The StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ is a 80mm aperture refractor telescope from Celestron that is part of the newer StarSense series.
Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ App-Enabled Telescope – 80mm Refractor with Smartphone Dock & StarSense App – iPhone & Android Compatible – Easy-to-Use for Beginners
- 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 altitude slow motion adjustment with a sliding rod. Follow the on-screen arrows to your target; when the bullseye turns green, you can view it clearly through the eyepiece.
- 80MM REFRACTOR WITH IMPRESSIVE VIEWS: The 3″ 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.
StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ Review
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Brand - 9.8/10
9.8/10
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Optics - 9.5/10
9.5/10
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Value - 9.3/10
9.3/10
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Portability - 9.4/10
9.4/10
9.5/10
Summary
The StarSense LT 80AZ is a great telescope for a complete beginner due to it’s features aimed toward the beginner astronomer and star gazer. It’s main highlight is the StarSense Sky Recognition technology which makes it a breeze to find object in the sky. The fact that it’s a refractor means it easy to setup, easy to use and requires very little to no maintenance.
Pros
- Beginner friendly
- Easy to setup and easy to use
- Patented StarSense Sky Recognition technology
Cons
- You will need a smartphone to download the StarSense app in order to use this telescope to the fullest
