The StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ is a 102mm aperture refractor telescope from Celestron that is part of their new series entitled “StarSense.”
- 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 a manual altazimuth mount with dual-axis slow-motion controls. Follow the on-screen arrows to your target; when the bullseye turns green, you can view it clearly through the eyepiece.
- 102MM REFRACTOR WITH IMPRESSIVE VIEWS: The 4″ Refractor with high-reflectivity coatings delivers sharp, vivid views of the Moon, planets like Jupiter and Saturn, and deep-sky favorites like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy.
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102AZ Review
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Brand - 9.7/10
9.7/10
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Optics - 9.5/10
9.5/10
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Portability - 9.4/10
9.4/10
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Value - 9.2/10
9.2/10
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Mount - 9.2/10
9.2/10
Summary
From all the telescopes that are part of the StarSense series from Celestron this particular telescopes is the one with the largest aperture while still being a refractor. Which means it’s suitable for beginner who don’t want to worry about a steep learning curve when starting to use it as well as low maintenance while also being able to gather enough light to see a multitude of sky objects with increased clarity.
And the most important feature of all, the ability to “connect” with the StarSense app in order to easily point toward the object you want to observe. One of the most difficult things for a new star gazer is the ability to find object all by their own. So the StarSense Sky Align patented technology from Celestron takes that pain away while also acting as your personal and all-knowing guide to the night sky.
Pros
- Great for beginners
- Easy to setup and easy to use
- StarSense technology for easy finding of the stars
Cons
- You will need a smartphone to download the StarSense app
