{"id":7425,"date":"2025-02-12T21:06:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T20:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telescoop.rabdevelopment.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=7425"},"modified":"2026-05-18T09:37:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T07:37:47","slug":"celestron-starsense-explorer-dobson-telescope-n-130-650","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/en\/celestron-starsense-explorer-dobson-telescoop-n-130-650\/","title":{"rendered":"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 130 mm"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smart guidance right out of the box<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 130 mm<\/strong> makes stargazing easier than ever. Place your smartphone in the StarSense cradle, launch the app and let arrows guide you step by step to planets, nebulae and star clusters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No star charts, no complicated alignments, just the magic of the universe at your fingertips. Within minutes, you'll be navigating the night sky with confidence. The app acts as your personal guide, complete with explanations, images and even spoken descriptions of what you see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The StarSense Explorer series is designed to make astronomy accessible to everyone. Ideal for families, schools or those looking for their first \u201creal\u201d telescope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 130 mm\" class=\"wp-image-7650\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, 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https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 130 mm\" class=\"wp-image-7648\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-990x990.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-441x441.jpg 441w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Portable, powerful and intuitive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 130 mm parabolic primary mirror with a focal length of <strong>650 mm (f\/5)<\/strong> offers a bright and wide field of view, perfect for both lunar and deep-sky observations.<br>The mirrors feature <strong>aluminum coating with SiO\u2082 protective layer<\/strong> for maximum light output and contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What to expect to see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Moon<\/strong> - razor-sharp craters and shadows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jupiter<\/strong> - cloud bands and four moons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saturn<\/strong> - rings well visible in clear sky<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Orion Nebula<\/strong> and <strong>Andromeda System<\/strong> - visible in dark sky<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite its compact size, this telescope delivers a surprisingly clear image and can easily be taken on trips or used in the garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 130 mm\" class=\"wp-image-7653\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-990x990.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-441x441.jpg 441w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stable table base, smoothly alignable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sturdy <strong>tabletop Dobson base<\/strong> offers stable and smooth movement in height and direction.<br>The <strong>Teflon bearings<\/strong> provide smooth rotation, while the integrated <strong>height brake<\/strong> makes object tracking easy and stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tube is attached via rings and can be easily rotated to adjust the eyepiece position. A <strong>panning button<\/strong> ensures accurate aiming without transferring heat to the optics.<br>The base has a <strong>eyepiece holder<\/strong> for quick access to accessories and can be mounted on a table, car hood or optional <strong>Celestron StarSense tabletop tripod<\/strong> be placed for more height.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7.jpg\" alt=\"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 130 mm\" class=\"wp-image-7654\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-990x990.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-441x441.jpg 441w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Observatory technology in the palm of your hand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>StarSense Explorer app<\/strong> uses the advanced <em>plate solving<\/em>-technique to calculate exactly where your telescope is pointed.<br>Your smartphone camera recognizes star patterns and guides you directly to your chosen object. As soon as the green crosshairs appear, it's in perfect focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The function <strong>\u201cTonight's Best\u201d<\/strong> shows an overview of the most beautiful objects visible at the time - from planets to galaxies.<br>The app works with most modern smartphones: <strong>iPhone 6 or higher<\/strong> and <strong>Android 7.1.2 or newer<\/strong> with camera, gyroscope and acceleration sensor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-StarSense-Explorer-Dobson-130-mm-7.jpg\" alt=\"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 130 mm\" class=\"wp-image-31680\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-StarSense-Explorer-Dobson-130-mm-7.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-StarSense-Explorer-Dobson-130-mm-7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-StarSense-Explorer-Dobson-130-mm-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-StarSense-Explorer-Dobson-130-mm-7-441x441.jpg 441w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-StarSense-Explorer-Dobson-130-mm-7-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fully complete - ready to use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything you need is in the box:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>130 mm optical tube (Newton reflector)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Table-top Dobson mount<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25 mm and 10 mm eyepieces (1.25\u2033)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red Dot viewfinder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>StarSense Explorer dock + activation code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eyepiece holder (for base mounting)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collimation cap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starry Night Basic Edition software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just add your smartphone and you are ready for your first journey through the universe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8d39b2df wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 130 mm\" class=\"wp-image-7656\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-990x990.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-441x441.jpg 441w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fully complete - ready to use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything you need is in the box:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>130 mm optical tube (Newton reflector)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Table-top Dobson mount<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25 mm and 10 mm eyepieces (1.25\u2033)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red Dot viewfinder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>StarSense Explorer dock + activation code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eyepiece holder (for base mounting)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collimation cap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starry Night Basic Edition software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just add your smartphone and you are ready for your first journey through the universe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we recommend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Moon: excellent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planets: well visible with fine detail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deep-sky objects: limited visibility in dark skies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Astrophotography: not suitable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earth observation: not suitable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Description<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Brand &amp; Series<\/strong><\/td><td>Celestron StarSense Explorer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Item number (SKU)<\/strong><\/td><td>CEL-22481<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Model number<\/strong><\/td><td>22481<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Optical design<\/strong><\/td><td>Newton reflector (Dobson, tabletop)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Aperture (aperture)<\/strong><\/td><td>130 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Focal length<\/strong><\/td><td>650 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Focal ratio<\/strong><\/td><td>f\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mount type<\/strong><\/td><td>Tabletop Dobson (alt-azimut)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Type of operation<\/strong><\/td><td>Manually - with smartphone support via StarSense Explorer app<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Optical coating<\/strong><\/td><td>Aluminum with SiO\u2082 protective coating<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Main &amp; catch mirror<\/strong><\/td><td>Standard optical glass<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Limiting star magnitude<\/strong><\/td><td>13,1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Resolution<\/strong><\/td><td>Rayleigh: 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