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Large white 10-inch Dobsonian telescope on wooden base with smartphone dock

Celestron

Celestron StarSense Explorer 10" Dobsonian Telescope

SKU CH-VQND-4P1NM

Smartphone-guided 10" Dobsonian reflector gathers 1317× more light than the eye for 600× planetary and deep-sky views

  • Smartphone app guides you to celestial objects in real time
  • 10" Newtonian reflector with XLT coatings gathers 1317x more light than the human eye
  • Up to 600x magnification with 25mm eyepiece and 47.24" focal length
  • Sturdy Dobsonian base with variable tensioning minimizes vibrations
  • Large aperture ensures bright, clear images you won't outgrow

10" Smartphone-Guided Dobsonian

The Celestron StarSense Explorer 10" Dobsonian pairs a Newtonian reflector with a smartphone app that analyses star patterns to calculate telescope position in real time. The 25 mm eyepiece and 47.24" focal length combine for up to 600x magnification. XLT coatings on the 10" aperture deliver 1317x the light grasp of the human eye for detailed planetary and deep-sky views.

Visual observers wanting guided object location

This telescope suits astronomers who want push-to guidance without a motorised mount or complex alignment routine. The altazimuth base uses large altitude bearings with variable tensioning and Teflon azimuth bearings for smooth manual tracking. Buyers who require automated GoTo slewing, equatorial tracking for long-exposure imaging, or a more portable instrument should consider other designs.

10" aperture with XLT coatings

The 10-inch Newtonian reflector gathers 1317 times more light than the naked eye, setting the practical limit on visible detail and faint-object reach. This aperture size defines the telescope's resolution and brightness ceiling for both planetary and deep-sky targets. The XLT optical coatings further maximise light throughput and contrast across the 47.24" focal length.

Highlights

  • Smartphone app guides you to celestial objects in real time
  • 10" Newtonian reflector with XLT coatings gathers 1317x more light than the human eye
  • Up to 600x magnification with 25mm eyepiece and 47.24" focal length
  • Sturdy Dobsonian base with variable tensioning minimizes vibrations
  • Large aperture ensures bright, clear images you won't outgrow

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What does the box contain and what must I provide myself?

The package includes the 10" Newtonian reflector tube, a Dobsonian base with altitude and azimuth bearings, a 25mm eyepiece and the smartphone dock for the StarSense Explorer app. You must supply a compatible smartphone to run the app.

Which configuration should I choose for visual astronomy?

The telescope is offered in a single 10-inch aperture version with a 47.24-inch focal length and a 25mm eyepiece included; there are no alternative capacities or optical configurations to select.

What does the 600x magnification figure mean in practice?

600x is the theoretical maximum calculated from the 47.24-inch focal length; usable magnification will be lower and limited by atmospheric seeing, while the 1317x light-gathering figure shows how much more light the 10-inch aperture collects compared to the naked eye.

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