{"product_id":"celestron-starsense-explorer-8-dobsonian","title":"Celestron StarSense Explorer 8\" Dobsonian Telescope","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore the Night Sky with Your Smartphone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestron StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian combines the light-gathering power of a large Newtonian reflector with Celestron’s patented smartphone sky-recognition technology. It is an excellent choice for serious beginners and experienced visual observers who want the simplicity of a manual Dobsonian without the frustration of finding objects unaided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace a compatible smartphone in the StarSense dock, align the phone with the telescope and choose an object in the StarSense Explorer app. On-screen arrows guide you as you move the telescope by hand. When the target indicator turns green, the object is ready to view through the eyepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e203mm (8-inch) parabolic primary mirror with Celestron XLT reflective coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented StarSense Explorer sky-recognition system powered by SkySafari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable manual Dobsonian base with large altitude bearings and adjustable tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth 2-inch Crayford focuser with 2-inch extension tube and 1.25-inch adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, StarPointer red-dot finder and collimation equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo motor, external power supply or conventional GoTo alignment is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/22470_StarSense_Explorer_8in_Dobsonian_07-1000x1000.webp?v=1787817574\" alt=\"Celestron StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian telescope with smartphone dock\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDock, Select and Follow the Arrows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarSense Explorer uses the phone’s camera to identify star patterns overhead and calculate where the telescope is pointing in real time. This optical sky-recognition method is more precise than relying on a phone’s motion sensors alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a short daytime alignment, the app creates a list of suitable objects currently visible from your location. Select a planet, star cluster, nebula, galaxy or double star, then follow the arrows while moving the telescope manually. The app also provides observing information and audio descriptions for many objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a manual telescope.\u003c\/strong\u003e The smartphone helps you find targets, but the telescope does not contain motors and does not track objects automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/22470_StarSense_Explorer_8in_Dobsonian_12-1000x1000.webp?v=1787817574\" alt=\"Smartphone mounted in the StarSense Explorer dock on the Celestron 8-inch Dobsonian\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLarge 8-Inch XLT-Coated Optics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 203mm parabolic primary mirror gathers substantially more light than a small beginner telescope, revealing brighter and more detailed views of the Moon and planets while opening access to a wide range of deep-sky objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder suitable conditions, you can observe Jupiter’s main cloud belts and Galilean moons, Saturn’s rings, lunar craters, bright star clusters and objects such as the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy. Darker skies bring fainter nebulae and galaxies within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelestron’s XLT reflective coatings use protective silicon dioxide and tantalum pentoxide overcoatings on the primary and secondary mirrors to improve light throughput and contrast. Both mirrors are made from low-expansion, Pyrex-equivalent optical glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/22470_StarSense_Explorer_8in_Dobsonian_20-1000x1000.webp?v=1787817573\" alt=\"Front view of the 203mm parabolic mirror in the Celestron StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmooth and Stable Dobsonian Base\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reinforced altazimuth base is designed for intuitive movement in altitude and azimuth. Large-diameter altitude bearings, Teflon azimuth bearings and side-panel braces provide a stable platform while allowing the telescope to move smoothly as you follow the app’s directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn adjustable altitude-tension system helps compensate for small balance changes when using different eyepieces or smartphones. The panning knob at the front of the tube gives you a comfortable, precise grip without placing your hands in the optical path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/22470_StarSense_Explorer_8in_Dobsonian_13-1000x1000.webp?v=1787817574\" alt=\"Stable Dobsonian base and altitude bearing on the Celestron StarSense Explorer 8-inch telescope\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2-Inch Crayford Focuser\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smooth 2-inch Crayford focuser enables accurate focusing without the image shift associated with some geared focusers. It includes a 2-inch extension tube and a 2-inch-to-1.25-inch adapter with an internal brass compression ring, allowing the telescope to accept a wide choice of compatible 1.25-inch and 2-inch eyepieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA focus-lock thumbscrew holds the selected position once a sharp view has been achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/22470_StarSense_Explorer_8in_Dobsonian_14-1000x1000.webp?v=1787817573\" alt=\"Two-inch Crayford focuser on the Celestron StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable for Gardens, Cities and Dark-Sky Trips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a light-polluted location, the telescope can show the Moon, bright planets, double stars and prominent objects such as the Pleiades and Orion Nebula. At a darker site, its 8-inch aperture can reveal hundreds of additional deep-sky targets, subject to observing conditions and the observer’s experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe optical tube and base separate for transport. Carry handles positioned near the balance points make each component easier to move, although the complete telescope weighs 19.68kg and should be handled with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/22470_StarSense_Explorer_8in_Dobsonian_23-1000x1000.webp?v=1787817573\" alt=\"Observer carrying the Celestron StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian optical tube\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSmartphone Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe StarSense Explorer app is currently specified for most modern smartphones running \u003cstrong\u003eAndroid 12 or later\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eiOS 18 or later\u003c\/strong\u003e, including iPhone XR and newer models. Compatibility can depend on the individual phone and camera arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering, we recommend checking your exact phone using Celestron’s official \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/starsenseexplorer.simcur.