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Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ refractor telescope 22451 on alt-azimuth mount with smartphone dock

Celestron

Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ Refractor Telescope 22451

SKU CH-XTPB-2ZD89

Smartphone-guided 80 mm refractor telescope that uses patent-pending sky recognition to locate celestial objects in real time

  • TypeTelescopes
  • Smartphone-guided navigation via StarSense app
  • 80 mm aperture for bright planetary views
  • 2-minute phone alignment for quick setup
  • On-screen arrows guide telescope to targets
  • Manual alt-azimuth mount with green bullseye confirmation

Smartphone-guided telescope for beginners

The Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ uses a patent-pending sky recognition system that works with your smartphone to analyse the night sky and calculate the telescope's position in real time. The app provides a user-friendly interface with detailed tutorials, acting like a personal tour guide. After a quick two-minute alignment procedure, the app generates a list of currently visible celestial objects and guides you to them with on-screen arrows.

Check phone compatibility and mounting stability

Ensure your smartphone fits the unique StarSense dock and can run the StarSense Explorer app before ordering. Verify that the supplied alt-azimuth mount provides a stable platform for the 80 mm refractor optical tube on your intended observing surface. Confirm you have a clear view of the night sky from your location, as the system relies on smartphone camera analysis of star patterns to function correctly.

Suits new astronomers wanting guided tours

This telescope suits beginners who want to locate objects quickly without learning complex star charts or using imprecise planetarium apps. It is not for observers who require a computerised GoTo mount that slews automatically, nor for astrophotographers needing an equatorial mount for long-exposure imaging. Buyers seeking larger aperture for fainter deep-sky objects should consider other models.

Highlights

  • Smartphone-guided navigation via StarSense app
  • 80 mm aperture for bright planetary views
  • 2-minute phone alignment for quick setup
  • On-screen arrows guide telescope to targets
  • Manual alt-azimuth mount with green bullseye confirmation

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the 22451 and what do I need to add?

The 22451 includes the optical tube, alt-azimuth mount, tripod, StarSense smartphone dock, two eyepieces, red-dot finderscope and erect-image diagonal; you only need to supply a compatible smartphone.

Which version of the StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ should I choose for a beginner?

The 80 mm aperture model 22451 is the single configuration offered, giving a lightweight grab-and-go package that balances portability with enough light grasp for the Moon, planets and bright deep-sky objects.

What does the 80 mm aperture actually show me in the backyard?

The 80 mm objective delivers crisp lunar craters, Saturn's rings, Jupiter's cloud bands and the brighter nebulae and star clusters from a typical suburban garden.

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