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- A complete digiscoping solution: NexYZ connects your smartphone to almost any eyepiece
- NexYZ’s patented design works with telescopes (with most 1.25” or 2” eyepieces), spotting scopes, binoculars, monoculars, and microscopes (with the included adapter rings).
- Works with virtually all smartphone models, including the latest devices from Apple, Samsung, and Google.
- Features three directional knobs (X-, Y-, and Z-axis) that perfectly align your phone’s camera with the eyepiece in seconds. In addition, you can make tension adjustments to keep the phone firmly in place.
- Stands up to rigorous field use thanks to its robust, durable construction with a metal frame and polymer body.
The NexYZ 3-Axis Universal Smartphone Adapter is a great first step into the world of astroimaging or digiscoping. The NexYZ provides you everything you need to capture sharp, detailed images and video.
Patented NexYZ Smartphone Adapter
NexYZ fits any eyepiece from 35mm to 60mm in diameter, including telescopes equipped with 1.25” or 2” eyepieces, spotting scopes, monoculars, and binoculars. It also attaches to microscopes with the addition of an included adapter ring, which takes the usable diameter down to 25mm, the size of a standard microscope eyepiece.
NexYZ accommodates a wide range of smartphones including the larger “phablets” like the iPhone 11 Plus and latest Samsung Galaxy devices. The phone platform is fully adjustable and can fit any device—usually with the case still on. The secure platform stands up to the weight of these heavier devices with ease, thanks to NexYZ’s strong metal spring and threaded twist lock. Should you need to tighten the tension on each axis for a customized secure connection, click the Support & Downloads tab to read our NexYZ Tension Adjustment Guide.
Easy as X-Y-Z
What makes NexYZ’s patented design different from other smartphone adapters? The three-axis adjustment. Most adapters rely on you placing your phone perfectly on the platform and only offer limited adjustment in two axes. But NexYZ gives you the power to place your phone on the platform, center it over the eyepiece with the X and Y knobs, and then move up or down over the eyepiece until you have the entire field of view in your shot.
And even though this adjustment is ultra-precise, it’s still quicker and easier to use than other adapters. From start to finish, the process only takes about 30 seconds, including the time it takes to insert the phone into NexYZ, attach NexYZ to an eyepiece, start the camera app, and center the camera over the eyepiece using the knobs.
Switching phones, eyepieces, or optical instruments, requires only slight adjustments to re-center the camera over the new eyepiece. If multiple people want to capture a shot through your optic, NexYZ’s simple spring-loaded clamps make it easy to remove one device and replace it with another in seconds. NexYZ is the ideal solution for star parties and group bird walks where everyone wants their own shot of the action.
You can also switch your image from portrait to landscape simply by turning the padded eyepiece clamp and readjusting the X-, Y-, and Z-axis to realign your phone with the eyepiece.
NOTE: NexYZ is compatible with telescopes, spotting scopes, binoculars, monoculars, and microscopes. It does not fit riflescopes. NexYZ works with most phone cases, but if you have an especially large phone case with built-in batteries or a folio-style case, you will need to remove it.
Praise for NexYZ
“Unlike other adapters, the NexYZ features three directional knobs (X, Y and Z axes) that perfectly align your phone’s camera with the scope eyepiece in seconds. In addition, you can make tension adjustments to keep the phone firmly in place and, rather pleasingly, the clamp system allows the phone to be positioned to capture images in landscape mode as opposed to portrait, which is so often the hallmark of most smartphone images.” – from Expert Reviews, Birdwatch magazine, November 2018
“Fitting the phone to the adapter is simple and quick, and the phone is held securely in place – no need to worry about it dropping out as you move around. You then adjust the phone’s position using the X and Y axis knobs – this too is easy and relatively quick. Finally, the Z axis knob enables you to lower or raise the phone to eliminate vignetting.” – Matt Merritt, “Unlock your phone’s potential,” Gear Reviews, Birdwatching magazine, August 2018
| Compatible Optics: | Telescopes, Binoculars, Spotting Scopes, Monoculars and Microscopes |
| Eyepiece Clamp Style: | Spring Loaded w/ lock down knob |
| Eyepiece Clamp Range: | 35mm - 60mm (1.37" - 2.36") - NOTE: Minimum size 25mm (.98") with included adapters |
| Phone Clamp Style: | Easy load with internal spring |
| Phone Clamp Range: | 65mm - 90mm (2.55" - 3.54") |
| Fine Adjustment Style: | X,Y,Z Motion- Controlled by knobs with rack and pinion system |
| Materials: | Cast Metal/ Injection molded Fiber reinforced Plastic |
| Accessories: | 2x Adapters for microscope eyepieces |
| Dimensions (open): | TBD |
| Dimensions (Closed): | 165.1mm x 139.7mm x 107.95mm (6.50" x 5.50" x 4.25") |
| Weight: | 10 oz ( 283 g) |
Solar Warning
- Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
- Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.
- Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.
$25.00
The Audubon Bird Call invented by Roger Eddy in 1947 and still made by the Eddy family in Rhode Island USA. When twisted, this remarkable little birchwood and metal instrument makes a variety of sounds similar to wild birds. Each Audubon Bird Call is handmade and individually tuned, tending to work much better than standard "pishing".
It is the standard songbird call throughout the world and whilst it doesn't mimic a single specific bird, the sound it makes gets inquisitive birds to come in closer to check out the noise. In Australia, this works particularly well on honeyeaters, thornbills, fairy-wrens, emu-wrens, grasswrens, scrubwrens, gerygones, whistlers, and occasionally even Tyto owls will come in to check it out at night if you're quiet!
With reasonable care it should last a lifetime - just keep it dry. Can be carried in pocket, on a key ring, or worn on a lanyard.
The original Audubon Bird Call , available in classic red or natural birch finish, packed in attractive gift box. Sturdy cast zinc and solid birch construction. Rosin capsule included to maintain the call’s distinctive chirp.
The bird call's sound is produced by rotating the wooden cylinder against the cast zinc plug. By varying the pressure between the two surfaces while twisting back and forth, a variety of bird sounds can be accurately imitated. Originally conceived by songbird hunters in Europe, the bird call attracts birds by creating the illusion that other birds are in the area.
Recognised by multiple generations of birders and outdoors people, the Audubon Bird Call has been made and tuned by hand in the USA in the same way for over 60 years.
Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer LT 70AZ —the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky.
- Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.
- Patent-pending StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time. Check phone compatibility here.
- StarSense Explorer app automatically generates a list of objects currently visible. View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city. Or take your telescope to darker skies to view faint, deep sky objects.
- Manual altazimuth mount with smooth, dual-axis slow-motion controls makes it easy to follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target. When the bullseye turns green, it’s ready to view in the telescope’s eyepiece.
- 70mm refractor with fully coated glass optics for bright, sharp views.
- Includes 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, 2x Barlow Lens, StarSense smartphone dock, erect image diagonal, a red dot finderscope (in case you want to use the telescope without your phone), and a full-height tripod.
Dock, Launch, Explore
Leave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer LT 70AZ, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you’ll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After aligning your phone to the telescope’s optics (a quick, 2-minute procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you to move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green.
Setup Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptXZdY9FUFQ
Smartphone Compatibility
StarSense Explorer LT 70AZ works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a complete compatibility list, click here.
Patent-Pending StarSense Sky Recognition Technology
StarSense Explorer LT 70AZ uses patent-pending technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly reorient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database.
While other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone’s gyros and accelerometers, which aren’t as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.
Sturdy Altazimuth Mount
StarSense Explorer LT’s simple altazimuth mount makes it easy to move the telescope to find your target. A slow-motion altitude adjustment knob helps you fine tune the telescope’s pointing position and follow targets as they appear to drift across the night sky. It’s all anchored by an adjustable, full-height tripod.
Dazzling Views with High Quality Optics
You can expect sharp, bright views through this 70mm refractor. Fully coated glass optics provide increased light transmission, enhancing details in celestial objects. The telescope also includes a 90-degree erect image diagonal, so you can use it during the day to view birds, wildlife, landscapes, and more.
Perfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites
Even if you live in a light polluted city location, StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to be able to pick out Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most famous celestial objects.
But if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. The entire telescope kit weighs just 7.4 pounds, so it’s perfectly portable and easy to bring on your next camping trip or to a remote observing site.
