A how-to-guide explaining how to set up and use the Celestron StarSense Explorer app.

Read our how-to-guide to find out which telescope is best for stars, planets or galaxy views.

An in-depth review of the Celestron StarSense DX 130 AZ, including set-up, features, the StarSense app and performance.

A review of Celestron StarSense Explorer 8", 10" and 12" Dobsonian telescopes

I was looking for one under £500, was compact, so I could easily transport it, as light as possible, facility to attach a camera, had a good specification and of course it provided the facility for the computer to seek out the planets and alike. I did my research and eventually decided the Celestron Nexstar 4SE was the one, and it has proved after 12 months of use to be a very good decision.

Is this a must or not? For me, it is a must and the best piece of equipment I have invested in for my astronomy hobby. I would class myself as an advanced beginner who still has a lot to learn. I discovered the Celestron StarSense Auto Align, a Celestron accessory gadget that would help find what I wanted with the minimum set up, it was a dream come true.

​You will need patience, but if you have that and time, it’s a lot of telescope for not a lot of money. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the telescope body is actually metal, not plastic. Though still lightweight, it does feel fairly robust.

The Celestron Nexstar 6SE was a telescope I had put a lot of research into, and I took the plunge, I am not disappointed. 

My android device either won't connect or instantly loses Wi-Fi connection between my Celestron Astro Fi Telescope and android smartphone, I've tried everything!