Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ 114/1000

The brightest binoculars in the LT series

The Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ Combines a 114 mm Newton mirror with the smart StarSense Explorer app. The mirror captures more than 2.5 times as much light as the 70 mm refractor from the same series. This allows not only the Moon and planets but also bright deep-sky objects to come into view, such as the Orion Nebula and the Pleiades. Your smartphone guides the way via the StarSense dock, so you no longer need to search.

114 mm mirror in a compact tube

The reflector has a focal length of 1000 mm in a short tube of approximately 45 cm. A built-in corrector lens in the focuser makes this possible. The result is a telescope that remains light and portable, yet delivers the magnification of a long tube. With the 25 mm and 10 mm eyepieces, you can view at 40x and 100x; the 2x Barlow doubles that. It is realistically usable up to about 228x.

App navigation without engines or power

The StarSense Explorer app uses plate solving: the phone camera recognizes star patterns and determines where the telescope is pointed. Arrows on the screen guide you to the chosen object. No motors, batteries, or alignment procedure are needed. Set it up, place your phone in the dock, and observe.

The app as a personal guide

Each evening, the app displays a list of the best visible objects for your location, complete with explanations and images. This way, you learn the night sky as you observe it. The guidance works on most recent iOS and Android devices. One unlock code is included with the telescope.

What's in the box?

• Optical tube 114/1000 (Newton with corrector lens)
• StarSense smartphone dock
• Azimuth mount with aluminum tripod
• 25mm and 10mm Eyepieces (1.25 inch)
• 2x Barlow lens
• Red dot viewfinder
• StarSense Explorer app unlock code

Recommended accessory

• A moon filter (1.25 inch) keeps the image comfortable during a full moon and shows more crater detail.

Still unsure about the right model? Our Buyer's guide for beginners and the telescope selection aid help you step by step. Also check out all the telescopes for beginners or the full range on the Celestron merk Page. You can read more background information about the merk in the Celestron merk Guide.