{"id":12350,"date":"2025-02-26T14:35:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T13:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telescoop.nl\/?post_type=product&#038;p=12350"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:44:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:44:23","slug":"celestron-dobson-telescope-n-305-1500-starsense-explorer-dob","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/celestron-dobson-telescoop-n-305-1500-starsense-explorer-dob\/","title":{"rendered":"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 305 mm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 305 mm<\/strong> brings the iconic Dobson design into the 21st century. This powerful telescope pairs a massive 305 mm mirror with the innovative <strong>StarSense Explorer app<\/strong>, which turns your smartphone into a digital guide through the universe. No complicated alignment, no GoTo motors, just follow, point and watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even without experience, you can find the Moon, Jupiter or the Orion Nebula within minutes. Experienced observers will enjoy the tremendous luminosity and ease of use. It's like having a personal assistant next to you telling you exactly where to aim.<\/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 fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"celestron starsense explorer 305 mm\" class=\"wp-image-12358\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-990x990.jpg 990w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-441x441.jpg 441w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smart navigation via your smartphone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>StarSense Explorer app<\/strong> uses the same technology as professional observatories: <em>plate solving<\/em>. Your smartphone takes a picture of the night sky, recognizes patterns and determines exactly where the telescope is aimed. The app then displays arrows that lead you step by step to the chosen object. Once the arrows disappear and a green visor appears, the object is perfectly in focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No WiFi or GPS required, the telescope works completely autonomously. Within two minutes, alignment is complete and you can track objects from the list <strong>\u201cTonight's Best\u201d<\/strong>, tailored to your location and time of day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 305 mm\" class=\"wp-image-12354\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-990x990.jpg 990w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-441x441.jpg 441w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-6.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>305 mm optics - pure light and detail<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The large <strong>305 mm main mirror<\/strong> captures more than enough light to make even faint deep-sky objects visible. Expect bright, high-contrast images of Jupiter and its moons, the rings of Saturn, and subtle details in nebulae such as Orion or the Lagoon Nebula. Distant galaxies, such as Andromeda, also become clearly visible as oval patches with discernible structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>XLT coating<\/strong> increases light transmission, while the <strong>low-expansion mirror<\/strong> remains stable with temperature fluctuations. The capture mirror arms are extra thin to minimize diffractions - ideal for sharp star images.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The StarSense Explorer app makes finding objects much more accessible. Your smartphone analyzes the star pattern and provides live directions to precisely aim the telescope. So you find planets, nebulae and galaxies quickly and accurately, without alignment or prior knowledge.<\/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 decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"celestron starsense explorer 305 mm\" class=\"wp-image-12357\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-990x990.jpg 990w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-441x441.jpg 441w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-3.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mechanically refined design<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>2\u2033 Crayford focuser<\/strong> with 1.25\u2033 adapter offers smooth focusing, even with heavy eyepieces. Thanks to the locking screw, focusing remains stable even during longer observations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>azimuthal Dobson base<\/strong> is robustly constructed of laminated wood with large bearings for smooth, balanced movement. An integrated <strong>height brake<\/strong> ensures that the telescope remains perfectly balanced - even when slightly unbalanced due to heavy eyepieces or accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The included <strong>panning button<\/strong> prevents pushing directly against the tube with warm hands, which can cause image distortion. In addition, there is a <strong>handle<\/strong> for safe transportation and a <strong>removable eyepiece holder<\/strong> on the side of the base.<\/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:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"celestron starsense explorer 305 mm\" class=\"wp-image-12353\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-990x990.jpg 990w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-441x441.jpg 441w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-7.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Easy to use and powerful<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>StarSense Explorer Dobson 305 mm<\/strong> is easy to use even without experience. Everything you need is in the box, no tools or additional accessories required. Within minutes, the telescope is ready for action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The combination of classic Dobson stability, large mirror and modern navigation app makes this telescope a powerful tool for both educational use and serious hobby astronomy.<\/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:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 305 mm\" class=\"wp-image-12351\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-990x990.jpg 990w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-441x441.jpg 441w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-9.