{"product_id":"celestron-starsense-explorer-8-dobsonian-telescope","title":"Celestron StarSense Explorer 8\" Dobsonian Telescope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/chPinJ375AQ?si=s_6QsQB85eVfP1EA\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCelestron StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian Telescope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge Dobsonian Telescope\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright 8-inch aperture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses the StarSense Explorer app\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApp locates and guides you to objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo astronomy experience required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality altazimuth base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick to set up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood in light-polluted areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView hundreds of deep sky objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnleash the power of the stars through your smartphone with the Celestron StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian telescope. No experience is required to get the most out of this Dobsonian, simply use the award-winning app to guide you through the solar system. This remarkably portable telescope is an excellent choice for city-dwellers or dark sky locators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAward-winning Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian Telescope makes use of Celestron’s patented and award-winning StarSense Explorer App that can locate faint, deep-sky objects in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable for Android and iOS, the app is able to recognise where you are in the world and generate a list of the objects that are currently visible to you. View anything from planets, nebulae, galaxies, star clusters and double stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9657\/3025\/files\/41wpmf1IXqL.jpg?v=1707813908\" alt=\"pic from telescope\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCity and Dark Sky Ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed with an advanced enough optical structure, the Dobsonian design of this telescope is operational even in light-polluted city locations. See the likes of Jupiter, Saturn and the Orion Nebula from the comfort of your city environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, take the Explorer to a remote Dark Sky location to view hundreds of fascinating objects. Transporting the Dobsonian is easy thanks to the ergonomic carry handles located at the balance point of the optical tube and the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBright, Dobsonian Telescope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large aperture 8” Newtonian reflector optical tube has a huge light-gathering capability that brings out impressive detail in celestial objects. The entire telescope has been carefully constructed to ensure the height of optical excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery mirrored surface is coated with Celestron’s XLT optical coating, that visibly increases contrast and light, drawing in brighter views. The mirrors within the telescope are made of low-expansion optical glass, which helps to ensure the best images under changing environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Quality Altazimuth Base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large telescope design requires a sturdy telescope mount. The StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian Telescope comes with a high-quality Altazimuth Base that features large-diameter altitude bearings with variable tensioning, Teflon azimuth bearings, and braces on the side panels for extra stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoothly adjust the height of the telescope while an integrated altitude “brake” system allows you to adjust the tension along the altitude axis. Pan the telescope using the ergonomic grip that allows you to precisely point the telescope without introducing heat from your hands into the optical system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9657\/3025\/files\/51eh_kLp1oL.jpg?v=1707813984\" alt=\"pic from telescope\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccessories Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded with the telescope are all the accessories you need to get started. A high-quality 2” Crayford focuser provides smooth and precise movements without focus shifting and features a thumbscrew that locks the sharpest focus. A 2” to 1.25” adapter and a 2” extension tube are also included to allow the use of almost any 1.25” or 2” telescope eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDock, Launch, Explore\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut down the complex star charts, and leave the computerised mounts at home, the StarSense Explorer makes locating objects quick and easy. Simply dock your phone into the StarSense dock, launch the StarSense Explorer app and accurately locate objects in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application shows clear green arrows that guide you as you move your telescope across the night sky. When the object is ready to view in the eyepiece, the bullseye turns green. Then, as you observe through the eyepiece, listen to hundreds of audio descriptions and view detailed information about thousands of objects within the app’s database.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Dobsonian Telescope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright 8-inch aperture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses the StarSense Explorer app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApp locates and guides you to objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo astronomy experience required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality altazimuth base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick to set up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood in light-polluted areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eView hundreds of deep sky objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian Telescope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25mm Plossl Eyepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2” Crayford Focuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarSense Smartphone Dock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarPointer Red Dot Finderscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyepiece Rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollimation Tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40370490277985,"sku":"050234224703","price":649.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9657\/3025\/files\/CelestronStarSenseExplorer8_DobsonianTelescope24.webp?v=1739886114","url":"https:\/\/carmarcameras.mom\/products\/celestron-starsense-explorer-8-dobsonian-telescope","provider":"Carmarthen Camera Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}