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Nov 29, 2022 11:25 AM

Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ 114mm f/9 Reflector Telescope

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Amazon has Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ 114mm f/9 Smartphone App-Enabled Reflector Telescope for $149.99. Shipping is free.

B&H Photo Video has Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ 114mm f/9 Smartphone App-Enabled Reflector Telescope for $149.99. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Use Smartphone App for Star Navigation
  • Follow Directions to Find Great Objects
  • Advanced Precise Alignment Algorithm
  • Powerful 114mm Reflector Optical Tube
  • Manual Alt-Azimuth Yoke Mount
  • Includes 40x & 100x 1.25" Eyepieces
  • 1.25" 2x Barlow Lens
  • Adjustable-Height Aluminum Tripod
  • StarSense Explorer App for Android/iOS
Includes:
  • Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ 114mm f/9 AZ Reflector Telescope
  • Mount & Tripod Assembly
  • StarSense Explorer Phone Dock
  • 1.25" 25mm Eyepiece
  • 1.25" 10mm Eyepiece
  • 2x Barlow Lens
  • StarPointer Finderscope

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  • About this Deal:
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  • About this Product:
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Amazon has Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ 114mm f/9 Smartphone App-Enabled Reflector Telescope for $149.99. Shipping is free.

B&H Photo Video has Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ 114mm f/9 Smartphone App-Enabled Reflector Telescope for $149.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member phoinix for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Use Smartphone App for Star Navigation
  • Follow Directions to Find Great Objects
  • Advanced Precise Alignment Algorithm
  • Powerful 114mm Reflector Optical Tube
  • Manual Alt-Azimuth Yoke Mount
  • Includes 40x & 100x 1.25" Eyepieces
  • 1.25" 2x Barlow Lens
  • Adjustable-Height Aluminum Tripod
  • StarSense Explorer App for Android/iOS
Includes:
  • Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ 114mm f/9 AZ Reflector Telescope
  • Mount & Tripod Assembly
  • StarSense Explorer Phone Dock
  • 1.25" 25mm Eyepiece
  • 1.25" 10mm Eyepiece
  • 2x Barlow Lens
  • StarPointer Finderscope

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • While supplies last.
  • About this Product:
    • 2-Year Limited Warranty
  • About this Store:

Original Post

Written by phoinix | Staff

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BlackBeardPirate
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Just in case anyone wondering… App enabled means it will help you find the objects with an app. It will not automatically track the objects for you. Once you have them in view, they will go out of view in a few seconds. Still a good starter scope to be able to see things with your own eyes and have some help in finding the objects.
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Docmalc
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There's great YouTube videos out there that'll walk you thru these. One thing about telescopes is they don't change much so the videos that are 10 years old are just as fine to watch.

If you want to do any astrophotography then you'll need an auto tracker base and those get expensive.

I'm a novice that poured a lot of time and energy in learning everything about them when I was in the market. Got a big 8" dob and have used it twice in the last 3 years. It's so massive to take out and I'm in the city with a lot of light pollution so I can't do any DSO without driving a couple hours away
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Experts.. How good is this?
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Nov 29, 2022 2:07 PM
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BlackBeardPirateNov 29, 2022 2:07 PM
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Just in case anyone wondering… App enabled means it will help you find the objects with an app. It will not automatically track the objects for you. Once you have them in view, they will go out of view in a few seconds. Still a good starter scope to be able to see things with your own eyes and have some help in finding the objects.
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Nov 29, 2022 5:21 PM
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nomenolifeNov 29, 2022 5:21 PM
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Experts.. How good is this?
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Nov 29, 2022 6:18 PM
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nimbus001Nov 29, 2022 6:18 PM
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I am no expert....have been waiting for this as a starter for my kid (8y.o.) This is a quality starter better than the table top ones, but before you start spending like $3-400 on a small dobsonian.....
Nov 29, 2022 6:45 PM
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DocmalcNov 29, 2022 6:45 PM
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Quote from nomenolife View quoted comment :
Experts.. How good is this?
I highly recommend that everyone YouTubes the video about expectations of what you think you'll see vs reality of what you'll actually see. I have a large 8" Dobbins and my expectation did not meet reality.
YouTube that video.
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Nov 29, 2022 6:45 PM
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TechneeqxNov 29, 2022 6:45 PM
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Quote from BlackBeardPirate View quoted comment :
Just in case anyone wondering… App enabled means it will help you find the objects with an app. It will not automatically track the objects for you. Once you have them in view, they will go out of view in a few seconds. Still a good starter scope to be able to see things with your own eyes and have some help in finding the objects.
Thank you. Would you recommend an auto tracker for a newbie or would this be perfectly fine as a starter?
Nov 29, 2022 6:46 PM
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Nov 29, 2022 6:48 PM
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Quote from Techneeqx View quoted comment :
Thank you. Would you recommend an auto tracker for a newbie or would this be perfectly fine as a starter?
There's great YouTube videos out there that'll walk you thru these. One thing about telescopes is they don't change much so the videos that are 10 years old are just as fine to watch.

