--- product_id: 222221542 title: "StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ" brand: "celestron" price: "A$1525" currency: AUD in_stock: true category: "Celestron" url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/222221542-starsense-explorer-dx-130az store_origin: AU region: Australia --- # Precision altazimuth mount with slow-motion control Smartphone app-guided sky navigation 130mm aperture for stunning clarity StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ **Brand:** celestron **Price:** A$1525 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌌 Unlock the Universe with Smart Precision and Stellar Clarity! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ by celestron - **How much does it cost?** A$1525 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/222221542-starsense-explorer-dx-130az) ## 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 - • **Crystal-Clear Views:** 130mm Newtonian reflector with XLT coatings delivers bright, sharp images of deep-sky wonders. - • **Complete Stargazing Kit:** Includes two eyepieces, phone dock, red dot finderscope, and height-adjustable tripod—ready to explore right out of the box. - • **Smooth & Stable Tracking:** Dual-axis slow-motion controls on an ultra-sturdy altazimuth mount keep targets locked in your eyepiece. - • **Trusted Quality & Support:** Backed by Celestron’s 2-year warranty and decades of optical innovation—join the #1 telescope brand community. - • **Effortless Celestial Navigation:** Patented StarSense app syncs your phone to guide you to stars & planets—no experience needed. ## Overview The Celestron StarSense Explore DX 130 is a cutting-edge Newtonian reflector telescope featuring a 130mm aperture with highly reflective coatings for exceptional light gathering. It integrates patented StarSense technology that uses your smartphone to identify and guide you to celestial objects in real time, making astronomy accessible for beginners and pros alike. Equipped with a smooth altazimuth mount, two eyepieces, a phone dock, and a height-adjustable tripod, this telescope offers a complete, portable stargazing experience backed by Celestron’s trusted 2-year warranty. ## Description Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer, the first telescope that uses patent-pending sky recognition technology and your smartphone to analyze the sky and calculate its position in real time. Thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials, it’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. Dock, Launch, Explore Leave complicated star charts, imprecise planetarium apps, and computerized mounts behind. With StarSense Explorer, locating objects has never been easier, faster, or more accurate. Within minutes, you’ll be navigating the sky with confidence. Place your phone in the unique StarSense dock and launch the app. After a simple, 2-minute alignment procedure, StarSense Explorer generates a list of celestial objects currently visible. Make a selection and arrows appear onscreen, guiding you as you move the telescope. When the object is ready to view, the bullseye turns green. With a large 103mm (4”) objective lens equipped with XLT optical coatings, this telescope has enough light gathering ability to deliver impressive views, especially when you bring it to a dark sky location. Enjoy sharp, bright views of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons, its cloud bands and Great Red Spot, the rings of Saturn, the trapezium in the Orion Nebula, and the Pleaides Open Star Cluster. An ultra-stable altazimuth mount with full-height tripod anchors the telescope. Slip clutches and geared slow motion controls in both axes help you scan the sky smoothly, following objects with just a turn of the knobs. The entire kit weighs just 14.2 pounds. StarSense Explorer is compatible with:Android - The minimum supported operating system is Android 12 and iOS - The minimum supported operating system is iOS 18. The minimum supported iPhone models are iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max. ## Features - HIGH-QUALITY OPTICS: 130mm (5”) Newtonian reflector with highly reflective coatings and enough light gathering ability to view all the best celestial objects - SIMPLE CONTROL: Manual altazimuth mount with smooth, dual-axis slow motion adjustment and a sliding rod makes it easy to follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target. When the bullseye turns green, it’s ready to view in the telescope’s eyepiece - SMARTPHONE TECHNOLOGY: Award-winning, patented StarSense sky recognition software uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time. Go on a guided tour of the night sky - no telescope experience required! - INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Two 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, StarSense smartphone dock, a red dot finderscope (in case you want to use the telescope without your phone) and a full-height tripod - UNBEATABLE WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from the world’s #1 telescope brand, based in California since 1960. You’ll also receive a 2-year warranty ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B083JRF1MH | | Best Sellers Rank | 11,415 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 21 in Telescopes | | Box Contents | 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, Accessory tray, Mount and tripod (preassembled), Optical tube, StarPointer finderscope | | Brand Name | Celestron | | Coating | Highly Reflective | | Compatible Devices | iOS/Android | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (974) | | Dawes Limit | 0.89 Arc Sec | | Exit Pupil Diameter | 5.2 Millimeters | | Eye Piece Lens Description | Plossl | | Field Of View | 2 Degrees | | Finderscope | Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope | | Focal Length Description | 650.0 millimeters | | Focus Type | Manual Focus | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234224611 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 99D x 43W x 22.8H centimetres | | Item Weight | 18 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Celestron | | Manufacturer Part Number | 22461 | | Model Name | StarSense Explorer DX 130 | | Model Number | 22461 | | Mount | Altazimuth Mount | | Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Objective Lens Diameter | 130 Millimetres | | Optical-Tube Length | 635 Millimetres | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product Features | Smartphone-powered sky tour, patented StarSense technology | | UPC | 050234224611 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Zoom Ratio | 1 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Celestron - **Eye piece lens description:** Plossl - **Finderscope:** Built-on StarPointer™ red dot finderscope - **Focus type:** Manual Focus - **Model name:** StarSense Explorer DX 130 - **Objective lens diameter:** 130 Millimetres - **Optical tube length:** 635 Millimetres - **Power source:** Battery Powered - **Product dimensions:** 99D x 43W x 22.8H centimetres - **Telescope mount description:** Altazimuth Mount ## Images ![StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61khhFZiMbL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Frequently Bought Together - Celestron 22461 StarSense Explore DX 130 Newtonian Reflector Telescope with Smartphone App-Enabled Technology - Includes Two Eyepieces, Phone Dock and Height-Adjustable Tripod, Black - Celestron Omni 1.25" 2X Barlow Lens, Multi, Model Number: 93326 - Celestron – Telescope Moon Filter – Eyepiece Accessory – Reduces Moon Glare and Enhances Lunar Crater Details – Great for Full Moon Observing – Works with Any Telescope That Accepts 1.25" Eyepieces --- ## 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.com.au/products/222221542-starsense-explorer-dx-130az](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/222221542-starsense-explorer-dx-130az) --- *Product available on Desertcart Australia* *Store origin: AU* *Last updated: 2026-09-15*