Everything You Need to Observe Immediately
When you unbox your new StarSense Explorer LT, you’ll find:
- 70mm refractor optical tube
- StarSense dock for your smartphone
- Low powered (25mm) and high powered (10mm) eyepiece
- 2x Barlow lens to double the power of each eyepiece
- 90-degree erect image diagonal
- StarPointer red dot finderscope, perfect for using the telescope during the day or without the StarSense Explorer app
- Altazimuth mount with slow motion control rod
- Full-height tripod with an accessory tray to keep you organized
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Refractor |
| Aperture | 70mm |
| Focal Length | 700mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/10 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 | 25mm |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 | 10mm |
| Barlow Lens | 2x (1.25") |
| Finderscope | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
| Star Diagonal | Erect image 90° (1.25") |
| Optical Tube | Aluminum |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 165x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 10x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 11.7 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.99 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 1.66 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 100x |
| Optical Coatings | Fully-Coated glass optics |
| Optical Tube Length | 812.8mm |
| Optical Tube Diameter | 76mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 1.63 kg |
| Dovetail | None |
| MOUNT INFO: | |
| Mount Type | Manual Alt-Azimuth |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) | Aluminum, 1320.8mm max height |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 31.75mm steel |
| Accessory Tray | Yes |
| Tripod Weight | 1.72 kg |
| Slew Speeds | Manual |
| GPS | Uses phone's GPS |
| Dovetail Compatibility | CG-5 Dovetail bar |
| Power Requirements | None (Recommend PowerTank Glow to keep phone charged while using app) |
| Alignment Procedures | Use StarSense Explorer app |
| Software | StarSense Explorer app | SkyPortal app | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software |
| Total Kit Weight | 3.35 kg |
| Included Items | Telescope tube | Mount/tripod (preassembled) | 25mm & 10mm eyepieces | Erect image diagonal | 2x Barlow lens | StarPointer finderscope | Accessory tray | StarSense Explorer phone dock |
$79.00
The Telrad reflex finder makes finding objects through your telescope straightforward. Instead of squinting through a small finderscope, you look through the Telrad and see the real sky with three illuminated LED target rings projected onto it. What you see matches your star charts exactly - no flipped or inverted image to work out.
How Do the Three Rings Work?
The Telrad projects three bullseye rings at fixed angular sizes. The outer ring covers 4 degrees, the middle ring covers 2 degrees, and the small centre ring covers half a degree. This makes star hopping really easy. Find your target on a star chart, note its position among the visible stars, then place the Telrad rings on that spot in the sky. A quick alignment gets the object into your finderscope field, and a more careful alignment puts it directly in the eyepiece.
Great for Beginners and Experienced Observers
If you're just getting started, the Telrad takes the guesswork out of locating objects. With a bit of practice you'll be judging angular distances between stars at a glance. Use the Telrad on its own for bright targets and for aligning GoTo telescopes. For fainter deep sky objects, use it to get you close, then switch to a magnified finderscope to zero in.
Not Just for Telescopes
The Telrad is also widely used in stage lighting across Australia. Operators mount them on followspot lights to aim precisely at performers. The same qualities that make it work on a telescope - zero magnification, a clear projected bullseye, and fast target acquisition - make it a handy tool for theatrical and event lighting too.
Why Customers Love the Telrad
We've had folks tell us the Telrad is the single best accessory they've added to their telescope, and it's hard to argue with that. Once you try one, you'll see why.
Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer LT 127AZ is ideal for beginners thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky.
- Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.
- Patent-pending StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time. Check phone compatibility here.
- StarSense Explorer app automatically generates a list of objects currently visible. View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city. Or take your telescope to darker skies to view faint, deep sky objects.
- Manual altazimuth mount with smooth, dual-axis slow-motion controls makes it easy to follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target. When the bullseye turns green, it’s ready to view in the telescope’s eyepiece.
- 127mm (5”) Newtonian reflector with highly reflective coatings and enough light gathering ability to view all the best celestial objects.
- Includes 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, 2x Barlow Lens, StarSense smartphone dock, a red dot finderscope (in case you want to use the telescope without your phone), and a full-height tripod.
Dock, Launch, Explore
Leave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer LT 127AZ, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you’ll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After aligning your phone to the telescope’s optics (a quick, 2-minute procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you to move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green.
Setup Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxIQC2elFRY
Smartphone Compatibility
StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a complete compatibility list, click here.
Patent-Pending StarSense Sky Recognition Technology
StarSense Explorer uses patent-pending technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly reorient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database.
While other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone’s gyros and accelerometers, which aren’t as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.
Sturdy Altazimuth Mount
StarSense Explorer LT’s simple altazimuth mount makes it easy to move the telescope to find your target. A slow-motion altitude adjustment knob helps you fine tune the telescope’s pointing position and follow targets as they appear to drift across the night sky. It’s all anchored by an adjustable, full-height tripod.
Dazzling Views with High Quality Optics
With a large 127mm (5”) objective lens, this telescope has enough light gathering ability to bring out detail in celestial objects. You can expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, its cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the trapezium in the Orion Nebula, and beautiful Pleaides Open Star Cluster.
Perfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites
Even if you live in a light polluted city location, StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to be able to pick out Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most famous celestial objects.
But if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. With this 5” Newtonian and relatively dark skies, the Andromeda Galaxy, Hercules Open Star Cluster, and so many more are easily within your reach.
The entire telescope kit weighs just 11.4 pounds, so it’s perfectly portable and easy to bring on your next camping trip or to a remote observing site.
Everything You Need to Observe Immediately
When you unbox your new StarSense Explorer LT, you’ll find:
- 127mm Newtonian reflector optical tube
- StarSense dock for your smartphone
- Low powered (25mm) and high powered (10mm) eyepiece
- 2x Barlow lens to double the power of each eyepiece
- StarPointer red dot finderscope, perfect for using the telescope during the day or without the StarSense Explorer app
- Altazimuth mount with slow motion control rod
- Full-height tripod with an accessory tray to keep you organized
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture | 127mm |
| Focal Length | 1000mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/7.87 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 | 25mm |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 | 10mm |
| Barlow Lens | 2x (1.25") |
| Finderscope | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
| Optical Tube | Steel |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 300x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 18x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 13 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.1 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | .91 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 329x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 41mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 32% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 10% |
| Optical Coatings | Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO₂ |
| Optical Tube Length | 457.2mm |
| Optical Tube Diameter | 165.1mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 3.44 kg |
| Dovetail | None |
| MOUNT INFO: | |
| Mount Type | Manual Alt-Azimuth |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) | Aluminum, 1320.8mm (52") max height |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 31.75mm (1.25") steel |
| Accessory Tray | Yes |
| Tripod Weight | 1.72 kg |
| Slew Speeds | Manual |
| GPS | Uses phone's GPS |
| Dovetail Compatibility | CG-5 Dovetail bar |
| Power Requirements | None (Recommend PowerTank Glow to keep phone charged while using app) |
| Alignment Procedures | Use StarSense Explorer app |
| Software | StarSense Explorer app | SkyPortal app | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software |
| Total Kit Weight | 5.17 kg |
| Included Items | Telescope tube | Mount/tripod (preassembled) | 25mm & 10mm eyepieces | 2x Barlow lens | StarPointer finderscope | Accessory tray | StarSense Explorer phone dock |
$29.00
Orion Moon Map 260 | Orion Telescopes and Binoculars Orion Moon Map 260 | Orion Telescopes and Binoculars
- The meticulously detailed Moon Map 260 is a must-have for any backyard astronomer
- Map identifies over 260 lunar features including craters, valleys, ancient lava flows, mountain ranges, all successful US and Soviet lunar mission landing sites, and more
- Conveniently laminated for protection against dew, dirt, and the elements
- Measures 25.25″ x 11″ when fully unfolded, and folds up to 8.5″ x 11″ for easy portability
- Includes both correct-image and reversed “mirror image” maps of the Moon for easy use with binoculars, unaided eyes, or any telescope
Orion Moon Map 260 | Orion Telescopes and Binoculars
The bright face of our planet’s Moon has been inspiring astronomers for centuries. Since the Moon is much closer to Earth than any other object in the night sky, views of its illuminated surface are amazingly detailed when observed through binoculars or a telescope. Intriguing craters, craggy mountains, and vast “seas” of ancient lava flows make for wonderful targets for backyard astronomers. With the affordable Orion Moon Map 260, you can easily identify, locate and learn about the many interesting features of Earth’s only natural satellite.
