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Q&A for Celestron Starsense Explorer DX 102mm Refractor Telescopes — 8 Questions & 6 Answers

Name Celestron Starsense Explorer DX 102mm Refractor Telescopes
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John, guest, from AZ, United States, asked on November 20, 2022

Can I use a 3x Barlow lens on this?

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Answered by Hunter, Gear Expert, from OH, United States, on February 24, 2023

Yes, the lens at the link below should work fine with the Celestron Starsense Explorer DX 102mm Refractor Telescopes.
https://www.opticsplanet.com/celestron-x-cel-lx-3x-barlow-telescope-lens.html

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Momster, guest, from TX, United States, asked on October 14, 2021

What is the aperture of this telescope?

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Answered by Ozzzy, member, from VA, United States, on November 03, 2021

The aperture is102mm.

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Ed, member, from WY, United States, asked on February 04, 2021

Would this be a good scope for beginner astronomers? I’m looking for something that is easy to use but won’t be “grown out of” to soon.

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Answered by Bethany Kopel, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on February 22, 2021

This is a great refractor telescope, and with the ability to connect your phone is a great feature! I believe you will be satisfied.

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Beverly, guest, from KY, United States, asked on January 26, 2021

Is there a detailed owner's manual available?

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Answered by Ethan C., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 02, 2021

You can find the manual here: https://celestron-site-support-files.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/support_files/StarSense_Explorer_App_QSG_5%20languages_2021.pdf

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Curt, guest, from OH, United States, asked on January 21, 2021

Do I need to purchase a tri pod separate. If so part#

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Answered by Ethan C., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on February 02, 2021

No, the tripod is included.

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tony, member, from FL, United States, asked on July 03, 2020

on explorer DX 102mm in using phone app to find galaxys & stars do you have to pay$$$ for the app.

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Answered by Bethany Kopel, Gear Expert, from UT, United States, on January 19, 2021

The app is a free download, and is necessary to utilize all of the features of the telescope.

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Dan, guest, from OK, United States, asked on December 02, 2021

does this model require a smart phone or a computer to operate or can it operate manually and the phone or computer just an option?

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James Mahan, member, from AZ, United States, asked on November 14, 2021

Want a quality case, Pelican. How deep and wide and long must I locate. Single all inclusive, Telescope and Tripod.

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