{"id":12318,"date":"2025-02-26T14:06:30","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T13:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&p=12318"},"modified":"2026-05-18T09:34:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T07:34:00","slug":"celestron-dobson-telescope-n-150-750-starsense-explorer-dob","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/celestron-dobson-telescoop-n-150-750-starsense-explorer-dob\/","title":{"rendered":"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 150 mm"},"content":{"rendered":"

Smart technology in a compact housing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 150 mm<\/strong> is the largest tabletop Dobson in the StarSense series and ideal for those who want powerful observing without a complicated setup.
Your smartphone analyzes the sky in real time via the StarSense Explorer app<\/strong> and shows on-screen arrows that guide you step by step to planets, nebulae and star clusters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No complicated star charts, no motorized alignment, just follow, point and watch. Within minutes, you'll be navigating the night sky with confidence, even as an absolute beginner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Easy to use, fun for the whole family<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This compact Dobson is surprisingly powerful yet intuitive.
After a quick alignment between the smartphone camera and the optical field of view, the app displays a list of visible objects.
You choose a target, follow the arrows, and once the green visor appears, the object is perfectly in focus.
While viewing, the app lets you listen to spoken explanations and background information about thousands of celestial objects, ideal for educational use with children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Razor-sharp images with 150 mm mirror<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With his 150 mm parabolic primary mirror<\/strong> and focal length of 750 mm (f\/5)<\/strong> this table-top Dobson offers a wide field of view and high light output.
The aluminum coated mirrors with SiO\u2082 protective layer<\/strong> provide clear, high-contrast images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • the Moon<\/strong> in razor-sharp detail, with numerous craters and shadows,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • the cloud bands of Jupiter<\/strong> and his four moons,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • the rings of Saturn<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • and even bright deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula<\/strong> whether it Andromeda System<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Stable, low-profile table base<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The compact Dobson table mount<\/strong> offers stable, smooth movement in both height and direction thanks to Teflon bearings<\/strong>.
    The integrated height brake<\/strong> lets you adjust the tension so the telescope moves smoothly even if the balance changes slightly due to heavier eyepieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A panning button<\/strong> to the tube makes accurate aiming easy without transferring heat from your hands to the tube. The mount is equipped with a eyepiece holder<\/strong> and handle<\/strong>, and can be placed on virtually any sturdy surface, from a garden table to the hood of a car.
    Optionally, you can combine the telescope with the specially designed Celestron StarSense Tabletop TriPod<\/strong> for more height and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Pocket-sized observatory software<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The StarSense Explorer app<\/strong> uses the same plate solving<\/em>-technique as professional observatories.
    By recognizing star patterns, the app determines exactly where your telescope is pointed and guides you to any object you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With the function \u201cTonight's Best\u201d<\/strong> quickly select from the most popular objects of the moment. Depending on season and time, you can see Jupiter, Saturn, nebulae and galaxies, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The app works with most modern smartphones: iPhone 6 or higher<\/strong> and Android 7.1.2 or newer<\/strong> (from 2016) with camera, gyro and acceleration sensor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Complete out of the box <\/strong>- ready to use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Everything you need is in the box:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Everything you need is in the box:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 150 mm optical tube with tabletop Dobson base<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 25 mm and 10 mm eyepieces (1.25\u201d)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Red Dot viewfinder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • StarSense Explorer dock + app code<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Eyepiece holder (mountable on base)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Collimation cap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Starry Night Basic Edition software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Just add your smartphone and you're ready to explore the night sky.