2017 Total Solar Eclipse - Time Lapse - Casper, WYCelestron2024-10-23 | 2017 Total Solar Eclipse - Time Lapse - Casper, WYMarch 13, 2023Celestron2023-03-13 | ...How to View Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)Celestron2023-01-12 | Shop for the perfect telescope or binoculars to view Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF): celestron.com/collections/explore-comets
In this video, Celestron's Astronomy Product Manager, Lance Lucero, teaches you how to view Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF). You'll learn when and where to look in the night sky to find the comet, which equipment is best for comet hunting, observing tips and tricks, and our best advice to capture your own image of the comet. Don't miss Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)—it only comes around once every 50,000 years!
Read more about Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) on our blog: celestron.com/blogs/news/comet-c2022e3-ztfAbout CelestronCelestron2022-12-22 | Known for our quality optics, we’re constantly looking for innovative ways to enhance your view. Celestron has been the leading telescope manufacturer for over 50 years, but what else do you know about us? We're excited to give you a closer look at Celestron the brand through our all new brand video featuring member's of the team and a sneak peak into some of our work and events. Get to know the Celestron team better through this interactive experience then comment below and share your Celestron story.Celestron NexStar 130SLT Computerized Telescope Product OverviewCelestron2022-12-14 | John Read provides an overview of the Celestron NexStar 130SLT computerized telescope. The Celestron NexStar Star Location Telescope (SLT) has been a customer favorite for years thanks to its unique combination of high-quality optics, a user-friendly computerized interface, and a sturdy single fork arm mount. The entire telescope kit is a simple, no-tool assembly and fast SkyAlign alignment to observe in minutes. The NexStar 130SLT will reveal details of the lunar surface, Venus and its phases, the polar caps on Mars, Jupiter and its four moons, and Saturn with its rings plainly visible. This makes NexStar 130SLT your perfect companion for impromptu observing sessions and all-night stargazing marathons alike.Tabletop Tripod Product TourCelestron2022-12-08 | Eliminate the need for your full-height tripod and enjoy grab-and-go convenience when you add the Tabletop Tripod to your NexStar Evolution or NexStar SE telescope. This compact and sturdy accessory is half the size and weight of a standard tripod, making it perfect for travel. The low-profile legs and wide footprint offer added stability, while the convenient tabletop design makes it easier for some observers (especially children) to access the eyepiece.Mars Occultation of the Moon on December 7th, 2022 with a NexStar 6SECelestron2022-12-08 | Celestron employee Kevin K captured Mars Occultation of the Moon on December 7th, 2022 with a NexStar 6SE Computerized Telescope in Southern California.Smart DewHeater Controllers In-depth OverviewCelestron2022-11-21 | Work smarter, not harder, when it comes to combating dew. The Smart DewHeater Controllers prolong your battery life by optimizing power usage for up to four dew heaters. The controller gathers and analyzes information in real-time to warm your optics just enough to prevent dew. Celestron provides two controllers based on your observing needs: Smart DewHeater Controller 2X and Smart DewHeater and Power Controller 4XWhy the StarSense Explorer Dobsonian is the best telescope for beginners - featuring David FarinaCelestron2022-11-09 | Dave Farina highlights the distinct benefits of the StarSense Explorer Dobsonian as a great beginner telescope along with some exclusive tips and tricks while observing. The StarSense Explorer telescope line is the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. The Dobsonian telescope’s large-aperture Celestron StarSense Explorer is ideal for serious beginners, thanks to the app's user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. The large aperture will ensure that you won’t outgrow the telescope as you continue on in your astronomical adventures. Celestron.com/SSETelescopesHeres what people are saying about Celestrons StarSense Explorer TelescopesCelestron2022-09-29 | Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. StarSense Explorer has been well received by telescope users of all experience levels. Here are just a few reviews from StarSense Explorer users.Celestron Ultima Porro BinocularsCelestron2022-09-09 | See it and take it all in, wherever you are. The Ultima Porro binocular has a wide field of view. It’s the perfect choice for watching deer move through a meadow or a home run ball fly into the bleachers without moving your binoculars. Ultima binoculars are great for almost any activity, including sporting events, sightseeing, birding and wildlife observation, hiking, and more!Celestron Hummingbird Micro Spotting ScopeCelestron2022-09-09 | Celestron’s Hummingbird micro ED spotting scope is at home in the backyard as it is on long trips when packing light is essential. Weighing in at just over a pound