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\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>Observatory software in the palm of your hand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The power of the <strong>Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 305 mm<\/strong> is not only in his huge mirror, but in the smart software that guides him. The <strong>StarSense Explorer app<\/strong> uses a technology normally found only in professional observatories: <em>plate solving<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your smartphone takes pictures of the night sky and, based on the star patterns, recognizes exactly where the telescope is pointed. Then the app shows you in real time how to move the telescope. As soon as the green crosshairs appear on your screen, you know the object is perfectly in focus ready to observe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This method gives a fully manual telescope the accuracy of an observatory system. After a short, simple alignment between your smartphone's camera and the telescope's field of view, the app displays the current sky over your location, complete with a list of visible objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the function <strong>\u201cTonight's Best\u201d<\/strong> easily select from the most beautiful objects visible at the time - from planets like Jupiter and Saturn to galaxies, nebulae and open clusters. Simply follow the arrows on your screen and enjoy the view in the eyepiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The StarSense Explorer works with a wide range of smartphones, including <strong>iPhone 6 or higher<\/strong> and <strong>Android 7.1.2 or newer<\/strong> (from 2016) with camera, gyroscope and acceleration sensor. You can find a complete list of compatible devices in the appendices on the product page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 305 mm\" class=\"wp-image-12359\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-990x990.jpg 990w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-441x441.jpg 441w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-305-1500-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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>The Moon in detail: craters, shadow structures and mountain ranges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jupiter with cloud bands and the four Galilean moons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturn with rings and Cassini line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mars with polar caps around opposition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula, the Andromeda Nebula and the Pleiades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double stars such as Albireo and Castor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brand &amp; Series<\/strong><br>Celestron StarSense Explorer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Model number<\/strong><br>22472<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optical design<\/strong><br>Newton reflector (Dobson)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aperture (aperture)<\/strong><br>305 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focal length<\/strong><br>1500 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focal ratio<\/strong><br>f\/4,9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mount type<\/strong><br>Dobson (alt-azimuth, manual)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type of operation<\/strong><br>Manually - with smartphone support via StarSense Explorer app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optical coating<\/strong><br>XLT reflective coatings with protective layers of silicon dioxide and tantalum pentaoxide on main and catch mirrors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limiting star magnitude<\/strong><br>14,9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resolution<\/strong><br>Rayleigh: 0.45 arc seconds<br>Dawes: 0.38 arc seconds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimum usable magnification<\/strong><br>43x<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum usable magnification<\/strong><br>720x<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Light output relative to human eye<\/strong><br>1895\u00d7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secondary mirror (minor axis)<\/strong><br>70 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focuser<\/strong><br>2\u2033 Crayford focuser with 1.25\u2033 adapter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optical tube diameter<\/strong><br>356 mm (14\u2033)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optical tube length<\/strong><br>1422 mm (56\u2033)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optical tube weight<\/strong><br>22.6 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total weight (telescope + base)<\/strong><br>15.3 kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mounting dimensions (base)<\/strong><br>635 \u00d7 635 \u00d7 737 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Included accessories<\/strong><br>32 mm eyepiece (2\u2033), Red Dot finder, collimation cap, StarSense Explorer smartphone holder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compatible app<\/strong><br>Celestron StarSense Explorer (iOS &amp; Android)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warranty<\/strong><br>2-year manufacturer's warranty (Celestron)<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"607\">Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 305 mm (305\/1500) comes with the StarSense Explorer app, smartphone holder, 32 mm eyepiece, 2\u2033 Crayford focuser, Red Dot finder and collimation cap, an impressive combination of classic Dobson design and modern technology.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":18644,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[125],"product_cat":[51,566,2972,430],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-12350","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-celestron","product_cat-telescopen","product_cat-dobsonians","product_cat-newton-reflectors","product_cat-telescopen-voor-beginners","product_shipping_class-telescoop","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":[28468,13345,14075],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":12339,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/celestron-dobson-telescoop-n-254-1200-starsense-explorer-dob\/","url_meta":{"origin":12350,"position":0},"title":"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 254 mm","author":"","date":"26-02-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"The Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 254 mm comes with 254 mm parabolic mirror, Dobson mount, StarSense Explorer smartphone holder, eyepieces and red-dot viewfinder - a powerful combination of classic Dobson and smart navigation.","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 203 mm","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-203-1200-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-203-1200-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-203-1200-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-203-1200-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-203-1200-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-203-1200-StarSense-Explorer-DOB-2.