Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ Telescope

Gracias por el equipo excelente

It was very easy to assemble and use. the app that it comes with works pretty well but I did have an issue with the cameras on my iphone 13 max not lining up with the phone mount so i have to use an old phone but it still works.

The other biggest problem ive found is the locks slipping when trying to line something up, ive found i need to line the star up below my FOV just for it to fall back down into place when I engage the lock. Im not sure how common this is with telescopes as this is my first one ive owned and have only ever used the ones at my school.

Overall im happy with the purchase but will likely need to look into a new solution for the mount and tripod part.

I know this isn’t an expensive telescope, but for crying out loud, at least spend a few more dollars for a decent tripod. This thing is pretty much worthless, and the eyepieces are plastic. Charge an extra $25 and give us a better tripod.

This wasn’t purchased to be a primary telescope, but kind of as one to bring outside easily for short viewing times. I’d bring out the bigger one when I’m going to spend some time outside.

I already have better eyepieces but that tripod won’t keep anything in the viewfinder. It’s like toothpicks. In order for me to make this a halfway usable telescope I’ll have to spend some dollars for a much better tripod, when all Celestron needed to do was put a little more effort into this one.

Sure everything in the box is pretty much junk, but the tube isn’t so bad. I’m not a pro but the simple things would make the experience so much better.

I think I’ll be relocating the Star Sense phone mount to my other telescope because it’s just to flimsy on this one. We’ll see how it goes.

I have to admit that the telescope is perfect for me. It’s light, easy to move, and easy to setup. The tripod moves smoothly. No looseness or bobbing that I can see or feel. On top of that the tripod is a very comfortable height. I haven’t used it yet due to weather. This is an excellent scope.

I had no experience with astronomy, but thought I would try this because the app seemed like it will really help the novice user. First the unlock code for the Starsense app that came with telescope wasn’t valid. It took a few days of back and forth emails with IT to get a valid code. The quality of telescope is okay, however calibrating the red dot in the finder scope was not easy at all, as the screws to adjust it are plastic and cheap and despite my best efforts it just would not align properly. The movement of the dot was not consistent due to the cheap threads on the elevation and lateral adjustments for the red dot. Also, you really need to tighten the thumb screws down super tight where the finder scope mounts to the telescope. On mine they kept coming loose and it would go out of calibration.

The last straw really was once I finally got a valid code for star sense app, torqued down the the finder scope, I was ready to view the night sky! Well the app never was able to find the telescope and kept giving me an error. I was really patient with this hole process, but I tried it several times and it just would not work. In the end I returned the whole thing. I’ll guess I’ll wait to develop a new hobby till I can afford a cope with its own software and motorized for finding objects.

The other thing here I learned is this scope isn’t very powerful and is best served only looking at planets and the moon. But I don’t know for sure because mine never worked.

Delivered yesterday which is 5days early than expected!!!! Yeheyyy thanks celestron! Gotta do a review once i start checking this telescope out! Cant do at this time since we have a very unhealthy air quality and smoky, ashes falling… update soon! Once we get clear sky and healthy air! 🙂🤞👍

I forgot i never get the time to update my review. Very disappointed with this scope. The app doesnt work and alignment is terrible. I agree with the reviews here it’s a waste of money. Glad i have my Gosky spotting scope and able to see jupiter with its moons (4) and saturn. But with this celestron, its a waste so don’t buy and safe your money fro something else. My celestron after atleast 4 tries of taking it out to check the night sky has been sitting here in the corner of the room ever since.