Celestron Functional Telescopio Refractor StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ with Smartphone App

Explore the Sky with Smart Precision: Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ

A smartphone-controlled refractor telescope, perfect for exploring the night sky with no prior experience

The Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ revolutionizes stargazing by letting you explore the sky with the help of your smartphone. It uses patented StarSense technology to recognize star patterns and guide you in real time to the most fascinating celestial objects—all with an easy-to-use manual mount and quality optics.

Key Features

• StarSense star recognition technology with the SkySafari app for automated guidance
• Altazimuth mount with slow-motion altitude adjustment for easy tracking
• Fully coated 80 mm optics for bright and sharp views
• Includes 25 mm and 10 mm eyepieces, 2x Barlow lens, red dot finder, and erect image diagonal
• Compatible with modern smartphones (iOS 6+ and Android 7.1.2+ since 2016)
• Perfect for urban observations or under dark skies

• Specifications
• In the Box
• Optional Items
• Documents

• Optical Tube Information
  Optical Design	Refractor
  Aperture	80 mm (3.1")
  Focal Length	900 mm (35.43")
  Focal Ratio	f/11
  Included Eyepieces	25 mm (36x), 10 mm (90x)
  Barlow Lens	2x (1.25")
  Finder	StarPointer™ red dot finder
  Diagonal	90° erect image (1.25")
  Telescope Tube Material	Aluminum
  Maximum Useful Magnification	189x
  Minimum Useful Magnification	11x
  Limiting Stellar Magnitude	12
  Resolution (Rayleigh)	1.74 arc seconds
  Resolution (Dawes)	1.45 arc seconds
  Light Gathering Power	131x the human eye
  Optical Coatings	Fully coated
  Telescope Tube Length	965 mm (38")
  Telescope Tube Diameter	90 mm (3.54")
  Telescope Tube Weight	2.45 kg (5.4 lbs)

  Mount Information
  Mount Type	Manual altazimuth
  Maximum Tripod Height	1320.8 mm (52")
  Tripod Leg Diameter	31.75 mm (1.25")
  Tripod Material	Steel
  Accessory Tray	Yes
  Motion Speeds	Manual
  GPS	Uses phone’s GPS
  Dovetail Compatibility	No
  Power Requirements	None (PowerTank Glow recommended to charge phone)
  Alignment	Via StarSense Explorer app
  Included Software	StarSense Explorer App, SkyPortal App, Starry Night Basic

• • 80 mm refractor optical tube
  • Altazimuth mount and full-height tripod
  • 25 mm and 10 mm eyepieces
  • 2x Barlow lens
  • 90° erect image diagonal
  • StarPointer™ red dot finder
  • Accessory tray
  • StarSense smartphone dock
• • PowerTank Glow or other external USB power source to keep your phone charged during use
  • Eyepiece filters (moon, color, etc.)
  • Carrying bag or case
• • StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ Quick Setup Guide
  • StarSense Explorer App Manual