One of the best videos for installing this. The Pamphlet is useless. So many other youtubers think you are a pro at installing telescopes thus excluding newbies out completely
@dchurch911
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! After a good deal of reading and watching videos I purchased this in a 5" SCT version. You did a great job of covering the Starsense Explorer. I am amazed how easy it is to setup and locate objects. The details and images in the app add a lot to the experience. I wanted a telescope that my wife would enjoy using at home and on our camping trips. Again, you did a fantastic job of demonstrating the simplicity, portability and capabilities of this telescope. *****
@AstroBlender
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Have fun on your camping trips.
@terrycooper4149
10 ай бұрын
I've got the 8" Dob version. Under Bortle 1-2 skies, Starsense struggles. Darker skies, it works very well. If you live in a bright urban area, it's not the fault of starsense. I love it.
@Jammin247
4 жыл бұрын
Just picked this up! Not here yet but i am excited! First scope XD
@AstroBlender
4 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@kboston78
2 жыл бұрын
super helpful. I'm embarrassed to say I left the dust cap on. Oops. Part of the value of this video is the simple rookie mistakes to avoid for first-time users.
@Tavnott
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your honest straightforward reviews! You have helped me make the perfect purchase for my sky curious nephew. Thanks again.
@AstroBlender
4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@cbchhaya
4 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are amazing - it's refreshing to see someone talk regular English without all the marketing speak. In terms of transporting, what parts would you detach? Just the tube as one and the rest of assembly as the other? And assuming the ride for the telescope is well cushioned, do I need to worry about collimation upon reaching the destination? Also, do you need to align prior to every observing session? Thanks!
@AstroBlender
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. For transporting it, if you don't have a case I would just wrap the OTA in a couple layers of blankets and put it in the trunk. I'd also take off the mirror assembly unit just so you don't accidentally break it. As you saw in the video it is easy to pop on and off. Then when you get to where you want to go you can be up and running in under 5 minutes. Collimation can definitely get jarred if you hit big bumps in the road. If I take a long trip I usually bring some tools and a collimating eyepiece just in case.
@RaysAstrophotography
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent in-depth review Slymin! Good beginner Telescope
@AstroBlender
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thanks Ray!
@utilautila3233
11 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼 your videos are fantastic
@MasonIsTheName52
Жыл бұрын
I went to set everything up. Pulled out the telescope. Low and behold, the dust cap is broken. Thanks whoever shipped it 🙂🖕🏽
@malluki17
10 ай бұрын
This guy looks cleaner than my grandma's kitchen
@gregorygrizzaffi2627
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent information and review. Thank you!
@seatoorounds7732
2 жыл бұрын
When I look in the eyepiece my image is upside down and yours is not. Why? And can I remedy this?
@Marisol-fl6mw
3 жыл бұрын
The orange piece where you install the arm, the button you press to release is set at the bottom. When I install the arm it faces down. Which means I can’t install the telescope because it will be in the wrong position. Is there a way to move the orange part so the release button faces up?
@StefanDembowski
4 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for this, I can't wait for the review after several uses.
@AstroBlender
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I hope you like it. The review will be up tomorrow.
@StefanDembowski
4 жыл бұрын
@@AstroBlender Honestly, I can't wait. Friends of mine are looking at this model as it's affordable. Me, I have my Evolution 8 with Starsense and the focus motor, so I'm good. 😁
@jongroubert4203
4 жыл бұрын
@@StefanDembowski This is a really good beginner's scope. I think it's actually more fun than the fully computerized 130SLT model at the same price, because the StarSense app lets you learn the sky.
@propaktom
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! excellent video!
@jefferyoakesjr4412
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir! Very helpful.
@denrajdenia
2 жыл бұрын
3:55 Any tips to remove the dock? You make it look so easy. Thanks!
@briancaldwell747
2 жыл бұрын
Great info!
@DENSUTUBE2008
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent set up video as usual !
@AstroBlender
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it!
@devonsmith5113
8 ай бұрын
How do you "turn the clamp assembly so that the locking screw is on top of the dovetail clamp?"
@ellemarr7234
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@damienspectre4231
5 ай бұрын
what did you say at 7:26? why will that small plastic you took off will prevent anything from working?
@alconway8515
3 жыл бұрын
Did not show how to align the smartphone in the mount which seems to be more tricky than aligning the finder scope.