and with a magnification range spanning those of both field binoculars and traditional spotting scopes, making it easy to use either hand-held, or on a monopod or tripod, the Hummingbird packs enormous power and rugged dependability for a wide range of uses. Waterproof and nitrogen purged with durable armoring and premium quality ED glass – from your coat pocket to the tripod, Hummingbird is always ready.Celestron Nature DX ED binocularsCelestron2022-09-09 | Celestron Nature DX ED binoculars are the perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure. The views through Nature DX ED rival those of more expensive binoculars at a price to fit your budget. This versatile, all-around binocular is an excellent choice for the trail, the stadium, the arena, or just about anywhere you want a close-up view of the action without sacrificing brightness or detail. It’s an especially great companion for nature observation and bird watching, with phase-coated BaK-4 prisms. ED Glass, and a close focus.Celestron Elements - Charge your Phone, Light Your Way, Stay WarmCelestron2022-09-09 | Celestron Elements Outdoor Electronics is a multi-use outdoor tool that comes in a variety styles and uses. The ThermoTank can keep your hands warm with 4 hours of continuous heat. The ThermoCharge can keep your hands warm and charge your electrical devices. And ThermoTorch is a must-have 3-in-1 tool: a 3-mode flashlight, long-lasting hand warmer that provides up to 4 hours of continuous heat and a portable power bank to charge your personal electronics. Celestron Elements is rechargeable and is the perfect tool for your everyday activities.Intro to Celestron PowerTank LineCelestron2022-08-23 | Celestron’s PowerTank is a must-have portable accessory ideal for amateur astronomers and their computerized telescopes. Whether in your backyard or dark sky, the PowerTank can provide consistent, stable power for your telescope and accessories for long periods of visual observing or imaging. The PowerTank line comes with a variety of wattages, ports, and lights to fit your observing needs. Explore the Solar System with your telescope anywhere with Celestron’s PowerTank.Nature DX Binocular Product TourCelestron2022-07-20 | Celestron’s award-winning Nature DX binoculars are the perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure. The views through Nature DX rival those of more expensive binoculars at a price to fit your budget. This versatile, all-around binocular is an excellent choice for the trail, the stadium, the arena, or just about anywhere you want a close-up view of the action without sacrificing brightness or detail. It’s an especially great companion for nature observation and bird watching, with phase-coated BaK-4 prisms and a close focus.Explore the Universe with Celestron StarSense Explorer Dobsonian TelescopesCelestron2022-05-17 | Dock, Launch, Explore — Celestron has reinvented the manual Dobsonian telescope with StarSense Explorer Dobsonian — the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. This large-aperture Celestron StarSense Explorer is ideal for serious beginners, thanks to the app's user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It's like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. The large aperture will ensure that you won’t outgrow the telescope as you continue on in your astronomical adventures. Celestron.com/SSETelescopesIntroducing the Celestron StarSense Explorer DobsonianCelestron2022-05-16 | Dock, Launch, Explore — Celestron has reinvented the manual Dobsonian telescope with StarSense Explorer Dobsonian — the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. This large-aperture Celestron StarSense Explorer is ideal for serious beginners, thanks to the app's user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It's like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky. The large aperture will ensure that you won’t outgrow the telescope as you continue on in your astronomical adventures. Celestron.com/SSETelescopesHow to Observe the April 2022 Planetary ConjunctionsCelestron2022-03-31 | Get ready for two spectacular April 2022 planetary conjunctions at the beginning and the end of the month involving Mars and Saturn (April 4-5th) and Jupiter, Venus, the Moon (April 27th). A conjunction occurs when two or more celestial objects appear close together in the sky. For more information on these two conjunctions, click here: celestron.com/blogs/news/april-2022-planetary-conjunctionsIntroducing the Dew Prevention CollectionCelestron2022-03-25 | The Celestron Dew Prevention collection is a complete suite of dew prevention products that's sure to have the right solution for your Celestron telescope. These must-have accessories will improve your observing or imaging nights year-round. Choose from the Dew Heater ring, Aluminum Dew Shield, the Smart DewHeater Controller, or a combination of these. The Dew Heater Ring permanently mounts to your telescope to provide consistent heat to your corrector plate. The Aluminum Dew Shield prevents dew from forming on your corrector lens. Lastly, the Smart DewHeater Controller uses real-time data to provide just enough heat to prevent dew from forming, prolonging battery