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product_id: 534903903
title: "Celestron – StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian Smartphone App-Enabled Telescope – Works with StarSense App to Help You Find Nebulae, Planets & More – 8” DOB Telescope – iPhone/Android Compatible"
brand: "celestron"
price: "HK$15621"
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# Smartphone app-enabled real-time sky recognition 8-inch aperture for stunning light capture 480x max magnification for deep sky exploration Celestron – StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian Smartphone App-Enabled Telescope – Works with StarSense App to Help You Find Nebulae, Planets & More – 8” DOB Telescope – iPhone/Android Compatible

**Brand:** celestron
**Price:** HK$15621
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 Unlock the universe with your smartphone—stargazing just got smarter!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Celestron – StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian Smartphone App-Enabled Telescope – Works with StarSense App to Help You Find Nebulae, Planets & More – 8” DOB Telescope – iPhone/Android Compatible by celestron
- **How much does it cost?** HK$15621 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/534903903-celestron-starsense-explorer-8-inch-dobsonian-smartphone-app-enabled-telescope)

## 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

- • **Powerful 8" Aperture:** Large Newtonian reflector with premium coatings delivers crisp, bright views of deep space.
- • **Smooth Manual Control:** Ergonomic Dobsonian base with Teflon bearings ensures silky, precise aiming every time.
- • **Immersive Sky Tour Guide:** App-curated viewing list tailored to your location & time—never miss a nebula or galaxy.
- • **Trusted Legacy & Support:** Backed by Celestron’s 2-year US warranty and expert customer care for worry-free stargazing.
- • **Effortless Celestial Navigation:** Patented StarSense tech syncs your phone to pinpoint stars & planets instantly.

## Overview

The Celestron StarSense Explorer 8" Dobsonian telescope revolutionizes amateur astronomy by combining a large 8-inch aperture Newtonian reflector with patented StarSense sky recognition technology. Compatible with iPhone and Android, it uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns in real time, guiding you effortlessly to planets, nebulae, and galaxies. Featuring a smooth manual Dobsonian mount and a user-friendly app with audio guides, it’s perfect for serious beginners and enthusiasts alike. Includes a 2-year US warranty and expert support from a trusted brand since 1960.

## Description

Celestron – StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian Smartphone App-Enabled Telescope – Works with StarSense App to Help You Find Nebulae, Planets & More – 8” DOB Telescope – iPhone/Android Compatible

## Features

- PATENTED STARSENSE SKY RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY: This one-of-a-kind telescope uses patented, award-winning StarSense sky recognition technology and your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time.
- STARSENSE EXPLORER APP: The app generates a list of the best objects to view based on your exact time & location. View planets, brighter nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters from the city PLUS fainter, deep sky objects from darker sites.
- LARGE APERTURE 8” NEWTONIAN REFLECTOR: A high-quality parabolic primary mirror and high-reflectivity XLT optical coatings give you enough light gathering ability to view all the best celestial objects.
- MANUAL DOBSONIAN BASE: Large diameter altitude bearings with variable tensioning and Teflon azimuth bearings make it easy to point and aim your Dob. Follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target. When the bullseye turns green, it’s ready to view.
- 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Celestron |
| Manufacturer | Celestron, Celestron LLC |
| Model | 22470 |
| Model Name | StarSense Explorer 8" Dobsonian |
| Product Dimensions | 124.46 x 46.99 x 48.26 cm; 19.69 kg |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Item model number | 22470 |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Mounting Hardware | 2" Crayford focuser, 25mm eyepiece, Dobsonian Base, Optical tube, StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Maximum magnification | 480 |
| Min Focal Length | 1200 |
| Power Source | Manual Operation Without External Power Source |
| Batteries Included | Yes |
| Batteries Required | Yes |
| Battery cell composition | Lithium Ion |
| Includes Rechargeable Battery | No |
| Manufacturer | Celestron |
| Item Weight | 19 kg 700 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Celestron
- **Model Name:** StarSense Explorer 8" Dobsonian
- **Optical Tube Length:** 8 Inches
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** 25mm eyepiece
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 203 Millimeters

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style Name** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is there a compatible tripod ?**
A: The telescope comes with its own rotating base. No tripod needed.

**Q: What solar filter is compatible with the 8in model?**
A: The outside diameter is 9 ¼ inches, so you will want to size your solar filter with that measurement or slightly larger.

**Q: Does this telescope have a lot of stiction? When making fine adjustments does the telescope kinda jerk free making it difficult to manually track?**
A: This uses a Teflon bearing the for the azimuth that works very well if adjusted properly and a friction adjustment for altitude that can be sticky if the poorly balanced. This is common to all the synta made manual dobs (Orion, Skywatcher, Celestron) but it can be remedied by using a magnetic counterweight when using heavy eyepieces or accessories. I have minimal issues when following planets at 200x with a 6x30 finder and explore scientific 82 degree eyepieces with just the tension but the counterweights do allow for less tension and smoother operation. What sets this dob apart is the StarSense which works very well and allows for a rapid run through of targets and also the tube handle which makes transportation much easier

**Q: Does this 8" Dob come with thumbscrews for locking and adjusting the primary mirror?**
A: The Celestron Starsense 8-inch Dobsonian telescope primary mirror is equipped with the standard Newtonian three primary collimation screws and three mirror locking screws. The secondary is also equipped with the standard three Newronian secondary collimation screws.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-28*