@jonathanwalton999
8 ай бұрын
Do you have a video on how to collimate the mirrors? I ordered this for my 11 year old and I’m trying to learn as much as I possibly can
@thejam2863
Жыл бұрын
Good telescope but my lens wasn't attached in the back...Just flopping around inside the tube of the telescope 😡...took the back off, cleaned the lense, and reattached it. I hope everything lines up properly 7:56 7:56 7:56
@logonarug5662
Жыл бұрын
My saddle is upside down and the instructions said to turn in so thr thumb screw is up. How do I do that??
@JohnMark61355
2 жыл бұрын
How about collimation. The laser collimator I bought changes the collimation spot depending on how tight the collimator is installed. Should the collimator be just dropped in or tightened the same as an eyepiece. Also, my tripod legs have no threads so it just drops in, not screw in, so the tripod is more wobbly. They can be screwed in from the bottom, but no video shows that.
@AstroBlender
2 жыл бұрын
If you’re going to use a laser I’d use a Hotech SCA. These have a self-centering adaptor so you can ensure everything is on axis.
@Lun4r-
Жыл бұрын
Every time I look into the telescope it’s all blurry, I followed the instructions and did everything how it was meant to be done. That’s the whole reason why I watched the video in the first place to see if I was doing anything wrong. Why isn’t it working?
@JonathanFields8619
Жыл бұрын
I got almost the same telescope as you but I am missing something. I don’t have a focuser but I have the eye pieces. Any suggestions?
@vitokyoroadb6020
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@holgerwinkelmann6219
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Just have installed a DX. The azimut axis is very loose, have you any idea how to adjust this a bit stiffer? The elevation is ok.
@mangoldm
4 жыл бұрын
Would love if Celestron sold (or licensed) a version of the phone holder & app for use with other scopes like my Orion 8-inch Dobsonian.
@AstroBlender
4 жыл бұрын
Technically there is nothing stopping you from mounting a different OTA except the weight. For heavier OTA's Celestron would need to come up with a much beefier version of this mount.
@mikeries8549
4 жыл бұрын
There is a free app called Sky Map. I run that app and lay my phone up against the lens cap on the big end of my telescope to aim. Just load the app and right away you'll go "wow this will help".
@mangoldm
4 жыл бұрын
Mike Ries is this available for iOS? I only see something called Classic Sky Map.
@paulgeorge1912
5 ай бұрын
Spherical or parabolical mirror?
@kimlibera663
2 жыл бұрын
I can't do the rail b/c that little handle that appears to be in the north position-i can't get it there. Mine is facing south.
@joeliramirez4991
2 жыл бұрын
Help please!! I got this for my daughter and is not any red drop, I have take the little plastic off and switch the click bottom and is not any red point appears, so frustrated my daughter got it in Xmas and still not make it works
@vincentfeltman2585
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you! I assembled this and both focusing knobs seem to be bent a bit. Are they supposed to be that way?
@pklifter
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Simo! What eye piece do you recommend as an upgrade for this telescope?
@robertalsaker1126
4 жыл бұрын
What eye pieces would you recommend then? Also would you recommend a Barlow lense?
@gblan
4 жыл бұрын
Well if you bought a 2x Barlow and a 17mm eyepiece you'd have 26x, 43x, 52x, 65x, 86x and 130x covered.
@sfgarctic
3 жыл бұрын
The attachment of the tube to the mount seems very flimsy, held by just that one screw?
@dan232183
Жыл бұрын
My starsense holder is tightly locked in... I can not detach it
@davidjackson7675
2 жыл бұрын
Does it have just instructions for aligning the main mirror?
@abbreviateTome
Жыл бұрын
Excellent review. I was wondering are one of those round circles on the Dust/Cap cover removable? thanx.
@yourpapichulo8859
2 жыл бұрын
Could you please show us how to mount the nexyz 3-axis universal smartphone adapter to this exact telescope? I bought both yesterday but I can’t figure out how to attach the piece to the eye piece because the girth is too small.. I’m probably just stupid 😂🤣
@raptor2077
3 жыл бұрын
Can you show us how to collimate it?
@STho205
3 жыл бұрын
They seldom do on low priced Celestine scopes. It is a B-J type (I think, since most of the Celestrons are) instead of a simple Newtonian (like an Orion) so it is difficult to adjust. Be careful. Find a club or the astronomy prof at the closest university to help you, do it for you, before you try it alone.
@josephdecker2797
3 жыл бұрын
Does this scope require collimation out of the box? I have one coming soon and just want to be prepared! Thanks for the great reviews and guides!
@AstroBlender
3 жыл бұрын
It will probably be fine, unless it’s being chucked around!
