Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ Telescope

The Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ Refractor Telescope is the perfect companion for beginners seeking an interactive stargazing experience. With a 102 mm aperture and Celestron’s revolutionary StarSense Explorer App, this refractor transforms your smartphone into a personal astronomy guide.

Simply dock your phone into the StarSense holder, launch the app, and follow the on-screen arrows to locate planets, the Moon, star clusters, and nebulae. Once centered, the app provides detailed descriptions of what you’re viewing, making the journey both exciting and educational.

With high-quality XLT coated optics, smooth alt-azimuth controls, and two eyepieces (25 mm and 10 mm), this telescope delivers sharp, high-contrast views of lunar craters, Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s moons, and bright deep-sky targets like the Orion Nebula. Its lightweight frame, full-height aluminum tripod, and tool-free assembly make it highly portable and easy to use anywhere.

Whether in your backyard or under dark skies, the StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ blends powerful optics with app-driven navigation, giving you observatory-grade exploration in a beginner-friendly setup.

• Telescope Series: StarSense Explorer
• Optical Design: Refractor (Doublet)
• Aperture: 102 mm (4.02")
• Focal Length: 660 mm
• Focal Ratio: f/6.5
• Optical Coatings: Fully XLT Coated
• Mount Type: Manual Alt-Azimuth with Slow Motion Controls
• Lowest Useful Magnification: 15×
• Highest Useful Magnification: 240×
• Limiting Stellar Magnitude: 12.5
• Light Gathering Power: 212× human eye
• Focuser: 2" Rack & Pinion, Single Speed
• Saddle Type: CG-5
• OTA Weight: 5 lbs
• Tripod Weight: 9.2 lbs
• OTA Length (Extended): 32 in
• Tripod Height (Max): 49 in
• Tripod Material: Aluminum
• Warranty: 2 Years (Celestron)

• 102 mm Refractor Optical Tube Assembly (OTA)
• StarSense Smartphone Dock
• 25 mm 1.25" Eyepiece
• 10 mm 1.25" Eyepiece
• 90° 1.25" Erect Image Diagonal
• StarPointer™ Red Dot Finderscope
• Alt-Azimuth Mount with Slow Motion Controls
• Full-Height Tripod with Accessory Tray