I just recieved a new StarSense Explorerer 4 inch refractor telescope with a new type of technology and have to say I'm quite impressed. Ordinarily telescopes with a computer push to technology are a bit pricey and and often difficult to learn to use. In this case you don't pay for any technology because you already own it in your smartphone. This allows you to quickly observe many planets and deep sky objects with ease.
The Starsense ap along with the camera in your phone simply dock and show you how to align precisely with simple and brief video clips. The camera in your phone along with the gyroscope literally compares instant real time pics in the sky and compares to an internal star map to show exactly where to point to whichever star planet or deep sky objects you choose. All you need to do is follow some really cool looking orange arrows until the display shows a green box and you are on your target. My first night trying this was quick and easy. It's not perfect however. In light polluted skies there was some difficulty in the northern sky so its seems to not be perfect in all situations but with patience it should work.
What I really like about this is you get a new technology without paying for the technology. Previous types of technologies required having to pay for a camera. You already own the smartphone with a camera and the app is free but needs to be opened with a code unique to your telescope. This scope and the technology are seriously cool and can help both newbies and more experienced stargazers to enjoy the night sky without any hassle of starmaps or star alignments and confusing hand controllers. Furthermore if you need to move the telescope you can do so without having to do a new alignment and that is a really nice advantage.
Customers also search
Customers who viewed this item also viewed
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Product Description
StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ Smartphone App-Enabled Refractor Telescope
Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky, even if you’ve never used a telescope before
Features and Benefits
|
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|---|
Perfect for BeginnersWith StarSense Explorer, there’s no learning curve. On your first night out, you’ll be able to view a variety of celestial objects such as planets, double stars, star clusters, nebulae, and more. |
Everything You Need in One PackageStarSense Explorer includes two eyepieces, a red dot finderscope (in case you want to use the telescope without your phone), a sturdy, full-height tripod, and more. |
Compatible with a Variety of PhonesThe StarSense app is available from the Apple App Store and Google Play. The telescope is compatible with iPhone 6 and up and most newer Android phones. |
High Quality RefractorEnjoy dazzling views through this high quality 102mm refractor, fully coated with high transmission XLT optical coatings. |
How it Works
|
|
|
|
|---|---|---|
StarSense Sky Recognition TechnologyThis one-of-a-kind telescope uses patent-pending technology and your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead to calculate its position in real time with pinpoint accuracy. |
The Night Sky at Your FingertipsStarSense Explorer automatically generates a list of all the stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae and more currently visible from your viewing location. Simply select one from the list and off you go! |
Just Follow the ArrowsSelect an object and on-screen arrows appear, guiding you as you move the telescope. When the target is visible in the low power eyepiece, the bullseye turns green. The universe is yours to explore! |
|
|
|
|---|---|---|
| StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ | StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ | |
| Optical Design | Refractor | Newtonian Reflector |
| Aperture | 102mm (4”) | 130mm (5.12”) |
| Focal Length | 660mm (26”) | 650mm (25.6”) |
| Focal Ratio | f/6.5 | f/5 |
| Magnification (with included eyepieces) | 26x, 66x | 26x,65x |
| Limiting Magnitude | 12.5 | 13.1 |
| Lowest Useful Magnification | 15x | 19x |
| Highest Theoretical Magnification | 240x | 307x |
| Assembled Weight | 14.2 lb | 18 lb |
Customer Questions & Answers
Customer reviews
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2020
Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2020
Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020
Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2020
Verified Purchase
Top reviews from other countries
JC
Ease of use.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2021Verified Purchase
Amazon Customer
That it works great
Reviewed in Australia on October 19, 2020Verified Purchase
Antonio Jose Garcia
Excelentes imágenes
Reviewed in Spain on June 7, 2021Verified Purchase
