smartphone dock & unlock code

  • 25mm & 10mm Kellner eyepieces

  • StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope

  • Eyepiece rack

  • Collimation cap

  • Dust covers for optical tube & focuser

  • Free Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition software

🔋 Enhance Your Setup

Pair your telescope with the optional PowerTank Glow 5000 to keep your phone charged during extended observing sessions. This 2-in-1 red flashlight and USB power bank attaches directly to the base for added convenience.

📱 Smartphone Compatibility

Compatible with most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later (2016+) and iPhone 6 or newer.
[Check compatibility here →]

📊 Specifications

Optical Tube

  • Optical Design: Newtonian Reflector

  • Aperture: 150mm (5.9")

  • Focal Length: 750mm (f/5)

  • Highest Useful Magnification: 354x

  • Limiting Magnitude: 13.4

  • Mirror Coatings: Aluminum with SiO₂ overcoat

  • Tube Dimensions: 723.9mm x 190.5mm

  • Tube Weight: 9 lbs (4.08 kg)

  • Focuser: 1.25" rack-and-pinion

Mount & Base

  • Type: Manual Altazimuth Tabletop Dobsonian

  • Material: CARB-compliant particle board

  • Dimensions: 482.6mm x 482.6mm x 469.9mm

  • Base Weight: 16 lbs (7.26 kg)

Total Telescope Weight: 25 lbs (11.33 kg)
Item #: 22482 / 22482-CGL

⚠️ Solar Warning
Never observe the Sun without a proper solar filter. Doing so can cause permanent eye damage or blindness. Never leave the telescope unattended with children or aim it at the Sun unless fully solar-equipped.

Let the night sky guide you—simply dock, launch the app, and explore with the StarSense Explorer 150mm.

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.

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