life. For more information on these products, click: celestron.com/collections/dew-preventionIntroducing the Celestron MicroDirect 1080p HD Handheld MicroscopeCelestron2022-03-15 | Celestron takes our handheld digital microscope line to the next level with the MicroDirect 1080p HDMI Handheld Digital Microscope. Perfect for teachers, students, entomologists, forensic scientists, microscopic explorers, and more. This microscope not only offers true 1080p, high definition viewing, but also still image and video recording.Introducing Celestron NexStar SE Computerized TelescopesCelestron2022-03-15 | Celestron’s signature orange-tube telescope combines advanced features and excellent optics in one easy-to-use system, the NexStar SE. It’s the perfect choice for your first serious telescope, offering striking views at an economical price. celestron.com/collections/nexstar-se-computerized-telescopesHow to install the Celestron Dew Heater RingCelestron2022-03-11 | Install your Celestron Dew Heater Ring in just a few minutes with this step-by-step video. Follow along with Celestron Innovation Specialist Eric K. as he walks you through the process. For additional information about Celestron Dew Heater Rings and other accessories, visit celestron.com/collections/dew-preventionCompare the Moon Through Different Eyepieces and the AstroMaster LT 70Celestron2022-02-24 | The AstroMaster 70 LT telescope comes equipped with two eyepieces (10mm and 20mm) to magnify your object. To help you understand the power of each eyepiece, we have provided an image of the Moon to compare what you see with the unaided eye, using a 20mm eyepiece, and using a 10mm eyepiece.
For more information on this telescope, click celestron.com/products/astromaster-lt-70az-telescopeHow Ambient Light Affects ViewingCelestron2022-02-19 | Celestron Sales Manager Greg Bragg explains light pollution and how it affects the views through your telescope in another #DearCelestron video. For further information on Light Pollution, click here: http://bit.ly/2MyIpAiPorro Prism vs Roof Prism Binoculars: Whats the Difference? Which One is Best for You?Celestron2021-11-11 | Celestron Product Manager John Riutta explains the differences between Porro and roof prisms binoculars. Learn how these two styles of prism work and how each one's design affects your view through the optics.How much detail can my telescope see? How far can I see through my telescope? (Part 2)Celestron2021-10-28 | "How much detail can I see?" It's a common question we get from customers. A telescope's aperture and resolution help you see smaller and fainter objects than you would with the naked eye. Product Manager Lance Lucero explains this concept in detail to help you calculate the "power" of your telescope.
For more information on aperture, click here: celestron.com/blogs/knowledgebase/benefits-of-a-bigger-apertureIntroducing Celestrons SkyPortal Telescope Control App for iPhone and AndroidCelestron2021-10-26 | Get the most out of your FREE Celestron SkyPortal App by Simulation Curriculum…included with every Celestron telescope! Simulation Curriculum Ambassador, Dave Farina, highlights the distinct benefits of the app along with some exclusive tips and tricks. You'll be navigating the night sky and controlling your telescope with SkyPortal before you know it!
SkyPortal app download link: celestron.com/pages/skyportal-mobile-appHow much can my telescope magnify? How far can I see through my telescope? (Part 1)Celestron2021-10-13 | "How powerful is my telescope?" It's a common question we get from customers. A telescope's magnification actually depends on two factors: the focal length of the telescope and the focal length of the eyepiece you are using. Product Manager Lance Lucero explains this concept in detail to help you calculate the "power" of your telescope.
For more information on magnification, click here: celestron.com/blogs/knowledgebase/what-is-magnification-power-as-it-pertains-to-telescopesCan I Wear Glasses with Binoculars? Examining Eyecups and Eye ReliefCelestron2021-09-07 | Absolutely you can! With the help of a binocular's eyecups, the user can adjust their viewing to create a distance that allows the full field of view to be comfortably observed. An eyecup comes either as a twist-up or fold-up eyecup depending on the model you have. Hear from the Product Manager of Sport Optics John Riutta for more information on using your binocular with glasses.Popular Science by Celestron StarSense Explorer 5 Schmidt Cassegrain Product TourCelestron2021-09-02 | Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real time. This special edition Popular Science by Celestron StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky.How to Take Images Through a Telescope with a Smartphone Adapter: Introducing Celestron NexYZ, NexGOCelestron2021-08-17 | Our universal smartphone adapters are a great first step into the world of astroimaging or digiscoping. Celestron's smartphone adapters provide you everything you need to capture sharp, detailed images and video. Add this adapter to a telescope, binocular, spotting scope, or microscope. Our smartphone calculator will let you know if your setup or eyepiece is compatible with these adapters.
