CHF 509.00incl. Swiss VAT
Reference SCOPE-0020
Will be ordered for you
Timeframe: 10 days to 3 weeks
Estimated shipping: Between November 21 and 26, 2026
Discover a new way of observing the universe with the Celestron StarSense Explorer 130mm, an innovative telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the sky in real time. Easy to use, compact and powerful, it's perfect for beginners and astronomy enthusiasts wishing to explore the celestial wonders.
Even in an urban environment, the tabletop StarSense Explorer 130mm Dobson can easily spot the brightest celestial objects. Under slightly darker skies, it reveals hundreds of other fascinating targets, offering a rewarding experience wherever you observe.
Add the PowerTank Glow 5000 (sold separately) to power your smartphone and enjoy a built-in red light, ideal for preserving your night vision.
The Celestron StarSense Explorer 130mm Dobson de Table combines simplicity, advanced technology and quality optics to offer a unique observing experience. Whether you're a beginner or an enthusiast, this telescope will turn your exploration of the sky into an unforgettable adventure.
The Moon in detail, the planets (Jupiter’s bands and moons, Saturn’s rings), and, under a dark sky, the brightest star clusters and nebulae, such as the Orion Nebula. Its maximum useful magnification is approximately 260× (2 × the diameter in mm); in practice, atmospheric turbulence often makes it necessary to stay below this limit.
Two eyepieces are included: 25 mm and 10 mm. With a focal length of 650 mm, they provide 26× and 65× magnification. To calculate the magnification of an eyepiece, divide the telescope's focal length by the eyepiece's focal length.
It can still be transported by car: the tube weighs about 3.72 kg and is about 61.6 cm long, and the mount weighs about 4.99 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/5, 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, 25 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.