The Moon Map identifies over 260 of the most popular lunar surface features including craters, mountain ranges, valleys, rilles, “seas” and more. Each feature is cross-referenced in the MoonMap’s tables with its official name, size and a brief description. In addition to lunar landscape features, all successful spacecraft landing sites from US Apollo, Surveyor and Ranger Probe missions as well as Soviet Luna Probe missions are also clearly identified on the map.
We’ve designed the Orion MoonMap 260 with versatility in mind. Both a correct-image and reversed, or “mirror image” view of the Moon are included on the map, so it can be used when observing the Moon with unaided eyes, binoculars; or any refractor, reflector, or Cassegrain telescope. The map is conveniently laminated for use in almost any weather.
Using the Moon Map 260 is easy. Simply find the reference number of the lunar feature you wish to identify on the map, and then look up its name using the map’s numerical index. Conversely, if you wish to locate a specific named feature with your telescope or binoculars, use the map’s numerical index to find the lunar feature’s reference number, then locate the number and feature on the map. For ease of use, the reference numbers are roughly ordered from north to south (top to bottom).
The Orion MoonMap 260 measures 25.25″ x 11″ when fully unfolded, and folds up to 8.5″ x 11″. The tri-fold MoonMap 260 is plastic laminated for long-lasting durability as well as protection against dew, dirt, and the occasional coffee spill.
Whether you’re an experienced amateur astronomer or a novice just beginning to explore the night sky, the MoonMap 260 will help you make each moonlit night more memorable. It’s a must-have for any of our fellow “Luna”tics!
The Celestron 1.25” Eyepiece and Filter Kit is a great way to expand the functionality and enjoyment of your telescope. Inside the metal, foam-lined carry case you’ll find these accessories:
- 32 mm Plossl Eyepiece - 1.25”
- 17 mm Plossl Eyepiece - 1.25”
- 13 mm Plossl Eyepiece - 1.25”
- 8 mm Plossl Eyepiece - 1.25”
- 6 mm Plossl Eyepiece - 1.25”
- 2X Barlow Lens - 1.25”
- #80A Blue Filter - 1.25”
- #58A Green Filter - 1.25”
- #56 Light Green Filter - 1.25”
- #25 Red Filter - 1.25”
- #21 Orange Filter - 1.25”
- #12 Yellow Filter - 1.25”
- Moon Filter - 1.25”
Eyepieces - All five Plossl eyepieces can be used in any telescope with a 1.25” focuser. Each eyepiece features a four-element design with a 52º apparent field of view. The optics are fully multi-coated to improve light transmission and protect the optics. The 32 mm Plossl eyepiece offers a low power, wide field view in most telescopes, the 13 mm & 17 mm focal lengths are good medium-power oculars, and the 8 mm & 6 mm eyepieces provide high magnifications, great for the Moon and planets, especially when seeing conditions are good.
2X Barlow Lens - The included, and very versatile 2X Barlow doubles the magnification of any 1.25” eyepiece. Since this kit includes five (5) eyepieces, you will be able to use them with and without the Barlow, giving you a total of ten magnification options in all. Any other 1.25” eyepieces you already have will also work in this desirable accessory, giving you even more magnification choices. Remember, high magnifications do not always produce clear, sharp results, especially on evenings of poor or moderate seeing conditions. Experiment to find the magnifications that are best for your telescope on a particular night.
Filters - Colored filters can be used to bring out certain details on a planet’s surface or its cloud structure. All of the planetary filters included in the 1.25” Eyepiece & Accessory Kit, as well as the Moon filter, can be used on any 1.25” eyepiece with the proper filter threads, so they are very versatile. Just screw one onto your eyepiece of choice and slide it into the focuser.
The Moon filter is one of the first accessories most new amateur astronomers buy, and for good reason! It helps block out a portion of the light the Moon sends into your eyepiece so that you can see details better. You can also try this filter on Venus; it blocks enough glare so you can observe the planet’s phases more easily.
Metal Case: The sturdy metal carry case has die-cut foam inside to protect and cushion your accessories. Store each one in its appointed place when not in use and you’ll keep them looking and performing like new. The case is even large enough to carry a few extra accessories. Just pull out enough of the foam cubes to make a nest for your eyepiece, camera adapter, etc. A tight fit is better, so remove the least amount of foam possible before testing the fit. You can always remove more if you need to.
Camera Sensor
The ASI120MM Mini camera integrates the AR0130CS 1/3″ sensor (4.8 mm x 3.6 mm). It is a new model in the “mini”-series of cameras from ZWO. This camera has 1280 x 960 pixels with a pixel size of 3.75 μm x 3.75 μm. It provides 12-bit ADC and the QE peak is almost 80%.
Astrophotography Performance
The ASI120 mini-camera offers you very good performance for planetary imaging as well as for guiding. Low read noise, high dynamic range, AR protective window and much more are just some of the key characteristics that set it apart from the competition.
Astrophotography Performance
ASI120 mini camera offers you very good performance for planetary imaging and guiding. Low read noise, high dynamic range, AR protective window and much more.
High QE
Absolute QE Curve, we estimate the Peak Value is almost 80%.
120Mini VS 120MM-S
Compared with ASI120MM-S camera, 120mini have smaller outlook, lighter weight, and it can reach focus at same position with eyepiece.
USB2.0Port & ST4 Port
USB 2.0 Port: Mini camera has one USB2.0 type C port. Type C port is very popular in mobile phones, it will not care about positive side and negetive side of the adapter.
ST4 Port: Can connect mini camera direct connect to auto guide port of mount.
The back of ASI mini camera is like a smiling face, its mouth is Type C USB port, which is widely used in mobile phones. And its nose is the ST4 port, for guiding. Every time, you use mini camera, there always will be a smiley face stay with you in the dark nights.
ASI mini camera can focus at same position as eyepiece. You can focus with a eyepiece, and put ASI mini camera into 1.25″ holder.
Mini camera is very suitable for OAG, it has much bigger focus range than normal ASI cameras. Never to worry about that guide camera can not focus with main camera at same time.
What is in the box?
ASI mini camera box includes all necessary cables, adapters, and manuals.
$24.99
Celestron Moon Filter
The Moon has the distinction of being the most often viewed celestial object through backyard telescopes. It is undoubtedly beautiful and mysterious, and is one of those constants in our lives that connects us to every other being on our planet. Regardless of who we are or where we live or travel, we all look at the same moon.
It is difficult to look at the Moon through a telescope and see all of the details due to its brightness. Our eyes are not ready for the bright beam of light that emits from the eyepiece, and they “stop down”, just as they would when you step out into the sunlight on a bright summer’s day. When we’re in the sunlight, we often wear sunglasses. They help us relax our eyes, protect us from glare, and help us see things more clearly. When amateur astronomers observe the Moon, we use a moon filter. A Celestron Moon Filter provides similar benefits to those of sunglasses...our eye relaxes and opens up to let us see more detail. This is especially important when observing the Moon when it is near full.
The Celestron Moon Filter simply screws onto the insert barrel of most 1.25” eyepieces. It only takes a second or two to transform your regular eyepiece into one suited for lunar observations. A Moon Filter is also helpful when observing Venus or bright terrestrial scenes. This filter is not suitable for viewing the Sun.
Remove the lens from your camera and attach the T-ring in its place. Since the T-ring is camera-brand specific, it will snap right on just like a lens. Next, remove the diagonal and visual back from the rear cell of your telescope. Screw the Celestron T-Adapter onto the rear cell threads until secure. Now, thread the T-ring & camera onto the T-Adapter. That’s all there is to it. The camera is now using your telescope as a giant telephoto lens. The magnification will depend on the telescope’s focal length. For instance, a 300 mm camera lens is considered to be pretty powerful, right? Well, if you are using an 8” SCT at prime focus, you’ve got yourself a 2000 mm lens with a lot of light-gathering capability!
Prime focus photography is popular for short exposure images of terrestrial objects as well as celestial objects like the Moon. If you want to do longer exposures of deep sky objects with this method, we suggest using a separate guidescope or off-axis guider and an equatorial mount.
Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ —the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ is ideal for beginners thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky.
- Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.
- Patent-pending StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time. Check phone compatibility here.
- StarSense Explorer app automatically generates a list of objects currently visible. View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city. Or take your telescope to darker skies to view faint, deep sky objects.
