The Perfect Gift Telescope? [Celestron Starsense Explorer LT 114]

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  • čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
  • Are you looking for the perfect gift telescope for that budding space nerd in your life?
    The Starsense Explorer line of telescopes from Celestron makes a great option that balances price and features, and the Starsense smartphone really impressed me.
    Affiliate Links to Starsense Telescopes:
    LT 114 (this video): amzn.to/3VOY8KH
    LT 80 (refractor): amzn.to/3P7un5W
    DX 102 (refractor): amzn.to/3h06Wii
    DX 130 (reflector): amzn.to/3F0I5Th
    8" Dobsonian: amzn.to/3VOwMoe
    10" Dobsonian: amzn.to/3umn8NM
    00:00 Hello!
    00:37 I'm NOT being paid
    01:11 A Really Cool Telescope and Smartphone Feature
    05:23 Any Negatives?
    07:05 Final Verdict
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Komentáře • 30

  • @swimmingharpist
    @swimmingharpist Před rokem +12

    Space nerd's wife here: space isn't always my thing, but I really enjoy this scope to observe "mainstream beauty" like Saturn or the moon, while my husband is looking at M5 or something equally nerdy. I enjoy this scope because I enjoy being with my husband.

    • @aw7425
      @aw7425 Před rokem

      That’s awesome. 💕💕

    • @tuunaes
      @tuunaes Před 6 měsíci

      You should see them through actually good quality telescope capable to proper Lunar/planetary magnifications.
      And Jupiter has also transits of its "Galilean" moons (guess who found them) with shadow visible on Jupiter's surface.

  • @bakerfx4968
    @bakerfx4968 Před rokem +5

    Hey dude hope you’re doing alright! Miss your content

  • @MikeLikesChannel
    @MikeLikesChannel Před rokem +3

    This is why I recommend Dobs (of any size) for newbies. Cheap tripods are flimsy and wobbly, which really inhibits the enjoyment.

  • @BrianKliewer
    @BrianKliewer Před rokem +4

    That smartphone integration is pretty cool. And the caveats don't sound that big. Nice post.

  • @KJRitch
    @KJRitch Před 8 měsíci +3

    Its been awhile since you posted. Hope all is well.

  • @cryptocrypto8736
    @cryptocrypto8736 Před rokem

    Have the starsense explorer DX 5 SCT now for a week an i love it for my backpack🤩 i find now fast things haha🎉 greets 🇳🇱

  • @addison436
    @addison436 Před 6 dny

    Thank you for the knowledge you shared about this telescope. I have been looking at this along with the Celestron model DX130AZ. For the more than $200.00 difference in price will I be getting a significant improvement of the night sky images? Also, do you know if the lens quality is better with the DX130AZ?
    Thank you again

  • @marijandesin8226
    @marijandesin8226 Před rokem +1

    Imagine my surprise when I found out the Celestron company is a block away from where I live!

  • @veerastro7969
    @veerastro7969 Před 6 měsíci

    Opinion and advice needed
    I have the evostar 72ed, and it performs well.
    I am selling it and thinking it to upgrade to a 6-inch f6 newtonian, and I will be using it with a dslr and a cooled camera at times for galaxies and small
    Nebulae.
    The ioptron cem 25p will carry it.
    Should I upgrade it ??
    Or any other recommendations

  • @alyssaesqueda143
    @alyssaesqueda143 Před rokem

    I can’t find your first video, can you link it in the comments

  • @luneva5498
    @luneva5498 Před rokem

    uhh, how does this compare with the lt 5 az?

  • @atluangapachuau
    @atluangapachuau Před rokem

    I owned 127AZ the apps is not what i think it is...when the red bull eye turns green and looked through the eyepiece the target is about a half foot away..can't fixed it...any suggestions??

  • @NaeNae370
    @NaeNae370 Před 9 měsíci

    does it have an errect image?

  • @benjaminrickdonaldson
    @benjaminrickdonaldson Před 7 měsíci

    Can you see saturns rings with it?

  • @robertsonsid
    @robertsonsid Před rokem +1

    A Bird-Jones telescope isn't a great suggestion for astronomy. A Newtonian should have a parabolic mirror to obtain the best images.

  • @rajanmaurya2117
    @rajanmaurya2117 Před 8 měsíci

    ❤❤OSM❤

  • @Nummey
    @Nummey Před rokem

    No kidding, I just bought one as a gift for my 15 yr old. Budget won't let me go beyond the $300 Canadian just spent, but questioning if I should have gone for the 80LT in the same line at the same price? What are the differences between refractor and reflector I guess?

    • @WindyCityAstrophotography
      @WindyCityAstrophotography  Před rokem +1

      Reflector you can get bigger aperture (more light capture) for cheaper because mirrors are easier to make. Refractor you spend a lot more for the same aperture (or in this case less) but the image quality will be higher.

    • @Nummey
      @Nummey Před rokem

      @@WindyCityAstrophotography Thank you! We'll see how this goes. I can see selling and upgrading in the future, but I think the starsense phone integration should be a huge hit :)! (A telescope was her big ask for Christmas, so she has huge interest already which is great)

  • @utsavtamrakar4406
    @utsavtamrakar4406 Před rokem

    Hello I'm looking for your help..I have same telescope but the image is upside down can you please help me how to fixed this problems. Thank you

    • @ethanjensen1445
      @ethanjensen1445 Před rokem +1

      This is perfectly normal for an astronomical telescope. Some telescopes have correct image viewing.

    • @cryptocrypto8736
      @cryptocrypto8736 Před rokem

      You see planets upside down thats why you see it

  • @user-xl7mk8vn1p
    @user-xl7mk8vn1p Před 8 měsíci

    Same as the sky view apps

  • @jimpoop
    @jimpoop Před 7 měsíci +3

    The app is great, but this telescope is a hobby killer.. the 114lt is tge worst in the line. piss poor optics, terrible mount.. the 80mm is probably a bit better optically.. the only reason to buy the LTs is if you are going to remove the dock and put it on a more capable scope.
    Celestron has expanded the line considerably.. with a tabletop dob from 114mm to 150mm, to full-sized dobs up to 12"...
    Absolutely skip the LTs and go for the better models. The 4" achromats are frequently found used on places like B&H, Highpoint, etc where it's only maybe 50$ more...
    If the LTs are your first scope, and it's all you can afford, save more money.. or skip the star senses all together and get a skywatcher Heritage 130 or 150, a capable, excellent scope. for the same price point of the LTs

  • @shainehagee6937
    @shainehagee6937 Před rokem

    Keep making videos, love your energy! The secret to ranking > P R O M O S M!!

  • @CADArmy
    @CADArmy Před 8 měsíci

    May i ask what phone you were using?