Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory

The Origin Intelligent Home Observatory from Celestron delivers beautiful views and stunning photos of the cosmos from an easy-to-use platform. The Origin gives you the powerful resolution of a Rowe-Ackerman Schmidt Astrograph optical system¡ªthe same telescope used professionally worldwide to detect satellite-threatening space debris¡ªon a fully motorized and computerized GoTo mount. Simply open the Origin app on your phone or tablet, scan the sky, and select the object you wish to observe and photograph. The Origin will point to the star, cluster, or nebula and send rich, autofocused images to the screen of your device, tracking the object as it moves across the sky and refreshing with increasingly detailed exposures. Choose to hear the audio presentation for each object if you'd like more details. More advanced astro-imagers can download raw images via USB-A port for processing with third-party software, and a built-in holder accommodates 1.25 and 2" filters. The Origin sits on a full-height tripod with two-section legs.

6" Rowe-Ackerman Schmidt Astrograph optical tube, f/2.2, 335mm focal length

Fully automated alt-az mount based on NexStar Evolution with spring-loaded brass worm gears on each axis

Starbright XLT coatings for optimal light transmission

3096 x 2080 Sony Starvis CMOS sensor with 2.4 x 2.4¦Ì pixels for finely detailed resolution

Fully automated heating element integrated into front lens, removable dew shield/lens shade

Autofocus or manual control

Rechargeable 97.9Wh LiFePO4 battery

12 VDC adapter for charging internal battery or running on external AC power

One fan for optics and one fan for electronics; both pull air through vents with wire mesh

LED ring indicates status at-a-glance

Mount features integrated carry handles and manual clutches for easy setup and breakdown

Origin app for star navigation; choose an object from the phone screen and select Live View for telescope image

Most visible objects are highlighted, along with a Tonight's Best list of observation choices

Select audio presentation for celestial object info

Supports image live stacking for enhanced detail and color

Can be used for daytime terrestrial observation and photography

Full-height tripod with two-section aluminum legs

• Optical Tube Assembly
• Optical Design
• RASA
• Aperture
• 152 mm / 6"
• Focal Length
• 335 mm
• Focal Ratio
• f/2.2
• Optical Tube Dimensions
• 24 x 7" / 61 x 17.8 cm
• Mount
• Type
• Alt-Azimuth
• GoTo Capability
• Yes
• Tripod
• Type
• Adjustable, 2-Section
• General
• Battery
• Rechargeable (Built-In)
• Adapter
• 12 VDC
• Wireless
• Wi-Fi
• *Built-In
• Mobile App Compatible
• Yes, Required: Android & iOS
• App Name: Origin
• Functionality: Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, Setup, View Live Feed
• Assembled Dimensions
• 24.0 x 26.0 x 48.0" / 61.0 x 66.0 x 121.9 cm
• Weight
• 41.6 lb / 18.9 kg