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStarSense Explorer compatibility checker\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e203mm f\/5.9 Newtonian reflector optical tube with dust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual altazimuth Dobsonian base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarSense Explorer smartphone dock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarSense Explorer app unlock code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25mm Plössl eyepiece providing 48× magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-inch Crayford focuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-inch extension tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-inch-to-1.25-inch eyepiece adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarPointer red-dot finderscope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyepiece rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollimation cap and supplied assembly\/collimation tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelestron Starry Night Basic Edition software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e A smartphone, additional eyepieces, power bank and optional filters are not stated as included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/22470_StarSense_Explorer_8in_Dobsonian_18-1000x1000.webp?v=1787817573\" alt=\"Included accessories supplied with the Celestron StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptical Tube\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5; width: 40%;\"\u003eOptical design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNewtonian reflector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eAperture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e203mm (8 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eFocal length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1200mm (47.24 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eFocal ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ef\/5.9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eOptical coatings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eXLT reflective coatings with silicon dioxide and tantalum pentoxide protective overcoatings on the primary and secondary mirrors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eMirror material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePyrex equivalent for primary and secondary mirrors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003ePrimary mirror thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e25mm (0.98 inches), approximately 1:8 thickness ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eSecondary mirror thickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8.5mm (0.33 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eSecondary mirror minor axis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e47mm (1.85 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eTube material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eFocuser\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2-inch Crayford focuser with 2-inch extension tube and 2-inch-to-1.25-inch adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eFinderscope\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStarPointer red-dot finderscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5; width: 40%;\"\u003eIncluded eyepiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e25mm Plössl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eMagnification with included eyepiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e48×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eHighest useful magnification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e480×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eLowest useful magnification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e29×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eLimiting stellar magnitude\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e14.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eLight-gathering power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e841× compared with the human eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eRayleigh resolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.68 arcseconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eDawes resolution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.57 arcseconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMount, Dimensions and Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5; width: 40%;\"\u003eMount type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eManual altazimuth Dobsonian base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eBase material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eParticle board with melamine surfaces and edge trim; CARB compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eOptical tube dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1117.6mm long × 241.3mm diameter (44 × 9.5 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eBase dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e685.8 × 482.6 × 482.6mm (27 × 19 × 19 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eOptical tube weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9.34kg (20.6lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eBase weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10.3kg (22.8lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eTotal telescope kit weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e19.68kg (43.4lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eSoftware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStarSense Explorer app and Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Videos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 900px; margin: 24px auto;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RgxbR7S-VHc?start=2\" title=\"Celestron StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian overview\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 900px; margin: 24px auto;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/chPinJ375AQ\" title=\"How to use the Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobsonian\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSolar Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff4e5; border-left: 4px solid #f28c00; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning: Never look at the Sun through this telescope unless a suitable certified aperture solar filter is securely fitted over the complete front aperture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever use an eyepiece-type solar filter and never use the telescope to project an image of the Sun. Unfiltered sunlight can cause immediate, permanent eye damage and may damage the telescope or its accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eNever leave the telescope unattended, especially when children are present. If the suitability or fit of a solar filter cannot be confirmed, do not point the telescope at or near the Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstruction Manuals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official Celestron documents cover the StarSense Explorer 8-inch Dobsonian, item 22470. The principal documents are supplied in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/celestron-site-support-files.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/support_files\/22470-22472%20SSE%20Dob%20Instruction%20Manual%205%20Languages%20v2.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #111; color: #fff; padding: 14px 22px; margin: 6px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: 600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView \/ Download Instruction Manual\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/celestron-site-support-files.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/support_files\/22470-22471%20SSE%20Dob%20QSG_5languages-FINAL.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #f28c00; color: #111; padding: 14px 22px; margin: 6px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: 600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView \/ Download Quick Setup Guide\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/celestron-site-support-files.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/support_files\/StarSense_Explorer_App_QSG_5%20languages_2021.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #17365d; color: #fff; padding: 14px 22px; margin: 6px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: 600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView \/ Download App Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Celestron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55641918374264,"sku":"22470-CGL","price":649.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/1650\/4241\/files\/22470_StarSense_Explorer_8in_Dobsonian_05-1000x1000.webp?v=1787817573","url":"https:\/\/www.darkclearskies.co.uk\/products\/celestron-starsense-explorer-8-dobsonian","provider":"Dark Clear Skies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}