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Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 10

Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 10


Question about Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 10

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1 year ago

Hello, - Would the Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 10 be equivalent to the computerised Celestron NexStar 8SE? ( or which other dobson would it be) - With a dobson telescope, can we use a StarSense AutoAlign? Or which system would be equivalent? Thanks in advance

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1 year ago

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The Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 10 and the Celestron NexStar 8SE are both excellent telescopes, but they have different strengths and areas of application:

DAs Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobson 10:
Advantages: Larger aperture (10 inches) for more light gathering, ideal for deep sky objects. Easy to use with the StarSense Explorer app, which makes it easy to find celestial objects.
Disadvantages: No motorised tracking, which means you have to manually track the telescope.
Celestron NexStar 8SE:
Pros: Computerised GoTo function that allows automatic finding and tracking of celestial objects. More compact and easier to transport.
Disadvantages: Smaller aperture (8 inches) compared to the Dobsonian, which means less light collection.
Regarding the use of StarSense AutoAlign with a Dobsonian telescope: The Star Sense Auto Align system is mainly designed for Celestron's computerised telescopes and does not work with non-motorised Dobsonian telescopes. For individual advice, please contact us by e-mail via Galaxuassistant or contact the manufacturer directly.