CHF 489.00incl. Swiss VAT
Reference SCOPE-0019
Will be ordered for you
Timeframe: 10 days to 3 weeks
Estimated shipping: Between November 18 and 23, 2026
Discover the universe with the Celestron StarSense Explorer 114mm tabletop dobson, an innovative telescope that combines simplicity, advanced technology and quality optics. Perfect for beginners and experienced astronomy enthusiasts alike, this telescope turns your smartphone into a personal guide to exploring the wonders of the sky.
Add the PowerTank Glow 5000 (sold separately) to power your smartphone all night long and enjoy a built-in red light, ideal for preserving your night vision.
The Celestron StarSense Explorer 114mm Dobson Tabletop offers an intuitive and rewarding observing experience. Turn your smartphone into a personal celestial guide and set out to discover the wonders of the universe, whether you're a beginner or an experienced amateur.
The Moon in detail, the planets (Jupiter’s bands and moons, Saturn’s rings), and, under a dark sky, the brightest clusters and nebulae, such as the Orion Nebula. Its maximum useful magnification is approximately 228× (2 × the diameter in mm); in practice, atmospheric turbulence often makes it necessary to stay below this limit.
Two eyepieces are included: 17 mm and 10 mm. With a focal length of 450 mm, they provide 26× and 45× magnification. To determine the magnification of an eyepiece, divide the telescope's focal length by the eyepiece's focal length.
Yes, it's a lightweight instrument: the tube weighs about 1.9 kg and is about 47 cm long, and the mount weighs about 3.81 kg. The tube and the base can be separated for transport.
Yes, just like any Newtonian telescope. A quick check every now and then is enough, especially after transporting it. With a collimation laser, it’s quick and easy. At f/3.9, it’s more demanding: precise alignment is clearly visible at high magnifications.
The included smartphone adapter lets you take souvenir photos of the Moon and the planets—but that's all. Deep-sky photography isn't possible: the mount doesn't track the sky's movement.
Optical tube, Dobsonian mount, 17 mm and 10 mm eyepieces, StarPointer red-dot finder, StarSense Explorer smartphone mount, StarSense Explorer app unlock code, eyepiece holder, collimation cap, Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition software.
Here are a few accessories we've selected for this model, depending on your needs.
1.25-inch filter designed to screw onto a compatible eyepiece.
Barlow Tele Vue 2×; magnification limited by the sky and the telescope.
An alternative to the eyepieces already included in the kit.
Baader 8–24 mm zoom lens (sold separately); the dedicated Barlow lens is sold separately.
2.25× Barlow lens, designed to be used with the Baader zoom lens (sold separately).
Nagler 13 mm, our favorite; an alternative to other eyepieces.
Zoom 3–8 mm: Adjust the magnification to suit the conditions and check the focus.