- Manual altazimuth mount with smooth, dual-axis slow-motion controls makes it easy to follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target. When the bullseye turns green, it’s ready to view in the telescope’s eyepiece.
- 114mm (4.5”) Newtonian reflector with highly reflective coatings and enough light gathering ability to view all the best celestial objects.
- Includes 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, 2x Barlow Lens, StarSense smartphone dock, a red dot finderscope (in case you want to use the telescope without your phone), and a full-height tripod.
Dock, Launch, Explore
Leave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you’ll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After aligning your phone to the telescope’s optics (a quick, 2-minute procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you to move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green.
Setup Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUrfg9lfpC0
Smartphone Compatibility
StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a complete compatibility list, click here.
Patent-Pending StarSense Sky Recognition Technology
StarSense Explorer uses patent-pending technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly reorient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database.
While other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone’s gyros and accelerometers, which aren’t as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.
Sturdy Altazimuth Mount
StarSense Explorer LT’s simple altazimuth mount makes it easy to move the telescope to find your target. A slow-motion altitude adjustment knob helps you fine tune the telescope’s pointing position and follow targets as they appear to drift across the night sky. It’s all anchored by an adjustable, full-height tripod.
Dazzling Views with High Quality Optics
With a large 114mm (4.5”) objective lens, this telescope has enough light gathering ability to bring out detail in celestial objects. You can expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, its cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the trapezium in the Orion Nebula, and beautiful Pleaides Open Star Cluster.
Perfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites
Even if you live in a light polluted city location, StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to be able to pick out Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most famous celestial objects.
But if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. With this 4.5” Newtonian and relatively dark skies, the Andromeda Galaxy, Hercules Open Star Cluster, and so many more are easily within your reach.
The entire telescope kit weighs just 10.4 pounds, so it’s perfectly portable and easy to bring on your next camping trip or to a remote observing site.
Suitable Solar Filter
Everything You Need to Observe Immediately
When you unbox your new StarSense Explorer LT, you’ll find:
- 114mm Newtonian reflector optical tube
- StarSense dock for your smartphone
- Low powered (25mm) and high powered (10mm) eyepiece
- 2x Barlow lens to double the power of each eyepiece
- StarPointer red dot finderscope, perfect for using the telescope during the day or without the StarSense Explorer app
- Altazimuth mount with slow motion control rod
- Full-height tripod with an accessory tray to keep you organized
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture | 114mm |
| Focal Length | 1000mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/9 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 | 25mm |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 | 10mm |
| Barlow Lens | 2x (1.25") |
| Finderscope | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
| Optical Tube | Steel |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 258 |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 16x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 12.8 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.22 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 1.02 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 265x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 44mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 38% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 14% |
| Optical Coatings | Glass mirrors coated with aluminium and SiO₂ |
| Optical Tube Length | 609.6mm |
| Optical Tube Diameter | 147mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 2.99 kg |
| Dovetail | None |
| MOUNT INFO: | |
| Mount Type | Manual Alt-Azimuth |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) | Aluminium, 1320.8mm max height |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 31.75mm steel |
| Accessory Tray | Yes |
| Tripod Weight | 1.72 kg |
| Slew Speeds | Manual |
| GPS | Uses phone's GPS |
| Dovetail Compatibility | CG-5 Dovetail bar |
| Power Requirements | None (Recommend PowerTank Glow to keep phone charged while using app) |
| Alignment Procedures | Use StarSense Explorer app |
| Software | StarSense Explorer app | SkyPortal app | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software |
| Total Kit Weight | 4.71 kg |
| Included Items | Telescope tube | Mount/tripod (preassembled) | 25mm & 10mm eyepieces | 2x Barlow lens | StarPointer finderscope | Accessory tray | StarSense Explorer phone dock |
$59.00
Bintel T-Thread Spacer Ring Set allows you to adjust the spacing between standard M42 equipped accessories and CCD / DSLR cameras.
The Bintel T-Thread Spacer Ring Set includes 4 parts:
- 5mm spacer
- 10mm spacer
- 20mm spacer
- 30mm spacer
- Variable t-thread spacer and locking ring
Be sure to get exact spacing correct with the Bintel T-Thread SpacerSet
Made from black anodized aluminium and top quality machining on the threads.
Each adapter has male T2 thread to female T2 thread as used by most popular imaging accessories such as filter wheels, off axis guiders, focal reducers, field flatteners and so on.
M42 x 0.75 pitch
$39.00
Bintel Camera Adapter Features The 1.25" Universal Camera Adapter allows you to attach a camera body to reflector and refractor telescopes for either prime-focus or eyepiece-projection photography. This adapter is made up of two detachable parts: Fits reflector and refractor telescopes with 1.25" telescope eyepiece holders. The Bintel 1.25" Camera Adapter is precision made of black-anodized aluminum and is compatible with 1.25" telescope focusers and many 1.25" telescope eyepieces (some eyepieces have housing diameters that are too large to fit inside the adapter). The barrel of the adapter is threaded for filters. With T-Threads on each end it can be used as a spacer on some scopes. A T-ring for your specific camera model (sold separately) is required to couple your camera body to the universal adapter.
Spend less time centering your target and more time stargazing with the new premium Celestron StarPointer Pro finderscope. Traditional red dot finderscopes were originally created for shooting sports such as airsoft guns and shooting sports. StarPointer Pro was designed for astronomers by astronomers to provide the easiest experience locating celestial objects in the night sky. Whether you’re new to the hobby or a seasoned amateur astronomer, you’ll appreciate StarPointer Pro’s thoughtful design features.
While a red dot can obstruct your desired target, the Celestron StarPointer Pro projects two circular LED reticles. Just place your target inside the circles and it’s ready to view in the eyepiece. The circles also serve as a measuring tool while starhopping. For added convenience, StarPointer Pro offers a 40 mm optical window with a large field of view. StarPointer Pro attaches quickly to any telescope and secures with a dovetail connection and finger knobs. No screwdriver needed! Get more out of every stargazing session with StarPointer Pro.
| Lens Diameter: | 40mm (1.57") |
| Battery: | 1x CR2032 (included) |
| Mounting Brackets Included: | 1x Large Schmidt-Cassegrain | 1x Small Schmidt-Cassegrain | 1x Small Telescope with dovetail mount | 1x Small telescope with holes for threaded posts |
| PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 152.4mm (6") |
| Width: | 50.8" (2") |
| Height: | 88.9mm (3.5") |
| Weight: | 5 oz (141.74 g) |
Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer DX 130 —the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyse the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky.
- Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.
- Patent-pending StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyse star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time. Check phone compatibility here.
- StarSense Explorer app automatically generates a list of objects currently visible. View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city. Or take your telescope to darker skies to view faint, deep sky objects.
- Manual altazimuth mount with smooth, dual-axis slow-motion controls makes it easy to follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target. When the bullseye turns green, it’s ready to view in the telescope’s eyepiece.
- 130mm (5”) Newtonian reflector with highly reflective coatings and enough light gathering ability to view all the best celestial objects.
- Includes 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, StarSense smartphone dock, a red dot finderscope (in case you want to use the telescope without your phone), and a sturdy, full-height tripod.
Dock, Launch, Explore
Leave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer DX 130, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you’ll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After aligning your phone to the telescope’s optics (a quick, 2-minute procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you to move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green.
Smartphone Compatibility
StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a complete compatibility list, click here.
Patent-Pending StarSense Sky Recognition Technology
StarSense Explorer uses patent-pending technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly reorient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database.
While other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone’s gyros and accelerometers, which aren’t as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.
High Quality Altazimuth Mount with Slow Motion Control
An ultra-stable altazimuth mount provides a sturdy foundation for StarSense Explorer DX. Slip clutches and geared slow motion controls in both axes help you move the telescope smoothly and zero in your target. As celestial objects appear to drift across the night sky, you’ll be able to follow them with just a turn of the knobs. It’s all anchored by an adjustable, full-height tripod.
Dazzling Views with High Quality Optics
With a large 130mm (5”) objective lens, this telescope has enough light gathering ability to bring out impressive detail in celestial objects. You can expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, its cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the trapezium in the Orion Nebula, and beautiful Pleaides Open Star Cluster. Highly reflective coatings on both the primary and secondary mirror enhance the views even more.
Perfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites
Even if you live in a light polluted city location, StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to be able to pick out Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most famous celestial objects.
But if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. With this 5” Newtonian and relatively dark skies, the Omega Centauri, The Orion Nebula, and so many more are easily within your reach.
The entire telescope kit weighs just over 8kg, so it’s perfectly portable and easy to bring on your next camping trip or to a remote observing site.
Everything You Need to Observe Immediately
When you unbox your new StarSense Explorer DX, you’ll find:
- 130mm Newtonian reflector optical tube
- StarSense dock for your smartphone
- Low powered (25mm) and high powered (10mm) eyepiece
- StarPointer red dot finderscope, perfect for using the telescope during the day or without the StarSense Explorer app
- Altazimuth mount with slow motion controls
- Full-height tripod with an accessory tray to keep you organized
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture | 130mm |
| Focal Length | 650mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/5 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 | 25mm |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 | 10mm (0.39") |
| Barlow Lens | None |
| Finderscope | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
| Optical Tube | Steel |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 220 |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 19x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 13.1 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.07 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | .89 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 345x |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 45mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 34% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 11% |
| Optical Coatings | Glass mirrors coated with aluminum and SiO₂ |
| Optical Tube Length | 635mm |
| Optical Tube Diameter | 165mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 3.99 kg |
| Dovetail | CG-5 Dovetail Bar |
| MOUNT INFO: | |
| Mount Type | Manual Alt-Azimuth |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) | Aluminum, 1244.6mm (49") max height |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | N/A |
| Accessory Tray | Yes |
| Tripod Weight | 4.17 kg |
| Slew Speeds | Manual |
| GPS | Uses phone's GPS |
| Dovetail Compatibility | CG-5 Dovetail bar |
| Power Requirements | None (Recommend PowerTank Glow to keep phone charged while using app) |
| Alignment Procedures | Use StarSense Explorer app |
| Software | StarSense Explorer app | SkyPortal app | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software |
| Total Kit Weight | 8.16 kg |
| Included Items | Telescope tube | Mount/tripod (preassembled) | 25mm & 10mm eyepieces | StarPointer finderscope | Accessory tray | StarSense Explorer phone dock |
Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ —the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ is ideal for beginners thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky.
- Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.
- Patent-pending StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time. Check phone compatibility here.
- StarSense Explorer app automatically generates a list of objects currently visible. View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city. Or take your telescope to darker skies to view faint, deep sky objects.
- Manual altazimuth mount with smooth, dual-axis slow-motion controls makes it easy to follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target. When the bullseye turns green, it’s ready to view in the telescope’s eyepiece.
- 80mm refractor with fully coated glass optics for bright, sharp views.
- Includes 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, 2x Barlow Lens, StarSense smartphone dock, erect image diagonal, a red dot finderscope (in case you want to use the telescope without your phone), and a full-height tripod.
Setup Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_AQNWgpGpE
Dock, Launch, Explore
Leave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes of setting up the telescope, you’ll be navigating the sky with confidence. Simply place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the StarSense Explorer app. After aligning your phone to the telescope’s optics (a quick, 2-minute procedure), StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make your selection and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you to move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green.
Smartphone Compatibility
StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone 6 and up and most devices running Android 7.1.2 or later manufactured since 2016. For a complete compatibility list, click here.
Patent-Pending StarSense Sky Recognition Technology
StarSense Explorer uses patent-pending technology and your smartphone to determine exactly where the telescope is pointed in the night sky. A Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA), like the ones satellites use in orbit to correctly reorient themselves, helps the app match star patterns it detects overhead to its internal database.
While other astronomy apps may claim that they can help you find objects, they rely exclusively on the phone’s gyros and accelerometers, which aren’t as accurate as LISA technology. No other app can accurately tell you when your target is visible in the eyepiece.
Sturdy Altazimuth Mount
StarSense Explorer LT’s simple altazimuth mount makes it easy to move the telescope to find your target. A slow-motion altitude adjustment knob helps you fine tune the telescope’s pointing position and follow targets as they appear to drift across the night sky. It’s all anchored by an adjustable, full-height tripod.
Dazzling Views with High Quality Optics
You can expect sharp, bright views through this 80mm refractor. Fully coated glass optics provide increased light transmission, enhancing details in celestial objects. The telescope also includes a 90-degree erect image diagonal, so you can use it during the day to view birds, wildlife, landscapes, and more.
Perfect for the City or Dark Sky Sites
Even if you live in a light polluted city location, StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to be able to pick out Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula, double stars, and a few more of the most famous celestial objects.
But if you can take the telescope to an even slightly darker location, more objects will become visible. The entire telescope kit weighs just 9.2 pounds, so it’s perfectly portable and easy to bring on your next camping trip or to a remote observing site.
Everything You Need to Observe Immediately
When you unbox your new StarSense Explorer LT, you’ll find:
- 80mm refractor optical tube
- StarSense dock for your smartphone
- Low powered (25mm) and high powered (10mm) eyepiece
- 2x Barlow lens to double the power of each eyepiece
- 90-degree erect image diagonal
- StarPointer red dot finderscope, perfect for using the telescope during the day or without the StarSense Explorer app
- Altazimuth mount with slow motion control rod
- Full-height tripod with an accessory tray to keep you organized
| OPTICAL TUBE INFO: | |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Refractor |
| Aperture | 80mm |
| Focal Length | 900mm |
| Focal Ratio | f/11 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 1 | 25mm |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 1 | 36x |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece 2 | 10mm |
| Magnification of Eyepiece 2 | 90x |
| Barlow Lens | 2x (1.25") |
| Finderscope | StarPointer™ red dot finderscope |
| Star Diagonal | Erect image 90° (1.25") |
| Optical Tube | Aluminium |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 155x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 11x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 12 |
| Resolution (Rayleigh) | 1.74 arc seconds |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 1.45 arc seconds |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 131x |
| Optical Coatings | Fully-Coated glass optics |
| Optical Tube Length | 965mm |
| Optical Tube Diameter | 90mm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 2.45 kg |
| Dovetail | None |
| MOUNT INFO: | |
| Mount Type | Manual Alt-Azimuth |
| Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod) | Aluminium, 1320.8mm max height |
| Tripod Leg Diameter | 31.75mm (1.25") steel |
| Accessory Tray | Yes |
| Tripod Weight | 1.72 kg |
| Slew Speeds | Manual |
| GPS | Uses phone's GPS |
| Dovetail Compatibility | CG-5 Dovetail bar |
| Power Requirements | None (Recommend PowerTank Glow to keep phone charged while using app) |
| Alignment Procedures | Use StarSense Explorer app |
| Software | StarSense Explorer app | SkyPortal app | Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software |
| Total Kit Weight | 4.17 kg |
| Included Items | Telescope tube | Mount/tripod (preassembled) | 25mm & 10mm eyepieces | Erect image diagonal | 2x Barlow lens | StarPointer finderscope | Accessory tray | StarSense Explorer phone dock |
$35.00
Celestron Night Vision Red LED Torch
A red flashlight is one of the most beneficial accessories you can own as an amateur astronomer, no matter how occasional your night sky observations may be. Also, if you plan to observe with other people, whether at a star party or in your own neighborhood, a red flashlight is an important part of good star party etiquette.
When you are outside doing astronomy, or any night-time activity that requires you to see as well as possible, any white light is a detriment. Every time you use white light, your eyes react. The pupils contract, making their aperture smaller, and a smaller aperture always means less light-gathering, whether we are talking about your eyes or your optical equipment.
A red flashlight allows you to see your star charts, find an eyepiece in your accessory case, or pick your way over telescope cables and other obstacles without affecting your night vision. The better your night vision, the more you can see in the eyepiece.
The Celestron Night Vision Flashlight uses two LED’s to provide variable red illumination. Use the thumb wheel to adjust the light as you need it. The square shape of the flashlight keeps it from rolling off of your observing table to the ground. A lanyard is attached so you can wear it around your neck. The Night Vision Flashlight is powered by a 9V battery (included).
The Celestron T-Adapter-Barlow Lens Universal - 1.25'' can be used three ways; as a 2X Barlow for visual use, as a prime focus T-adapter, or as a “Barlowed” T-adapter to double the magnification.
Features:
- As a 2X Barlow right out of the box. Insert any 1.25” eyepiece into the adapter to double the magnification, while retaining a comfortable eye relief of your eyepiece.