@MarceloAguirreindigo
Жыл бұрын
Hi, i have the same telescope and i found the up and down fine control hard to move it, the horizontal is soft and feels good. What about yours? Regards
@martinmcbrown6437
4 жыл бұрын
Great vid, some questions from my end, since yesterday was my 1st night out: - Why do you have two holes on the dust cover, why can you remove them separately? - I see that under the eyepiece, I can fix the 'cover' with screws too.... what is that for?
@AstroBlender
4 жыл бұрын
1. That is to increase the focal ratio of your telescope if you wish. If you are viewing the moon and want to increase your focal ratio you can simply decrease your aperture. Using the cover with one of the holes open is a way to do that. 2. I'm not sure what you're referring to?
@NikeegeeAD5
3 жыл бұрын
The part where the holder locks into is upside down and looks broken in the middle 😑 is there anyway to to turn it around? I'm currently trying to get a hold of someone for a tripod replacement
@jade-vd8gr
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, i’m having the exact same problem where mine is upside down too! It must be the way they’ve constructed it incorrectly☹️ I’ve just sent them an email now and am waiting for a response. Have they responded to you? I’m gutted😫 x
@NikeegeeAD5
3 жыл бұрын
@@jade-vd8gr I had all my tools out to fix it then they called! Lol don't worry they apparently do it purposely for packaging reasons.
@NikeegeeAD5
3 жыл бұрын
@@jade-vd8gr I will tell you how to fix it shortly
@jade-vd8gr
3 жыл бұрын
Bianca Nicole Ah yes please let me know how to do it! I can’t wait to set it up!😄
@NikeegeeAD5
3 жыл бұрын
@@jade-vd8gr I made a video just play it at a faster speed 😄 i cut it at the end cause I started carrying on lol short and sweet is hard to do
@petershamun2703
4 жыл бұрын
I keep getting a "can't find telescope position!" Message on the app, any idea why?
@AstroBlender
4 жыл бұрын
There are 3 reasons that come to mind why this could occur: 1: Your phone isn't properly aligned with the mirror. 2: There is too much light pollution in your sky to plate solve. 3: Your telescope is moving while trying to plate solve. That's all I can really think of.
@44pakattack
4 жыл бұрын
Hey dude. When I look through my lense I see everything upside down. Is that normal?
@hiyou6501
4 жыл бұрын
sammy Tiger yes! You can fix this by purchasing an erecting eyepiece if you have have the reflecting telescope (Newtonian) or a star diagonal for a refracting telescope! I wish you clear skies!
@ProdigiousReturn
5 ай бұрын
One of my slow motion controls didn’t come with a setscrew. Any idea of the size so I can get a replacement?
@davidpabon2668
3 ай бұрын
It's in the plastic bag it came in same thing happened to me
@ProdigiousReturn
3 ай бұрын
Mine wasn’t. I was only sent one. Celestron sent me one though. They were helpful
@Gulfgal4ever
3 жыл бұрын
I recently was given the celestron starsense explorer dx 130az but its didn't come with the tripod. Im sure celestron sells a replacement tripod for this. I kind of looked around and the ones I found on celestron site were very high. What im wanting to know is if they make an off brand or cheaper tripod for this telescope. What type of tripod is exactly needed for the celestron starsense explorer dx 130 telescope? Thank you so much!! ANY INFO WOUND BE GREATLY APPRECIATED
@stephenhutchinson4627
3 жыл бұрын
Hi iam looking all over the internet for a good beginner telescope I was looking at the celestron areomaster 130 but like the look of this starsence but never seen anyone photograph the images I would love to see Jupiter and the rings of Saturn through this what image of them did you get.
@jesusgarcia-xj2mz
3 жыл бұрын
Hey, so I purchased the 130 mm and returned it because I just thought it was too pricey and honestly I wasn’t able to see anything but the moon. Mot even nebulas, galaxies, planets or other stars. I just bought the 114mm because I thought I would spend the extra $200 and put it towards better eyepieces. Any suggestions on which ones too buy and where to buy them. Thank you in advance.
@davidbrown1914
4 жыл бұрын
Were the included lenses threaded to accept filters?
@gsumbre
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! what are the differences with StarSense LT 127 AZ ???
@waynegarrett1614
2 жыл бұрын
can you use a lazer collimator in this?
