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product_id: 534903903
title: "Celestron – StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian Smartphone App-Enabled Telescope – Works with StarSense App to Help You Find Nebulae, Planets & More – 8” DOB Telescope – iPhone/Android Compatible"
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# Smartphone-powered StarSense tech 8-inch large aperture Newtonian reflector Smooth manual Dobsonian mount Celestron – StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian Smartphone App-Enabled Telescope – Works with StarSense App to Help You Find Nebulae, Planets & More – 8” DOB Telescope – iPhone/Android Compatible

**Brand:** celestron
**Price:** ₨1316791
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Celestron – StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian Smartphone App-Enabled Telescope – Works with StarSense App to Help You Find Nebulae, Planets & More – 8” DOB Telescope – iPhone/Android Compatible by celestron
- **How much does it cost?** ₨1316791 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Confidence in Every Purchase:** Backed by Celestron’s 2-year US warranty and expert support, your cosmic adventures are worry-free.
- • **Effortless Precision Tracking:** Manual Dobsonian base with variable tension and Teflon bearings ensures silky smooth, accurate aiming.
- • **See Deeper, Brighter, Clearer:** 8-inch parabolic mirror with StarBright XLT coatings delivers stunning views of nebulae, planets, and galaxies.
- • **Your Personal Planetarium Guide:** Interactive app offers audio tours and detailed info on thousands of objects—perfect for curious minds and social stargazers.
- • **Navigate the Night Sky Like a Pro:** Patented StarSense app syncs with your phone to pinpoint celestial objects in real time—no star charts needed.

## Overview

The Celestron StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian telescope revolutionizes amateur astronomy by integrating patented smartphone-powered StarSense technology with a large 8-inch aperture Newtonian reflector. Designed for serious beginners and enthusiasts alike, it offers effortless sky navigation via an intuitive app that guides you to planets, nebulae, and galaxies with real-time positioning. Its smooth manual Dobsonian mount ensures precise aiming, while premium optics deliver crisp, bright images. Supported by a 2-year warranty and US-based expert service, this telescope transforms stargazing into an engaging, educational, and social experience.

## Description

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09TWWZ5DR |
| Best Sellers Rank | #86,607 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #4 in Catadioptric Telescopes |
| Box Contents | 2" Crayford focuser, 25mm eyepiece, Dobsonian Base, Optical tube, StarPointer™ red-dot finderscope |
| Brand | Celestron |
| Brand Name | Celestron |
| Coating | StarBright XLT |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 166 Reviews |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 8.13 Millimeters |
| Eye Piece Lens Description | 25mm eyepiece |
| Field Of View | 248 Degrees |
| Finderscope | Reflex |
| Focal Length Description | 1200 millimeters |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00050234224703 |
| Importer Contact Information | Inter Foto India Pvt Ltd |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 124.5D x 48.3W x 47H Centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Telescope |
| Item Weight | 19.69 kg |
| Manufacturer | Celestron, Celestron LLC |
| Manufacturer Contact Information | Celestron LLC |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 22470 |
| Model Name | StarSense Explorer 8" Dobsonian |
| Model Number | 22470 |
| Mount | Dobsonian Mount |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 203 Millimeters |
| Optical Tube Length | 8 Inches |
| Optical-Tube Length | 8 Inches |
| Packer Contact Information | Celestron LLC |
| Power Source | Manual Operation Without External Power Source |
| Product Features | Smartphone-powered sky tour, patented StarSense technology, easy setup with smooth tracking |
| Telescope Mount Description | Dobsonian Mount |
| UPC | 050234224703 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Piece |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year |
| Zoom Ratio | 50 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Celestron
- **Model Name:** StarSense Explorer 8" Dobsonian
- **Optical Tube Length:** 8 Inches
- **Eye Piece Lens Description:** 25mm eyepiece
- **Objective Lens Diameter:** 203 Millimeters

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is there a compatible tripod ?**
A: The telescope comes with its own rotating base. No tripod needed.

**Q: What solar filter is compatible with the 8in model?**
A: The outside diameter is 9 ¼ inches, so you will want to size your solar filter with that measurement or slightly larger.

**Q: Does this telescope have a lot of stiction? When making fine adjustments does the telescope kinda jerk free making it difficult to manually track?**
A: This uses a Teflon bearing the for the azimuth that works very well if adjusted properly and a friction adjustment for altitude that can be sticky if the poorly balanced. This is common to all the synta made manual dobs (Orion, Skywatcher, Celestron) but it can be remedied by using a magnetic counterweight when using heavy eyepieces or accessories. I have minimal issues when following planets at 200x with a 6x30 finder and explore scientific 82 degree eyepieces with just the tension but the counterweights do allow for less tension and smoother operation. What sets this dob apart is the StarSense which works very well and allows for a rapid run through of targets and also the tube handle which makes transportation much easier

**Q: Does this 8" Dob come with thumbscrews for locking and adjusting the primary mirror?**
A: The Celestron Starsense 8-inch Dobsonian telescope primary mirror is equipped with the standard Newtonian three primary collimation screws and three mirror locking screws. The secondary is also equipped with the standard three Newronian secondary collimation screws.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-17*