- For prime focus photography. Unscrew the bottom section (glass element) to remove the Barlow and slide the chrome barrel into the telescope’s 1.25” focuser. Screw a T-Ring to the T Thread on top of the adapter. Attach to your DSLR or SLR camera.
- As a barlowed T-adapter simply screw your T-Ring (sold separately) directly to the T-Thread and place into focuser. Good for imaging Planets to enlarge image.
Please note that some telescopes, especially “fast” refractors and Newtonians, may not have enough focus travel to allow the photographic image to come to focus when used in prime focus mode. In these instances, adding the Barlow to the T-Adapter will allow the telescope to reach focus.
In “Tele-Extended” mode, the Barlow doubles the focal length and f/ratio of your telescope, resulting in an image on the sensor or film plane that is twice the size of a prime focus image.
Prime focus and tele-extended photography are popular for short exposure images of terrestrial objects as well as celestial objects like the Moon.
Weight = 68 grams;
Length = 74mm;
Made in China.
Two-year manufacturer limited warranty.
With a generous 4 inch aperture the Celestron NexStar 4SE Telescope provides excellent light-gathering ability at an affordable price. You’ll be thrilled with views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula while retaining a compact size. Its fully automated GoTo computerised mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you.
SkyAlign Technology
SkyAlign makes aligning a computerized telescope fast, easy, and accurate. Simply point at any three bright objects in the sky and the telescope aligns itself. From there, navigation and tracking is as easy as pushing a button.
Unique Single Fork Mount Design
Debate about the "best" telescope is nearly as endless as the Universe itself but we know one thing quite well - the best telescope is the one you will use most often! That’s why Celestron’s engineers created NexStar SE’s unique, single fork arm mount. It’s perfectly portable and makes for quick and easy set up compared to many designs. The NexStar SE disassembles into several compact pieces so it's easy to transport. You’ll have no problem getting the NexStar SE to your favorite observing site, or setting it up quickly at home.
Of course, it’s what’s inside the mount that really counts. Sturdy construction from high-quality components give the Celestron NexStar 4SE Telescope the pointing and tracking accuracy needed to observe and follow your favorite targets with push-button ease. How many other telescopes can locate and track over 40,000 celestial objects - or take a Sky Tour and let your telescope show you the best objects currently visible?
Advanced Features Let the Celestron NexStar 4SE Telescope Grow with You
The NexStar 4SE is compatible with all the high-tech accessories. Provide GPS coordinates to your telescope with SkySync. If you want to explore the world of astroimaging, the 4SE is a perfect choice. Its built-in wedge allows you to track long exposures. Or, if you’re interested in imaging the Moon and planets, pair your NexStar 4SE with one of our ZWO planetary imaging cameras.
Please note that for DSLR photography, you will require both a Celestron MAK T-Adapter (not the SCT T-Adapter), and a DSLR T-Ring for your specific camera.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un37haZ_Hs0
Celestron NexStar 4SE Telescope Specifications
| Optical Design | Maksutov-Cassegrain |
| Aperture (mm) | 102 mm (4") |
| Focal Length | 1325 mm |
| Focal Ratio | 13 |
| Focal Length of Eyepiece (mm) | 25 mm |
| Magnification of Eyepiece | 53 x |
| Finderscope | StarPointer |
| Star Diagonal | Internal Flip mirror for 90° viewing angle or straight through for camera |
| Mount Type | Single Fork Arm Altazimuth |
| Tripod | Steel with built-in wedge |
| Power Requirements | 8-AA batteries (not included) |
| Highest Useful Magnification | 241 x |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 15 x |
| Limiting Stellar Magnitude | 12.5 |
| Resolution (Dawes) | 1.14" |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) | 212 x |
| Apparent Field of View | 1° |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction | 35 mm |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Diameter | 34% |
| Secondary Mirror Obstruction by Area | 12% |
| Optical Coatings | StarBright XLT |
| Optical Tube Length | 343 mm |
| Total Telescope Kit Weight | 5 kg |
| Tripod Weight | 4.5 kg |
| Slew Speeds | Nine slew speeds |
| Tracking Rates | Sidereal, Solar and Lunar |
| Tracking Modes | Alt-Az, EQ North & EQ South |
| Alignment Procedures | SkyAlign, Auto 2-Star Align, 1-Star Align, 2-Star Align, SolarSystem Align |
| Communication Ports | RS-232 communication port on hand control, Aux port, Camera Control port |
| Computer Hand Control | Double line, 16 character Liquid Crystal Display with 19 fiber optic backlit LED buttons |
| Database | 38,181 object database |
| Warranty | Genuine Celestron 2-year Telescope Warranty |
For more information, visit the Celestron website.
The self-alignment technology behind Celestron's award-winning SkyProdigy series is now available for all their current computerized telescopes, and backwards compatible with many older models as well (see compatibility list below). A small digital camera takes the place of your finderscope and attaches using one of two provided mounting brackets. The included StarSense hand control takes the place of your NexStar hand control. The camera automatically captures a series of images of the sky. StarSense identifies the stars in the images, matching them to its database. Once a positive match is confirmed, it calculates the coordinates of the centre of the captured image, thereby determining exactly where the telescope is pointed.
Before this technology, using a computerized telescope required a lengthy alignment process of finding and centering at least two bright stars in the telescope’s eyepiece. But StarSense automatically aligns itself with minimal user input. Just enter your time, date, and location, and let StarSense do the rest! Watch the video below for more information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqqoFZyxzQg
Advanced Mount Modelling
Even the most advanced telescope users will love using StarSense AutoAlign. This affordable accessory replaces the expensive software usually used for advanced mount modeling.
With built-in mount modeling, you'll get superior pointing accuracy from horizon to horizon. When your alignment needs to be perfect, add up to 10 additional calibration stars. Achieve a new level of accuracy, great for locating objects in the camera’s field of view for astroimaging.
Compatibility List
| Compatible | Not Compatible |
| NexStar SE Series | NexStar i Series |
| CPC, CPC DX | Ultima 2000 |
| CGE Pro | Early generation GoTo mounts |
| Advanced VX | NexStar GPS |
| CGEM, CGEM DX | |
| CGE | |
| NexStar SLT | |
| NexStar Evolution | |
| CGX | |
| CGEM II |
StarSense camera field of view: 6.88º x 5.16º
Star Sense Instruction Manual (English)
$62.00
ZWO DC12V5A Power Supply
Power supply for your ZWO Cooled Camera. up to 5amp will easily supply the 3 amps of your ZWO Camera's cooling system
$99.00
Shoestring USB2 EQ5 Interface
Recent generations of Synta EQ-5 and EQ-6 mounts that use the SynScan handcontroller (such as the Orion Sirius EQ-G and Orion Atlas EQ-G) provide stable, quality GOTO mounts at affordable prices for observing and imaging.
However, the features available when they are interfaced to a personal computer are somewhat limited, primarily due to the type of data that is available through the handcontroller's serial interface.
Now, thanks to the efforts of several individuals, far more powerful features are made available by bypassing the handcontroller and communicating directly with the mount's stepper motor controller.
More information on the EQ Direct method can be found in the Yahoo EQMOD Group (http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EQMOD/)
PLEASE NOTE: This cable suits HEQ5 Pro, AZ/EQ5, EQ6R, AZ/EQ6 and EQ8 mounts
$26.00
Chandler Large Planisphere
The most popular versions of The Night Sky™ planisphere are the large and small plastic charts. These versions are made in the USA using durable plastic facing for the front and back and are secured with no-corrosion brass rivets. These planispheres are built to last; you will probably go through several telescope upgrades in your lifetime but will never need to upgrade your planisphere.
How it Works:
The Night Sky Planisphere is made up of 2 sections -- an inner rotating dial (white) marked with the days and months of the year, and a fixed outer section (blue) marked with the hours of the day.
The dial contains a sky map printed with dark stars on a light background for easy nighttime readability. To use the planisphere simply turn the dial to match the date with the time you are looking at the night sky. The planisphere will then show the stars, constellations, and prominent deep-sky objects that are currently above the horizon as well as the location of the Milky Way. It works for any hour, of any day, of any year!
The Chandler Large Planisphere is unique because it uses a two-sided projection to reduce sky distortion -- conventional planispheres severely distort the sky near the southern horizon.