Smartphone Calculator: celestron.com/pages/smartphone-adapter-compatibilityPopular Science by Celestron Labs CM400 Microscope Product TourCelestron2021-08-17 | Popular Science by Celestron Labs CM400 compound microscope offers all the essential features you need in a lab or classroom microscope. The 10x eyepiece and three objective lenses (4x, 10x and 40x) allow for magnifications of 40x, 100x, and 400x.Popular Science by Celestron StarSense Explorer 100AZ Product TourCelestron2021-07-30 | Celestron has reinvented the manual telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first telescope that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real-time. This special edition Popular Science by Celestron StarSense Explorer is ideal for beginners thanks to the app’s user-friendly interface and detailed tutorials. It’s like having your own personal tour guide of the night sky.Popular Science by Celestron Elements Product TourCelestron2021-07-30 | Popular Science by Celestron Elements is a must-have tool that everyone needs while walking your dog or on a week-long backpacking excursion. The special edition ThermoTorch is a 3-in-1 tool: a 3-mode flashlight, long-lasting hand warmer that provides up to 4 hours of continuous heat and a portable power bank to charge your personal electronics. The special edition ThermoCharge is a 2-in-1 tool: a long-lasting hand warmer and USB power bank for charging mobile devices on the go.Popular Science by Celestron Travel Scope Telescopes Product TourCelestron2021-07-30 | Get a new perspective on nature and the Universe with the ideal day-to-night telescope, the special edition Popular Science by Celestron Travel Scope™. This refractor telescope includes a full height tripod and lots of bonus accessories, including a smartphone adapter so you can capture images and video through the eyepiece. It all packs up into a high-quality custom backpack—ready to go wherever your adventures take you.
Whether you take it along on your next camping trip or enjoy an impromptu backyard stargazing session, setting up the telescope is a breeze. Even on your first time out, you can assemble the telescope and its accessories in just a few minutes. The adjustable tripod legs allow you to customize the telescope’s height or place it on a raised surface like a picnic table.
By night, the Travel Scope delivers great views of the planets, the Moon, star clusters and brighter deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy. During the day, the Travel Scope doubles as a spotting scope. Enjoy amazing views of birds, wildlife, boats on the water, migrating whales, and so much more.Popular Science by Celestron AstroMaster 80AZS Telescope Product TourCelestron2021-07-30 | The Popular Science by Celestron AstroMaster 80AZS is a short refractor telescope perfect for terrestrial and celestial viewing. The short focal length is ideal for viewing star clusters and nebulae, while the erect image diagonal makes the optical tube ideal for use as a spotting scope during the day.
Setting up the telescope is a breeze and will have you observing in no time. Even on your first time out, you can assemble the telescope and its accessories in just a few minutes. The adjustable tripod legs allow you to customize the telescope’s height or place it on raised surfaces like a picnic table. An included accessory tray will help you keep track of eyepieces and other small items while observing.
