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product_id: 222221542
title: "22461 StarSense Explore DX 130 Newton Reflector Telescope, Smartphone App Enabled, Includes Two Eyepieces, Smartphone Holder and Height-Adjustable Tripod, Compatible with iOS/Android"
brand: "celestron"
price: "VT408804"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Celestron"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/222221542-22461-starsense-explore-dx-130-newton-reflector-telescope-smartphone-app
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# Dual-axis slow motion for pinpoint tracking Smartphone-powered StarSense sky recognition 130mm aperture for stunning light gathering 22461 StarSense Explore DX 130 Newton Reflector Telescope, Smartphone App Enabled, Includes Two Eyepieces, Smartphone Holder and Height-Adjustable Tripod, Compatible with iOS/Android

**Brand:** celestron
**Price:** VT408804
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 Unlock the cosmos with a tap—your personal guided tour of the night sky awaits!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 22461 StarSense Explore DX 130 Newton Reflector Telescope, Smartphone App Enabled, Includes Two Eyepieces, Smartphone Holder and Height-Adjustable Tripod, Compatible with iOS/Android by celestron
- **How much does it cost?** VT408804 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/222221542-22461-starsense-explore-dx-130-newton-reflector-telescope-smartphone-app)

## 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 Optics:** 130mm Newtonian reflector with XLT coatings delivers crisp, bright views of planets and deep sky objects.
- • **Trusted & Supported:** Backed by Celestron’s 2-year warranty and decades of expertise—join the world’s #1 telescope community.
- • **Ready Out of the Box:** Includes 25mm & 10mm eyepieces, smartphone dock, red dot finderscope, and sturdy tripod for instant exploration.
- • **Effortless Stargazing:** Patented StarSense app guides you with real-time sky recognition—no experience needed.
- • **Smooth Precision Control:** Altazimuth mount with dual-axis slow motion knobs lets you track celestial targets with ease.

## Overview

The StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ is a 130mm aperture Newtonian reflector telescope featuring patented smartphone-powered StarSense technology for real-time sky mapping. Its manual altazimuth mount with dual-axis slow motion controls ensures smooth tracking, while included accessories like eyepieces, a smartphone dock, and tripod make it ready to use immediately. Ideal for beginners and casual astronomers, it offers bright, detailed views of planets and deep sky objects, supported 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.

Review: Fantastic and easy to handle telescope - As a long time (very) amateur astronomer I had been using a large Dobsonian. As my age and disability got the better of me I decided I needed something easier to handle. This Celestron DX130 AZ is perfect for me. It was easy to set up and get everything aligned. I can easily carry it to my car for some night-time viewing. Unfortunately I have only had a brief period of clear skies to try it out but a saw enough to know that it will be a great acquisition. The Star Sense phone app worked quickly and accurately and I was able to view Mars and a beautiful view of Jupiter and its moons before the cloud cover returned. This may not be the greatest telescope for a seasoned watcher but for a beginner or someone in my position it is an excellent choice. I am looking forward to some clear skies in the weeks to come and I may update this review once I have had a few sessions with it. First impressions though, are great.
Review: An excellent piece of kit. - Bought for our Daughter as a Birthday present. She absolutely loves it.

## 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 | 9,399 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 22 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 (941) |
| 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) |
| 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

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic and easy to handle telescope
*by H***L on 19 February 2025*

As a long time (very) amateur astronomer I had been using a large Dobsonian. As my age and disability got the better of me I decided I needed something easier to handle. This Celestron DX130 AZ is perfect for me. It was easy to set up and get everything aligned. I can easily carry it to my car for some night-time viewing. Unfortunately I have only had a brief period of clear skies to try it out but a saw enough to know that it will be a great acquisition. The Star Sense phone app worked quickly and accurately and I was able to view Mars and a beautiful view of Jupiter and its moons before the cloud cover returned. This may not be the greatest telescope for a seasoned watcher but for a beginner or someone in my position it is an excellent choice. I am looking forward to some clear skies in the weeks to come and I may update this review once I have had a few sessions with it. First impressions though, are great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent piece of kit.
*by J***. on 9 February 2025*

Bought for our Daughter as a Birthday present. She absolutely loves it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really good telescope for a beginner
*by M***Y on 14 October 2023*

This is my first telescope and it’s really good It came nicely packaged and was fairly easy to assemble with the instructions. Finding things is made a lot easier with the viewfinder and calibrating didn’t take to long. So far we have seen the moon, Jupiter, and Saturn which looked really cool and quite clear through the lenses it comes with. We haven't quite got the phone aspect down yet but the app is really nice and easy to use, and guides you through working it.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-17*