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":12330,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/celestron-dobson-telescoop-n-203-1200-starsense-explorer-dob\/","url_meta":{"origin":12350,"position":1},"title":"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 203 mm","author":"Info telescoop","date":"26-02-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 203 mm comes with 203 mm parabolic mirror, Dobson mount, StarSense Explorer smartphone holder and eyepieces - a powerful, smart choice for visual observation.","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 203 mm","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-203-1200-StarSense-Explorer-DOB.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-203-1200-StarSense-Explorer-DOB.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-203-1200-StarSense-Explorer-DOB.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-203-1200-StarSense-Explorer-DOB.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-203-1200-StarSense-Explorer-DOB.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-203-1200-StarSense-Explorer-DOB.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":7425,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/celestron-starsense-explorer-dobson-telescoop-n-130-650\/","url_meta":{"origin":12350,"position":2},"title":"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 130 mm","author":"Info telescoop","date":"12-02-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"The Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 130 mm wooden Dobson table mount, StarSense Explorer smartphone holder, red dot viewfinder, 25 mm and 10 mm eyepieces (1.25\u201d), collimation cap, accessory holder with handle, AND manual.","rel":"","context":"With 1 comment","block_context":{"text":"With 1 comment","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/celestron-starsense-explorer-dobson-telescoop-n-130-650\/#comments"},"img":{"alt_text":"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 130 mm","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-130-650-StarSense-Explorer-DOB.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":12318,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/celestron-dobson-telescoop-n-150-750-starsense-explorer-dob\/","url_meta":{"origin":12350,"position":3},"title":"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 150 mm","author":"","date":"26-02-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"The Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobsonian 150mm comes with a 150mm parabolic mirror, Dobsonian mount, StarSense Explorer smartphone dock, red-dot finderscope, and two eyepieces.","rel":"","context":"With 1 comment","block_context":{"text":"With 1 comment","link":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/celestron-dobson-telescoop-n-150-750-starsense-explorer-dob\/#comments"},"img":{"alt_text":"Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 150 mm","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-150-750-StarSense-Explorer-DOB.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-150-750-StarSense-Explorer-DOB.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-150-750-StarSense-Explorer-DOB.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-150-750-StarSense-Explorer-DOB.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-150-750-StarSense-Explorer-DOB.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Celestron-Dobson-telescoop-N-150-750-StarSense-Explorer-DOB.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":13059,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/celestron-starsense-explorer-lt-80-az\/","url_meta":{"origin":12350,"position":4},"title":"Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80 AZ","author":"","date":"15-03-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80 AZ comes with two eyepieces, 2x Barlow lens, red dot finder, zenith prism and adjustable tripod.","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"celestron starsense explorer 80-900 ","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Celestron-Telescoop-AC-80-900-StarSense-Explorer-LT-80-AZ.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Celestron-Telescoop-AC-80-900-StarSense-Explorer-LT-80-AZ.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Celestron-Telescoop-AC-80-900-StarSense-Explorer-LT-80-AZ.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Celestron-Telescoop-AC-80-900-StarSense-Explorer-LT-80-AZ.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Celestron-Telescoop-AC-80-900-StarSense-Explorer-LT-80-AZ.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Celestron-Telescoop-AC-80-900-StarSense-Explorer-LT-80-AZ.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":13047,"url":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/celestron-starsense-explorer-lt-70az\/","url_meta":{"origin":12350,"position":5},"title":"Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 70AZ","author":"Info telescoop","date":"15-03-2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Celestron Telescope AC 70\/700 StarSense Explorer LT 70 AZ comes with two eyepieces, Barlow lens, red dot finder, star diagonal and adjustable tripod.","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"De Celestron starsense LT 70 AZ","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Celestron-Telescoop-AC-70-700-StarSense-Explorer-LT-70-AZ.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Celestron-Telescoop-AC-70-700-StarSense-Explorer-LT-70-AZ.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Celestron-Telescoop-AC-70-700-StarSense-Explorer-LT-70-AZ.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Celestron-Telescoop-AC-70-700-StarSense-Explorer-LT-70-AZ.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Celestron-Telescoop-AC-70-700-StarSense-Explorer-LT-70-AZ.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.telescoop.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Celestron-Telescoop-AC-70-700-StarSense-Explorer-LT-70-AZ.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/12350","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12350"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18644"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12350"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=12350"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=12350"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.telescoop.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=12350"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}