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      What we recommend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Moon:<\/strong> rich in contrast, with visible craters and shadows<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Jupiter:<\/strong> cloud bands, moons and the Great Red Spot<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Saturn:<\/strong> rings clearly visible<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Deep-sky objects:<\/strong> Orion nebula, Andromeda galaxy, Pleiades<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Star clusters:<\/strong> M13, M45 and other bright clusters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        Feature<\/strong><\/th>Description<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
        Brand & Series<\/strong><\/td>Celestron StarSense Explorer<\/td><\/tr>
        Item number (SKU)<\/strong><\/td>CEL-22481<\/td><\/tr>
        Model number<\/strong><\/td>22481<\/td><\/tr>
        Optical design<\/strong><\/td>Newton reflector (Dobson)<\/td><\/tr>
        Aperture (aperture)<\/strong><\/td>150 mm (5.12\u2033)<\/td><\/tr>
        Focal length<\/strong><\/td>750 mm<\/td><\/tr>
        Focal ratio<\/strong><\/td>f\/6<\/td><\/tr>
        Mount type<\/strong><\/td>Dobson (tabletop, alt-azimuth)<\/td><\/tr>
        Type of operation<\/strong><\/td>Manually - with smartphone support via StarSense Explorer app<\/td><\/tr>
        Optical coating<\/strong><\/td>Aluminum with SiO\u2082 protective coating<\/td><\/tr>
        Main mirror<\/strong><\/td>Standard optical glass<\/td><\/tr>
        Vangspiegel<\/strong><\/td>Standard optical glass<\/td><\/tr>
        Limiting star magnitude<\/strong><\/td>13,1<\/td><\/tr>
        Resolution<\/strong><\/td>Rayleigh: 1.06\u2033 - Dawes: 0.89\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
        Minimum usable magnification<\/strong><\/td>19\u00d7<\/td><\/tr>
        Maximum usable magnification<\/strong><\/td>307\u00d7<\/td><\/tr>
        Light output relative to human eye<\/strong><\/td>345\u00d7<\/td><\/tr>
        Secondary mirror (minor axis)<\/strong><\/td>38 mm (1.50\u2033)<\/td><\/tr>
        Focuser<\/strong><\/td>1.25\u2033 rack and pinion (Rack & Pinion)<\/td><\/tr>
        Material optical tube<\/strong><\/td>Steel<\/td><\/tr>
        Optical tube diameter<\/strong><\/td>165 mm (6.5\u2033)<\/td><\/tr>
        Optical tube length<\/strong><\/td>750 mm <\/td><\/tr>
        Optical tube weight<\/strong><\/td>3.7 kg<\/td><\/tr>
        Total weight (telescope + base)<\/strong><\/td>8.7 kg<\/td><\/tr>
        Mounting dimensions (base)<\/strong><\/td>483 \u00d7 483 \u00d7 419 mm<\/td><\/tr>
        Hand controller included<\/strong><\/td>No - operation via smartphone and app<\/td><\/tr>
        Included accessories<\/strong><\/td>25 mm and 10 mm eyepiece (1.25\u2033), Red Dot finder, StarSense Explorer dock, collimation cap<\/td><\/tr>
        Compatible app<\/strong><\/td>Celestron StarSense Explorer (iOS & Android)<\/td><\/tr>
        Warranty<\/strong><\/td>2-year manufacturer's warranty (Celestron)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 150 mm<\/strong> Comes with 150 mm parabolic mirror, Dobson mount, StarSense Explorer smartphone holder, red-dot viewfinder and two eyepieces.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":18588,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[125],"product_cat":[51,566,3162,2972,430],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-12318","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-celestron","product_cat-telescopen","product_cat-dobson-telescopen","product_cat-push-to-dobson","product_cat-reflector-telescopen","product_cat-telescopen-voor-beginners","product_shipping_class-licht","first","instock","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"bundled_by":[],"bundle_stock_status":"instock","bundle_stock_quantity":null,"bundle_virtual":false,"bundle_layout":"","bundle_add_to_cart_form_location":"","bundle_editable_in_cart":false,"bundle_sold_individually_context":"","bundle_item_grouping":"","bundle_min_size":"","bundle_max_size":"","bundle_price":[],"bundled_items":[],"bundle_sell_ids":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":105495,"url":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/levenhuk-new-skyline-pro-16\/","url_meta":{"origin":12318,"position":0},"title":"Levenhuk New Skyline PRO 16\u2033 \u2013 406\/1830 Dobson","author":"Abdullah Ibrar","date":"03-04-2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The Levenhuk New Skyline PRO 16\" \u2013 406\/1830 Dobson comes with 10 mm and 25 mm Pl\u00f6ssl eyepieces, an 8x40 optical finderscope, and a primary mirror cooling system. 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