Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ – App-Enabled 114mm Newtonian Telescope for Beginners

Smart Sky Tour with the StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ

Turn stargazing into an intuitive, smartphone-guided experience. The StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ pairs a capable 114mm Newtonian reflector with patented sky recognition technology that uses your phone to estimate the telescope’s pointing in real time. No heavy star-hopping charts—just open the app, dock your phone, and follow on-screen arrows to celestial targets.

• SMARTPHONE-POWERED SKY TOUR: No experience required—dock your phone, launch the StarSense Explorer app, and follow arrows to stars, planets, nebulae, and more.
• PATENTED STARSENSE TECHNOLOGY: The sky recognition system analyzes overhead star patterns to pinpoint your telescope’s position.

The app automatically tailors a viewing list to your time and location, so you can discover the night’s best bets—whether you’re under city lights or out in dark skies. Targets such as the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and deep-sky objects like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy become more accessible as you gain confidence.

• TONIGHT’S BEST TARGETS, INSTANTLY: The app curates top objects based on your time and location, guiding you to viewable planets, nebulae, and clusters.
• SIMPLY SETUP AND SMOOTH TRACKING: A manual altazimuth mount with altitude slow-mo allows on-the-fly adjustment; follow arrows until the bullseye turns green.

In the kit you’ll find a complete, beginner-friendly package: the 114mm reflector delivers bright, crisp views; two eyepieces (10mm and 25mm) offer versatile magnification; a red dot finder helps rough alignment; a full-height tripod provides stable viewing; and the StarSense smartphone dock keeps your device secure while you explore. The telescope is compatible with most modern smartphones, including Android 12 and newer and iOS 18 and newer (iPhone XR and newer).

Built with user needs in mind, this setup is designed to be approachable in a range of skies. While results can vary with sky conditions, the combination of a bright aperture and real-time guidance may help you observe lunar features, planetary disks, and luminous deep-sky objects as you build a personal observing routine.

Warranty and support are part of the package: Celestron backs this model with a 2-year US warranty and access to US-based experts, helping you maximize enjoyment from your sessions.