Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson  8" Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 8" - your gateway to the universeExplore the night sky in a completely new way with the Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 8" - the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the sky in real time and guide your journey through the stars. Thanks to the innovative StarSense technology and the user-friendly app, this telescope is ideal for beginners and offers intuitive operation that complicates Star maps and inaccurate planetarium programs are no longer necessary. It's like having your personal guide to the cosmos with you at all times! The powerful 8-inch Newtonian reflector with a focal length of 1200 mm and high-quality XLT coatings collects enough light to make impressive details of planets, nebulae, galaxies and star clusters visible - even in moderate light pollution. From Jupiter's moons to the Andromeda galaxy: with this telescope you can experience the Wonders of the universe up close. The robust Dobsonian base with large altitude bearings and Teflon azimuth bearings ensures stable and smooth guidance, while the precise 2-inch Crayford focuser enables sharp and drift-free focusing. Operation is very easy: set up the telescope, attach your smartphone to the StarSense Explorer holder, start the app with the included activation code and follow the arrows on the screen to your desired object. As soon as the crosshair lights up green, the target is visible in the eyepiece - it couldn't be easier! The app automatically generates a list of visible celestial objects based on your location and the current time, and also provides exciting information about your observations. Scope of delivery: Newton 8" reflector with XLT coating for brilliant images Dobsonian base for stable and smooth movements 25 mm eyepiece for wide-angle views (48x magnification) 2-inch focuser with precise Crayford design StarPointer red dot finder for easy to find without an app StarSense Explorer holder for your smartphone StarSense Explorer activation code for the app Eyepiece holder for practical storage Collimation cap for optimal adjustment Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition software for additional celestial exploration Whether you want to observe the brightest objects such as Saturn's rings or the Orion Nebula in the city or delve deep into the mysteries of space in a dark location - the Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 8" is your perfect one companion. Let yourself be inspired by the fascination of astronomy - simple, quick and precise!