The entire telescope kit weighs just 10 pounds, so you can take it anywhere, hassle-free.Stereo Versus Compound Microscopes: The BasicsCelestron2021-07-14 | Microscopes Product Manager John Riutta explains the difference between stereo and compound microscopes. Each one of these microscopes has unique features that make it perfect for viewing certain types of specimens. Learn more and select the microscope that's right for you!Introducing Celestrons Soft Telescope BagsCelestron2021-07-14 | Not sure how the carry or store your Celestron telescope? Astronomy Product Manager Ron Peters to the rescue! In this video, he introduces you to our latest Celestron telescope and tripod bags. Learn about these products' unique features, materials, and construction. He even shows you where all the bonus pockets are located—perfect for stashing your accessories. For the full line of Celestron bags, click here: bit.ly/38iRuX9Telescope Red Dot Finderscopes - Everything You Need to KnowCelestron2021-06-10 | A telescope's finderscope is a key instrument that is attached to your telescope to assist in locating objects to observe quickly and easily. Listen to Celestron employee, Jason Mulek, as he explains the importance of a finderscope and recommendations he has on ones to use.Travel Scope 60 DX with Smartphone AdapterCelestron2021-06-04 | ...#DearCelestron - Why is the image in my telescope upside down and/or backwards?Celestron2021-04-23 | The orientation of the image produced by your scope depends on its optical design and its orientation. Though optics of many scopes create inverted images, an image may actually be right-side-up, sideways, or at an angle depending on how your tube is oriented, how your head is oriented and looking in the eyepiece, etc. Product Manager of Astronomy Lance Lucero breaks down each scope and what accessories may help.My Journey into Astronomy: How I Got StartedCelestron2021-03-12 | Product Manager of Sport Optics and Microscopes, John Riutta, takes about his journey into astronomy and how it all began. Tell us how you got started.Travel Scope 70 DX with Smartphone AdapterCelestron2021-03-03 | Get a new perspective on nature and the Universe with the ideal day-to-night telescope, Travel Scope™ 70 DX. This refractor telescope includes a full height tripod and lots of bonus accessories, include a smartphone adapter so you can capture images and video through the eyepiece. It all packs up into a high-quality custom backpack—ready to go wherever your adventures take you.
Link: celestron.com/products/travel-scope-70-dx-portable-telescopeAbsolutely Everything You Need to Know about Binoculars for Bird WatchingCelestron2021-01-27 | Celestron's John Riutta answers another #DearCelestron question of which binocular is right for you when bird watching. John breaks down binocular terminology and how it correlates to the viewing through your optics. Follow along on this comprehensive guide to binoculars and bird watching.
Birding in the UK or coastal locales? Stay til the end for John's special recommendations!Absolutely Everything You Need to Know about Astronomical Eyepieces & Visual ObservingCelestron2020-12-15 | Celestron's Greg Bragg answers another #DearCelestron question of which astronomical eyepiece is right for your telescope. Greg breaks down eyepiece terminology and how it works in conjunction with your telescope. Follow along on this comprehensive guide to astronomical eyepieces and visual observing.TOP 10 TIPS: How to Use Celestron Starry Night SoftwareCelestron2020-11-27 | Get the most out of your FREE Starry Night Software by Simulation Curriculum…included with every Celestron telescope! Simulation Curriculum Ambassador, Dave Farina, demonstrates a few tips and tricks that will help you launch your astronomy hobby to new heights. Soon you’ll understand what makes Starry Night the premier astronomy software on the market.
TIP #10: Moving Around - 1:38 TIP #9: Changing Date and Time - 2:13 TIP #8: Identifying Objects [HUD] - 2:56 TIP #7: Listen to Audio Tours - 3:20 TIP #6: Display Constellation Figures - 4:00 TIP #5: Finding Objects - 4:45 TIP #4: Zoom In/Out - 5:31 TIP #3: Go There - 5:52 TIP #2: SkyGuide - 6:26 TIP #1: Telescope Control - 7:25How to Observe the Great Conjunction of 2020Celestron2020-10-30 | Don't miss out on viewing the Jupiter and Saturn's Great Conjunction of 2020 which occurs on Winter Solstice (December 21st). Find out more about this Great Conjunction and viewing tips from Celestron's Lance Lucero, Product Manager for Astronomy.#DearCelestron Series - I cant see anything through my telescope. Help!Celestron2020-10-02 | Celestron's Greg Bragg is here to help you get your telescope setup and have you viewing as soon as possible. For additional help, check out our knowledgebase article which will step through Greg's points: bit.ly/2Gc7YW8Mars Opposition 2020 – Everything you need to knowCelestron2020-09-18 | Curious how to see Mars 2020's closest approach and opposition? Celestron employee Greg Bragg shares some advice on what to view and how to observe the red-planet when it is 38.6 million miles away from Earth. Also check out our Ultimate Guide to Observing Mars: bit.ly/34ZBjNnHow to Avoid Gear Backlash in Computerized TelescopesCelestron2020-09-03 | The most important thing to remember when balancing your EQ mount is to avoid gear backlash by not being perfectly balanced. Product Manager of Astronomy Lance Lucero explains why and how to reduce backlash in your equatorial telescope.