@Gazmaz
4 жыл бұрын
I hear a lot about culmination of scopes, is the alignment of the red dot on this scope doing the same thing, yes I’m @ newbi to all of this 😀
@Fluffysweep
4 жыл бұрын
No , Collimating is when you realign the two mirror's withing the tube/scope itself , funny enough most pro's do use a red dot alignment tool , but it is all happening inside the scope tube.... I think what Slymin is doing here is aligning his red dot finder scope to the scopes visual field of view , in other words once they are aligned its easier to point the red dot at something you want to see and that object will automatically be in your scopes field of view when you look through it. trying to find objects using the scopes main lens is very hard and cumbersome because you don't have a great wide field of view to play around with.
@Gazmaz
4 жыл бұрын
paul harland Thanks had an inclining but thought it best to ask even at the risk of showing my lack of knowledge on it 😀
@JuanHV2000
2 жыл бұрын
4:33 Thats all? just tighten the tumbscrew ? i think its unstable
@lalmansingh6399
Жыл бұрын
how can I get a code to download
@giovannifiorrosso6053
Жыл бұрын
I cant move up and down my telescope
@pkcheng5556
4 жыл бұрын
Can it mount with a different scope? Let's say, can I mount a Celestron 5se scope on it? will the starsense works with it?
@mycarolinaskies
4 жыл бұрын
Sure. The App has to adjust I would think because it's offered on different diameter OTAs.
@AstroBlender
4 жыл бұрын
Theoretically it would work, but weight may become an issue.
@pkcheng5556
4 жыл бұрын
@@AstroBlender thank you for the reply. Will there be any possibility if u can test it with different tube in different aperture as a separate video? I believed alot of people would be interesting as well.
@jongroubert4203
4 жыл бұрын
@@pkcheng5556 So, the answer to your original question is yes and no, but probably no. The tripod probably would not support the weight or of the 5SE very well, and you might have trouble balancing it. Also, if you're spending $400 for the scope, this 5-inch scope won't really show you more than the 5-inch scope you already have. Or, if you're spending the $400 just to get the StarSense, you don't have to do that. You can get a separate StarSense unit that will attach to your 5SE for $325 instead.
@tonybardsley4549
4 жыл бұрын
I've had the scope for 2 weeks, but have failed to get it aligned despite numerous attempts during the day. The core issue is that the phone's camera (Samsung M30) imaging the docking mirror's reflection is constantly out of focus. I've tried the advanced camera settings on the Star Explorer app to no effect. I can only assume that the phone's camera cannot resolve any reflection as it senses that it is too close to the docking mirror. Accordingly, its failure to work at night is due to this inability to find any sharp points of light in the sky due to the focussing issue. I would be extremely grateful for any suggestions as how to solve this issue.
@honeybee4889
3 жыл бұрын
My clamp is upside down so when I get to step 7 idk how to rotate it upwards
@lynnangelson5544
3 жыл бұрын
I had the same problem. If you rotate the upper handle enough times, it will eventually move the clamp to the right position
@chazwoza
3 жыл бұрын
Great vid thanks. The image through my eyepiece is on a weird angle. How do I straighten it? Sorry to ask here but the product doesn’t seem to have a user guide, only an initial setup guide
@lynnangelson5544
3 жыл бұрын
I am having a similar problem. Images are upside down through the eyepiece.
@chazwoza
3 жыл бұрын
@@lynnangelson5544 I learned that this is how reflector telescopes work and is totally normal
@dennismichels7194
4 жыл бұрын
Can i mount the StarSense phone holder to a nonCelestron dobsonian assuming i have the shade tree mechanical ability ??
@jarisipilainen3875
4 жыл бұрын
yes why not even mount it on camera with tripod.can find what shooting xD
@SanyaKhalil
4 жыл бұрын
So I had a friend give me this but he lost the orange card. Does anyone have a code I could use, please I’m desperate
@srod2620
Жыл бұрын
This is going to sound crazy….. but I can’t see nothing and no the dust cover isn’t on hahaha. It’s just all black.
@deniseleblanc4388
4 жыл бұрын
What would one expect to pay for this telescope?
@mikeries8549
4 жыл бұрын
Around $300.
@user-tr4jg8yv2u
4 жыл бұрын
I bought the starsense explorer 130 DX and it costed around 499€ yes € i am from greece
@chrisman714368
4 жыл бұрын
399. Usa
@edfalider-fofficial-3661
4 жыл бұрын
are u captain America ?
@jarisipilainen3875
4 жыл бұрын
6:49 yes now celestron know what telescope phone and where you live. no spying involved xD
@mossroadster
2 жыл бұрын
Just a note you put the screws in the wrong direction they go underneath
@Astronurd
2 жыл бұрын
The way you were hanging all over the telescope the target would not still be centered
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