--- product_id: 441289215 title: "StarSense Explorer 10\" App-Enabled Dobsonian Telescope | Large 10\" Aperture, StarSense Patented Smartphone Navigation, Manual Dobsonian Mount, Outstanding Deep-Sky Performance" brand: "celestron" price: "687763 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true category: "Celestron" url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/441289215-starsense-explorer-10-app-enabled-dobsonian-telescope-large-10-aperture store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # Smartphone-powered navigation 10-inch high-reflectivity XLT optics Ultra-stable Dobsonian base StarSense Explorer 10" App-Enabled Dobsonian Telescope | Large 10" Aperture, StarSense Patented Smartphone Navigation, Manual Dobsonian Mount, Outstanding Deep-Sky Performance **Brand:** celestron **Price:** 687763 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌌 Unlock the universe with a tap—stargazing just got smart and stunning! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** StarSense Explorer 10" App-Enabled Dobsonian Telescope | Large 10" Aperture, StarSense Patented Smartphone Navigation, Manual Dobsonian Mount, Outstanding Deep-Sky Performance by celestron - **How much does it cost?** 687763 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/441289215-starsense-explorer-10-app-enabled-dobsonian-telescope-large-10-aperture) ## Best For - celestron enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted celestron brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Curated Nightly Sky Tours:** Instantly access the best planets, nebulae, and galaxies tailored to your exact location and time. - • **Effortless Celestial Navigation:** Dock your phone, launch the app, and follow intuitive on-screen arrows—no astronomy degree needed. - • **Premium 10-Inch Newtonian Optics:** Bright, crisp views of deep-sky wonders and planets with advanced StarBright XLT coatings for maximum light gathering. - • **Patented StarSense Sky Recognition:** Experience real-time, satellite-grade positioning that transforms your phone into a precision star guide. - • **Rock-Solid Stability & Smooth Tracking:** Manual altazimuth Dobsonian mount engineered for buttery-smooth movement and steady views at high magnifications. ## Overview The Celestron StarSense Explorer 10" Dobsonian Telescope combines a powerful 10-inch Newtonian reflector with patented smartphone-enabled StarSense technology, delivering effortless, real-time celestial navigation. Its ultra-stable Dobsonian mount ensures smooth manual tracking, while the StarSense app curates the best nightly sky targets based on your location. Perfect for serious beginners and enthusiasts alike, this telescope offers bright, detailed views of planets, nebulae, and galaxies, backed by a 2-year warranty and expert US-based support. ## Description Celestron’s StarSense Explorer 10-inch Dobsonian 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 serious 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 10-inch Newtonian reflector with highly-reflective XLT coatings provides bright, detailed views of the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, and deep-sky favorites like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy. The StarSense Explorer Dobsonian base is engineered for rock-solid stability and smooth altitude and azimuth movement, making it easy to track celestial objects manually. Its wide stance, low center of gravity, and durable construction provide a steady platform for extended observing, even at high magnifications. Includes one eyepiece (25mm), 2” Crayford focuser, collimation cap, a red dot finderscope, 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. ## Features - 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 an ultra-stable manual altazimuth Dobsonian base. Follow the on-screen arrows to your target; when the bullseye turns green, you can view it clearly through the eyepiece. - 10-INCH REFLECTOR WITH IMPRESSIVE VIEWS: The 254mm Newtonian reflector with high-reflectivity XLT 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. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09TWXXKYB | | Additional Features | App-Enabled Celestial Navigation with Smartphone Dock | | Age Range Description | Adults | | Best Sellers Rank | #425 in Camera & Photo Products ( See Top 100 in Camera & Photo Products ) #9 in Telescope Reflectors | | Brand | Celestron | | Built-In Media | 2" Crayford focuser, 32mm eyepiece, Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software, Collimation cap, Dobsonian Base, Eyepiece rack, Optical tube, StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope, StarSense Explorer dock, StarSense Explorer unlock code | | Coating | StarBright XLT | | Compatible Devices | Smartphone | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (183) | | Dawes Limit | 0.46 arc_sec | | Exit Pupil Diameter | 25.4 millimeters | | Eye Piece Lens Description | 25mm eyepiece | | Field Of View | 20.8 degrees | | Finderscope | StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope | | Focal Length Description | 650 millimeters | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234224710 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 51"D x 21"W x 21"H | | Item Highlight | Large 10" Aperture, StarSense Patented Smartphone Navigation, Manual Dobsonian Mount, Outstanding Deep-Sky Performance | | Item Weight | 54.8 pounds | | Manufacturer | Celestron | | Manufacturer Part Number | 22471 | | Model Name | Explorer 10" Dobsonian | | Model Number | 22471 | | Mount | Altazimuth Dobsonian base | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) | | Number of Items | 1 | | Objective Lens Diameter | 25.4 centimeters | | Optical-Tube Length | 56 inches | | Power Source | Manual Operation Without External Power Source | | UPC | 050234224710 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 2-Year Warranty | | Zoom Ratio | 5 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Celestron - **Eye Piece Lens Description:** 25mm eyepiece - **Finderscope:** StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope - **Focus Type:** Manual Focus - **Model Name:** Explorer 10" Dobsonian - **Objective Lens Diameter:** 25.4 centimeters - **Optical Tube Length:** 56 inches - **Power Source:** Manual Operation Without External Power Source - **Product Dimensions:** 51"D x 21"W x 21"H - **Telescope Mount Description:** Altazimuth Dobsonian base ## Images ![StarSense Explorer 10" App-Enabled Dobsonian Telescope | Large 10" Aperture, StarSense Patented Smartphone Navigation, Manual Dobsonian Mount, Outstanding Deep-Sky Performance - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6184aihsv3L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What tripod is recommended for this telescope?** A: You do not use a tripod for this telescope. It comes with a simple Alt-Az rocker mount. The design was created by John Dobson to create an easy way to do sidewalk astronomy. While the mount doesn't track objects, the StarSense system provides an easy way to find objects and keep them in view. That being said the only reason to use a tripod would be to do Deep Space long exposure photography and there are better options than this scope. But if you are really heart set on doing this you would need a mount that could handle the ~40 lbs of equipment (scope, camera, guide scope etc...). Something like the Skywatcher EQ6R-Pro at a minimum, but probably something meant for upto 70+ lbs of equipment like the EQ8R. **Q: does the scope have a clock drive?** A: No, no clock drive. **Q: Can this be used for astrophotography?** A: See my photo of the Orion Nebula. That's about as good as it will get with this scope. Without a tracking mount it does not work very well. Getting a tracking mount that will handle this 10 inch OTA (Optical Tube Assembly) is net to impossible. **Q: One question: judging from the size and arrangement it might be a difficult reach for my grandkids. Any thoughts?** A: The eyepiece is about 3 feet off the ground. And varies depending on where it's pointed. It should be quite convenient. A step stool might help for comfort. I often use some kind of chair, stool or rug to make it more comfortable to use the eyepiece ## Frequently Bought Together - Celestron–StarSense Explorer 10-inch Dobsonian Smartphone App-Enabled Telescope – Works with StarSense App to Help You Find Nebulae, Planets & More –10-inch DOB Telescope – iPhone/Android Compatible - Celestron 14 Piece Telescope Accessory Kit - Plossl Eyepieces, Barlow Lens, Colored Filters, Moon Filter, and Sturdy Carry Case - Celestron USB Cooling Fan for Dobsonian Telescopes --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/441289215-starsense-explorer-10-app-enabled-dobsonian-telescope-large-10-aperture](https://www.desertcart.is/products/441289215-starsense-explorer-10-app-enabled-dobsonian-telescope-large-10-aperture) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-09-09*