The Chandler Large Planisphere is made from a plastic laminate so it won't get damp and wrinkly when used outside in the night air.
- Unlike coffee-table planispheres, The Chandler Larger Planisphere is printed with dark stars on a light background, for easy nighttime readability.
- The constellations are drawn simply, emphasizing the brighter stars which makes them easy to recognize and locate with the naked eye or entry level equipment.
- Coordinate grid lines are shown without being intrusive. Coordinates are shown because they can be useful for cross referencing with star atlases.
- A selection of deep sky objects for binocular viewing is included. It is important to point out to beginners that the best first telescope is a pair of binoculars. You may already have what it takes to start observing tonight!
Suitable for use in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina & Chile.
Saxon 909 AZ3
The Saxon 909 AZ3 Refractor Telescope is suitable for both land and sky viewing.
Get great views of the night sky with the telescope's aperture of 90mm and focal length of 910mm. With a little practice, you'll soon see Moon's craters, Jupiter's moons, bright nebulae and star clusters. When you're not observing the night sky, use the scope to observe nature and scenery out at land or sea.
| Warranty Information | 5-Years Limited Warranty |
|---|---|
| Optical Design | Refractor |
| Aperture | 90mm |
| Highest Practical Power | 180x |
| Focal Length | 910mm |
| Focal Ratio | F/10.1 |
| Eyepieces | Super 25 and Super 10 |
| Finderscope | 6x30 |
| Barlow Lens | No |
| Diagonal | 1.25" 45° Erect Image Diagonal |
| Mount Type | Alt-Azimuth |
| Tripod | Aluminium |
| Optical Tube Dimensions | 9 x 86.5cm |
| Optical Tube Weight | 2.5kg |
| Shipping Dimensions | 96 x 43 x 23cm3 |
| Shipping Weight | 10.4kg |
$25.00
Metal block adapter allows finderscopes with dovetail to be mounted to Meade or Celestron SCT scopes. Accepts all Bintel models, GSO, some Orion, Skywatcher and other finderscopes.
Mounting holes are slotted to allow fitting to existing holes at the front or rear of Meade and Celestron SCT telescopes.
Get WiFi Access to the Universe with Celestron SkyPortal WiFi Module!
Celestron's innovative SkyPortal WiFi Module turns your phone into your own personal planetarium and observatory! With SkyPortal, your mobile device becomes a wireless hand controller for your telescope, guiding you through the alignment process and slewing to any celestial object with a simple tap. As the SkyPortal Wifi Module free app slews your telescope to an object via the linkup, you can listen to hundreds of included audio descriptions on your device, which outline the history and key features of that object. Receive notifications, and advice on what to look for in the night sky. See pictures and read about the objects you are viewing. Anything is possible with SkyPortal in your pocket.
SkyPortal has been tested to work on the following mounts:
- CGE Pro
- CGEM
- CGEM DX
- CPC
- SLT
- SE 6/8
- SE 4/5
- LCM
- SkyProdigy (no automatic alignment)
- CG-5
- Advanced VX
Get WiFi Access to the Universe with the SkyPortal WiFi Module
Celestron's SkyPortal WiFi Module turns your smartphone or tablet into your own personal planetarium and observatory!
Simply plug the WiFi module into your telescope’s Hand Control or AUX port and connect to its wireless signal with your device. Instantly, your device becomes a wireless hand controller for your telescope, guiding you through the alignment process and slewing to any celestial object with a simple tap.
As SkyPortal Wifi Module slews your telescope to an object, you can listen to hundreds of included audio descriptions on your device, which explain the history, mythology, and key features of the most popular celestial objects.
Select Tonight’s Best in the search menu and SkyPortal Wifi will display a list of the best objects to view based on your exact time and location. There’s no need to input GPS coordinates or set the time and date—SkyPortal WiFi takes this information directly from your device.
SkyPortal WiFi makes a great gift for telescope users of all ages and skill levels, from kids to advanced users. Take your family on a guided tour of the universe with SkyPortal WiFi!
SkyPortal WiFi Module, Powered by Celestron SkyPortal
Celestron’s SkyPortal WiFi Module works with our brand new planetarium app, SkyPortal. Available free on the Apple App Store and Google Play, SkyPortal is your key to the universe—with or without SkyPortal WiFi Module.
Developed in collaboration with the experts at SkySafari, SkyPortal offers an intuitive user interface with a robust database of more than 100,000 celestial objects. You can even plan your observing session before you set up your telescope, viewing lunar transits and other notable events up to 100 years into the future.
$59.00
To most accurately test and collimate telescopes, reflectors, catadioptric, and refractors, you must perform a star test. However, to do so, you need a star.
Sadly, a real star is not always available due to poor weather conditions or location.
Even when a star is available, you will need a good tracking system for doing star test as the star is always moving.
Also air turbulence may affect your test, and the real star may not even reveal the true quality of your telescopes or give you a perfect collimation.
However, an artificial star is an excellent alternative to do the star test. With an artificial star, star tests can be accurately conducted anytime and anywhere.
However, the problem with the artificial star is that you need many different sizes of artificial stars for different telescopes of different apertures with different focal ratios, and even for the same telescopes but at different distances, and under different lighting environments.
The Binocular and Telescope Shop
With the Hubble 5 Star Artificial Star you can collimate your telescope no matter what aperture or focal ratio.
Bright LED light shines through 5 precision pinholes (50/100/150/200/250 microns).
Comes with Magnetic Mask to block out pinholes not being used.
Collimate indoors.
Star Test indoors.
$135.00
New 2″ filter drawer featuring the anti-light-leaking design that can effectively solve the light leaking issue under long exposure.
(M42)
(M54)
Two sizes available: M42 and M54.
Double strong magnets adopted for stronger adsorption, easier installation and pulling out.
Lock screw on the side for you to adjust the tension of the holder to eliminate gap. Double insurance.
(M42)
The differences between the old and new filter drawer
What’s in the Box?
M42 filter drawer:
$1,139.00
Seestar S30 Pro Smart Telescope
Seestar S30 Pro is an all-in-one smart telescope built to make real astrophotography simple. It automates alignment, tracking, focusing, and stacking so you can spend less time setting up and more time capturing the night sky.
Pro Performance, Infinite Cosmos
Seestar Smart Telescope
A New Era of Astrophotography
Lightweight, intelligent, and easy to use, Seestar S30 Pro combines the telescope, camera, filters, controller, auto-focusing, and tracking mount into one compact device. Power on, connect, and start exploring.
3 Easy steps to Stunning Cosmic images!
Just 3 Steps to Stunning Cosmic Images
Connect, choose a target, and capture. The app-driven workflow keeps things straightforward while the telescope handles the technical work in the background.
4K Dual-Lens
Wide View. See It All
A dual-lens system with wide-angle and telephoto cameras lets Seestar S30 Pro switch seamlessly between big, dramatic scenes and detailed deep-sky targets. Both cameras capture native 4K resolution at 1x.
Four Imaging Modes
Built for Astrophotography
Dedicated modes optimise capture for different subjects, including deep-sky imaging, wide Milky Way scenes, Solar System targets, and scenery.
One-tap Milky Way and Star Trails
Create wide-field Milky Way shots and star trails with a simplified workflow. The telescope manages capture and processing so you can focus on the result.
8K Milky Way Stitching - One-Click Mosaic
Built-in Milky Way stitching can automatically create horizontal or vertical mosaics to expand the field of view, while preserving ultra-high-resolution detail.
Freeze the ground, Two Worlds in Perfect Focus
Lock the landscape and let the sky do the moving. This mode is designed to keep the Milky Way sharp and reduce unwanted foreground movement, helping create clean, natural wide-field results.
Intelligent Constellation Recognition
Read the Stars with One Tap
Seestar can identify and label constellations in view, helping you understand what you are looking at and making it easier to jump between sky regions using app-based GOTO control.
Vast Celestial Targets
Stargazing Simplified
Choose a target in the app and the telescope automatically locates, tracks, and captures. This makes it easy to explore deep-sky objects without the usual learning curve.
One-Tap Post-Processing, Effortless Imaging
With a simple tap, Seestar can apply noise reduction and background balancing to help deliver cleaner, more natural-looking results while preserving fine celestial detail.
DSO Mosaic Stitching
Stunning 8K Image
For larger deep-sky targets, mosaic capture can follow a planned grid and stitch the result automatically, pushing beyond the limits of a single frame.
