Celestron Origin Mark II – Smart Home Observatory

Celestron Origin Mark II – Smart Home Observatory

The Celestron Origin Mark II combines stargazing and astrophotography into a single package. The Origin captures faint deep-sky objects, such as galaxies and nebulae, and transmits the images directly to your phone or tablet without the need to adjust a traditional telescope. Discover our other products too astronomical telescopes.

High-speed RASA optics and a Starvis 2 camera

The patented 6-inch Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt astrograph (RASA) collects light efficiently at an f/2.2 aperture ratio, meaning that a shorter exposure time is sufficient to produce bright and sharp images. The integrated 678C camera is based on Sony’s Starvis 2 colour CMOS technology, which offers improved resolution and sensitivity.

Ready to use in under two minutes

Set up the Origin, switch it on and connect it to the app. StarSense technology scans the sky, after which the device automatically focuses and aligns itself. During imaging, built-in AI algorithms stack and process the images in real time without any user intervention.

Application and sharing

The Celestron Origin Powered by SkySafari™ app for iOS and Android devices offers a planetarium-style interface for navigating the sky and managing the system. Multiple users can follow the live stream at the same time, and the view can be cast to a smart TV or recorded and shared straight away.

Main features

• In just a few seconds, it produces images that look better than the view through the eyepiece of a much larger telescope.
• The StarSense system handles focusing and alignment automatically.
• Real-time AI stacking instantly brings out the details and colours of galaxies and nebulae.
• Raw image files can be downloaded for more advanced manual processing.
• The built-in filter holder allows you to take photographs using filters.
• The anti-fogging system, featuring an environmental sensor, a heating ring and an anti-fog cover, keeps the optics dry.
• It is also suitable for night-time photography and daytime field observation.
• The single-arm fork stand is powered by an internal lithium battery.

Technical specifications

• Optinen rakenne: 6″ RASA (Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt -astrografi)
• Lens diameter: 152 mm
• Focal length: 335 mm
• Aperture ratio: f/2.2
• Optical coating: StarBright XLT
• Camera: 678C, Sony Starvis 2 colour CMOS
• Control: computer-controlled, Wi-Fi
• App: iOS and Android
• Maximum height: 1219 mm
• Weight: 18,870 g

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