Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ App-Enabled Refractor Telescope

Explore the night sky with confidence using the Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ—a beginner-friendly refractor telescope that pairs seamlessly with your smartphone. Featuring patented StarSense technology and a guided app experience, this telescope allows new astronomers to find stars, planets, and deep-sky objects easily without any prior experience. Whether you’re viewing from the backyard or a dark-sky location, the 80mm optical tube and smartphone-guided system offer an intuitive, educational, and exciting entry point into amateur astronomy.

Product Features

Smartphone-Powered Celestial Navigation

With the free StarSense Explorer app, your smartphone becomes a real-time guide to the sky. Dock your phone, launch the app, and follow on-screen arrows to locate stars, planets, galaxies, and nebulae—even with no prior telescope experience.

Patented StarSense Sky Recognition Technology

Unlike traditional astronomy apps, StarSense Explorer uses Celestron’s patented star pattern recognition to analyze the night sky overhead. This transforms your smartphone into a precise celestial navigation tool, calculating your telescope’s real-time orientation.

Curated “Tonight’s Best” Viewing List

The app automatically generates a list of the most visible celestial objects based on your exact time and location. View highlights like Saturn’s rings, the Orion Nebula, the Andromeda Galaxy, and many others—even from light-polluted areas.

Easy-to-Use Altazimuth Mount

The manual altazimuth mount includes a slow-motion altitude adjustment rod, helping you make smooth, accurate movements while tracking objects across the sky. Simply align with the app’s bullseye indicator, and you’re ready to observe.

High-Quality 80mm Refractor Optics

The fully coated 80mm optical tube offers bright, crisp views of the Moon, planets like Jupiter and Saturn, and deep-sky objects. It’s ideal for both beginners and casual stargazers who want clear, detailed visuals with minimal setup.

Included StarPointer Red Dot Finderscope

When not using the smartphone dock, the included StarPointer™ red dot finderscope helps manually aim the telescope with ease. It’s a great backup for daytime or quick targeting.

Quick Setup, No Tools Required

Assemble the telescope in minutes with no tools needed. The lightweight design makes it easy to transport and store, making it perfect for backyard astronomy or travel to dark-sky locations.

Backed by Celestron Support

Buy with confidence from Celestron, a trusted telescope brand since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year Limited Warranty and free technical support from U.S.-based astronomy experts.

Product Specifications

• Brand: Celestron
• Model Name: StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ
• Optical Design: Refractor
• Objective Lens Diameter: 80mm
• Optical Tube Length: 965mm
• Focal Length: 900mm
• Focal Ratio: f/11
• Eyepieces Included: 25mm (36x) and 10mm (90x)
• Mount Type: Manual altazimuth with slow-motion altitude control
• Focus Type: Manual
• Finderscope: StarPointer™ red dot
• Smartphone Compatibility: iPhone and Android devices (see app for compatibility)
• App Included: StarSense Explorer (free download)
• Power Source: Manual operation; no external power required
• Tripod: Adjustable-height aluminum tripod included
• Product Dimensions: 36″ D x 36″ W x 52″ H
• Weight: Lightweight and portable (varies by configuration)
• Warranty: 2-Year Limited Warranty
• Support: Free technical support from U.S.-based team