If you want to do any astrophotography then you'll need an auto tracker base and those get expensive.

I'm a novice that poured a lot of time and energy in learning everything about them when I was in the market. Got a big 8" dob and have used it twice in the last 3 years. It's so massive to take out and I'm in the city with a lot of light pollution so I can't do any DSO without driving a couple hours away
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Nov 29, 2022 6:53 PM
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sahil1Nov 29, 2022 6:53 PM
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Any idea if this is better than the Celestron AZ102 that's available in stores for 220$
Nov 29, 2022 6:56 PM
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dfung6Nov 29, 2022 6:56 PM
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Man, was going to buy it for my kids. The reviews of this are awful.

https://telescopestobuy.com/celes...-the-trap/
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Nov 29, 2022 6:57 PM
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rahulrNov 29, 2022 6:57 PM
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How does this compare with Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ Refractor Telescope? Bought it for $190 from Costco.
Nov 29, 2022 6:58 PM
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Quote from Docmalc View quoted comment :
I highly recommend that everyone YouTubes the video about expectations of what you think you'll see vs reality of what you'll actually see. I have a large 8" Dobbins and my expectation did not meet reality.
YouTube that video.
Thanks, you saved me $150 lol.

I don't know whether this is the specific video you meant, but it definitely made me realize this isn't worthwhile.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6NIBBldy8U
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Nov 29, 2022 7:37 PM
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DocmalcNov 29, 2022 7:37 PM
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Quote from aogail View quoted comment :
Thanks, you saved me $150 lol.

I don't know whether this is the specific video you meant, but it definitely made me realize this isn't worthwhile.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6NIBBldy8U
That's the video! Lol

My comment wasn't meant to discourage by any means, I think the hobby is great and advocate for you and others to get into it, especially if you have kids.

My comment was more to prevent ppl from getting this with a certain expectation and then be completely deterred.

You can get a nice used telescope and there's even a website like darkskies that has a community marketplace which the members self police to keep most transactions safe.

Get into the hobby, but get into it right.
You've just made me motivate myself to get mine out again
Nov 29, 2022 7:40 PM
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DocmalcNov 29, 2022 7:40 PM
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Quote from sahil1 View quoted comment :
Any idea if this is better than the Celestron AZ102 that's available in stores for 220$
Anything in that price range will let you see the moon pretty well and that's about it. And a good pair of binoculars will too.

Not saying don't get it, but understand what you're getting.
Nov 29, 2022 7:43 PM
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DocmalcNov 29, 2022 7:43 PM
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Quote from nimbus001 View quoted comment :
I am no expert....have been waiting for this as a starter for my kid (8y.o.) This is a quality starter better than the table top ones, but before you start spending like $3-400 on a small dobsonian.....
A small 8" dob is going to start at about $600 on the low end models.

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3pinephrineNov 29, 2022 7:47 PM
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Quote from sahil1 View quoted comment :
Any idea if this is better than the Celestron AZ102 that's available in stores for 220$
The one at Costco? That one is better than most at this price

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