Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ App-Enabled Telescope – 80mm Refractor with Smartphone Dock & StarSense App – iPhone & Android Compatible – Easy-to-Use for Beginners

SMARTPHONE-POWERED SKY TOUR: No experience needed! Just dock your phone launch the StarSense Explorer app and follow the on-screen arrows to locate stars planets nebulae and more.
PATENTED STARSENSE TECHNOLOGY: Unlike other astronomy apps StarSense Explorer uses sky recognition technology to turn your phone into a celestial navigation system analyzing star patterns overhead to pinpoint your telescope’s position.
TONIGHT’S BEST TARGETS INSTANTLY: The app generates a curated list of the top objects to see based on your time and location. See planets bright nebulae galaxies and star clusters from the city—and even more from dark skies.
SIMPLE SETUP SMOOTH TRACKING: Features a manual altazimuth mount with altitude slow motion adjustment with a sliding rod. Follow the on-screen arrows to your target; when the bullseye turns green you can view it clearly through the eyepiece.
80MM REFRACTOR WITH IMPRESSIVE VIEWS: The 3" Refractor with high-reflectivity coatings delivers sharp vivid views of the Moon planets like Jupiter and Saturn and deep-sky favorites like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy.
UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts.

Celestron’s StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ is the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time making stargazing easier than ever. Perfect for beginners this app-enabled telescope lets you dock your phone launch the app and follow on-screen arrows to planets stars galaxies and more. Unlike other astronomy apps that rely solely on gyroscopes StarSense uses patented sky recognition technology and a Lost in Space Algorithm (LISA)—like the sophisticated location systems used by satellites—to deliver accurate real-time guidance. Simply align your phone with the telescope optics and within minutes you’ll be exploring with confidence. The app automatically generates a list of the best objects to view based on your exact time and location. Choose one and navigate there by following the on-screen arrows. When the bullseye turns green your target is ready in the eyepiece. The high-quality 80mm Refractor with highly reflective coatings provides bright detailed views of the Moon Jupiter Saturn Mars and deep-sky favorites like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy. Includes two eyepieces (10mm and 25mm) an erect image diagonal a red dot finderscope a full-height tripod and a StarSense smartphone dock. StarSense Explorer works with most modern smartphones; it is compatible with Android 12 and later as well as iOS 18 and newer including iPhone XR and newer models.