Plan mode
Plan it. Sleep on it.
Schedule your session in advance and let Seestar handle locating, tracking, capturing, and refining your targets. Great for overnight imaging when you do not want to stay up.
Equatorial Mode
Equatorial Mode is designed to counter Earth’s rotation for steadier tracking and longer exposures. Additional accessories are required.
Daytime Observation
See Far with a Single Device
Seestar S30 Pro is not only a compact observatory for the night sky, it also functions as a powerful ultra-telephoto camera for daytime use. From birdwatching and distant landscapes to rocket launches, it brings faraway subjects into clear view with ease.
With photo, video, and time-lapse modes, Seestar quickly locks onto your subject and maintains smooth tracking, turning long-distance scenes into stable and detailed captures.
4-Element Apochromatic Lens
Designed to minimise chromatic aberration, the 4-element apochromatic lens with extra-low dispersion glass delivers rounder, sharper stars and clean, neutral blacks. The result is a night sky rendered with clarity and balance, true to what the eye expects and the universe deserves.
Triple Filters. Tuned for the Night.
A built-in three-filter system automatically adapts to different observing conditions, ensuring every scene is captured at its best.
Dark Field Filter
Automatically suppresses long-exposure noise to deliver cleaner deep-sky images.
UV/IR Cut Filter
Blocks unwanted infrared light to preserve image clarity and natural colour.
Light Pollution Filter
Optimised for OIII and Hα wavelengths, helping reduce the effects of moonlight and urban glow while revealing emission nebulae with strong contrast and fine detail.
Active Anti-Dew Control
Integrated anti-dew control gently regulates lens temperature to prevent condensation during long imaging sessions. This helps keep optics clear and stable in cold, humid, or rapidly changing conditions, allowing imaging to continue uninterrupted from the first exposure to the last.
128 GB Built-In Storage
With 128 GB of onboard storage, you can keep capturing without stopping to manage files or clear space. No interruptions and no lost moments, just plenty of room to explore, capture, and create.
Unlock More Ways to Explore
Remote Control Across Regions. The Sky Within Reach, Anywhere.
The Telescope Network connects Seestar telescopes around the world into a single, unified system. Simply add your device and remote control is enabled instantly, even across different regions and time zones.
Browse celestial catalogues, tap to GoTo and capture targets, and monitor live views and imaging progress in real time. Even when you are not on site, you are still observing that sky with your own equipment.
Seestar AI Assistant
Use simple voice commands to enjoy real-time guidance as you explore the night sky.
Open Integration
Built to Expand
Seestar supports the ASCOM Alpaca open protocol, enabling compatibility with a wide range of third-party software, including NINA and more. From automated observing to fully tailored workflows, Seestar is more than a device. It’s an open platform, designed to grow with your ideas and expand what’s possible under the night sky.
Join AstroImg
Connect, Share, Explore Worldwide
AstroImg is a global community where stargazers come together to explore the cosmos, create images, share discoveries, and inspire one another. Connect with observers around the world and be part of a growing space where curiosity, creativity, and astronomy meet.
Daytime Observation
See Far with a Single Device
Seestar S30 Pro is not only for the night sky. It also works as an ultra-telephoto camera for daytime use, including birdwatching, distant landscapes, and tracking moving subjects with photo, video, and time-lapse modes.
$849.00
More sky. In your hands.
A dual-camera smart telescope with 737mm of reach, a Sony STARVIS 2 sensor, and a full astrophotography studio built into the app. From deep-sky nebulae to birds in flight, it does it all from a 1.3kg body.
Galaxies and nebulae, clearly within reach.
The 737mm telephoto and STARVIS 2 sensor pull faint deep-sky targets out of the dark. Andromeda, the Orion Nebula, the Veil, the Pleiades. Point, capture, and the DWARF 3 stacks frame after frame into a clean, detailed image.
More optics, more sensor, more battery. The smart telescope, fully grown.
Tap your phone. Start shooting.
NFC one-touch pairing connects your phone in seconds. Pick a target from the star chart or point your phone at the sky, and the DWARF 3 finds it and locks on. No alignment ritual first.
It locates and tracks for you.
Choose an object and the DWARF 3 slews to it, focuses, and tracks it as Earth turns. A field-rotation-correction algorithm keeps stars round through the whole session, so framing never drifts.
60-second exposures, four times longer.
On a polar-aligned tripod, EQ mode eliminates field rotation and unlocks exposures up to four times longer. More light per frame means richer detail in faint nebulae and galaxies.
A filter for every sky.
Switch between VIS for daytime, an astro filter for deep space, and a dual-narrowband Hα / O III filter that cuts city light pollution. A magnetic solar filter is included for safe imaging of the Sun.
A studio inside the app.
One-click optimisation, noise reduction, star calibration, and even star removal run on your phone. No laptop and no expensive software needed to turn raw frames into a share-ready image.
A whole observatory at 1.3kg.
Dictionary-sized and around 1.3kg, the DWARF 3 packs into its included carry bag and travels anywhere. Backyard, campsite, or a dark-sky weekend, it is ready when the sky is.
Two lenses. Sky and landscape.
A 6-element apochromatic telephoto reaches 737mm equivalent for deep-sky and close detail. A wide-angle lens frames the Milky Way, panoramas, and fast-moving subjects. Every mode now works on both lenses, and you switch between them with one tap.
Look up. Tap once. Capture it.
From the Moon to the far edges of deep space, the DWARF 3 turns a clear night into a finished photograph.
Built to see in the dark.
The 8.3-megapixel STARVIS 2 sensor reaches 83% quantum efficiency with just 0.6e− read noise and 12-bit output. It gathers more faint light with less noise, so nebulae come through layered and smooth rather than grainy.
Set it tonight. Sleep through it.
Plan a target and start time in advance and the DWARF 3 begins on its own. No staying up all night, and no missing a narrow window when the object is highest.
Stack across nights for depth.
Combine results from different sessions into one cleaner, higher-resolution image. A faint target keeps improving across many nights, far beyond what a single evening can gather.
Four times the frame.
A 2×2 stitching mode expands a single field to four times its area. Rotate and zoom to compose freely and capture a large nebula complete, edge to edge, in one panorama.
Tune the colour in-app.
Built-in curve grading adjusts the RGB channels individually to rebalance colour and restore the true tones of stars and nebulae. Fine control without leaving your phone.
Add your watermark, then share.
Apply a personal watermark before posting so a finished shot is unmistakably yours. From capture to a share-ready image without ever opening a computer.
Export RAW for full control.
Save in JPG and PNG for quick sharing, or FITS and TIFF for serious post-processing in Siril or PixInsight. The DWARF 3 suits beginners and experienced imagers alike.
Not just for the night.
An AI neural-processing unit recognises and tracks wildlife automatically, with continuous autofocus that holds a moving bird sharp. If it takes off, the dual-camera system quickly repositions and stays with it.
One device, every subject.
Stitch the whole scene.
AI stitching blends many frames into a seamless gigapixel panorama with no visible joins. An ultra-wide field with massive detail, so you can zoom right in and it stays sharp.
Safe solar, crisp lunar.
The included magnetic solar filter lets you image the Sun safely, from sunspots to eclipses. Turn to the Moon for sharp, detailed craters along the terminator on any clear night.
Wide-field nightscapes.
Point at the Milky Way for one-click capture with automatic foreground separation and stacking. Switch off tracking for star-trail mode that blends the landscape with the sky's turning arcs.
Daily targets, picked for you.
The app recommends what is worth shooting each night based on your sky. Tap a suggestion and go straight from choosing a target to capturing it, with no guesswork.
Dual apochromatic cameras: 737mm equivalent telephoto plus a 45mm equivalent wide-angle.
Sony IMX678 STARVIS 2 sensor, 8.3 MP, 2μm pixels, 83% quantum efficiency.
Built-in VIS, astro, and dual-narrowband filters, plus an included magnetic solar filter.
Equatorial mode unlocks exposures up to four times longer with no field rotation.
10,000mAh battery for up to 5.5 hours, plus 128GB of onboard storage.
NFC one-touch pairing and full app control for iOS and Android.
Exports JPG, PNG, FITS, and TIFF for sharing or advanced post-processing.
Doubles as a daytime instrument for birdwatching, wildlife, and gigapixel panoramas.
Every number that matters.
A complete imaging kit, in one small body.
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