{"product_id":"celestron-starsense-explorer-dx-130-reflector","title":"Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Reflector Telescope","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3Hb0x-IdeDs?si=ahPuZcO6PlTiKAHy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Newtonian Reflector Telescope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmartphone-Guided Stargazing Made Simple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStarSense Explorer DX 130AZ\u003c\/strong\u003e revolutionises telescope navigation with cutting-edge smartphone technology. With no experience necessary, this app-enabled Newtonian reflector uses \u003cstrong\u003eCelestron’s patented StarSense™ sky recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e to guide you effortlessly to planets, nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters—all with real-time accuracy. Just dock, launch, and explore the night sky like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📱 \u003cstrong\u003eSmartphone Guidance with StarSense Explorer App\u003c\/strong\u003e – Follow arrows on-screen to locate and view celestial targets. 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and contrast for sharper, brighter views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧰 \u003cstrong\u003eComplete Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Includes 25mm (26x) and 10mm (65x) eyepieces, StarSense dock, red dot finder, and full-height tripod with accessory tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏕️ \u003cstrong\u003ePortable and Travel-Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e – Weighing just 18 lbs, it’s easy to take on camping trips or remote observing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDock, Launch, Explore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDock your smartphone\u003c\/strong\u003e into the StarSense bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaunch the app\u003c\/strong\u003e and align it with the telescope’s optics (a quick 2-minute procedure).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelect a target\u003c\/strong\u003e from the list of visible celestial objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollow the arrows\u003c\/strong\u003e on your screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy the view\u003c\/strong\u003e when the bullseye turns green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional apps that rely solely on phone sensors, the \u003cstrong\u003eStarSense app uses LISA (Lost-in-Space Algorithm)\u003c\/strong\u003e—the same tech used by satellites—for unmatched real-time accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmartphone Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eiPhone 6 and 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