Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory
Celestron Origin leads a new era in amateur astronomy, seamlessly blending stargazing and astrophotography for an intuitive cosmic experience. This all-in-one home observatory simplifies traditional telescopes, turning your backyard into a cosmic gateway. With cutting-edge technology, Celestron Origin captures celestial beauty, vividly displayed on your phone or tablet.
At its core is the revolutionary Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) optical technology, featuring an ultra-fast f/2.2 system for a wide field of view and sharp edge-to-edge images. RASA's speed, aperture, and performance surpass other designs, delivering unparalleled image detail in short exposure times. The Sony IMX178 CMOS sensor enhances sensitivity and fast readout, ensuring high-resolution images.
Celestron Origin introduces built-in AI algorithms for automatic real-time stacking and processing of frames, making astrophotography accessible to enthusiasts of all levels. StarSense technology streamlines setup, aligning the telescope autonomously within two minutes. The Origin app, developed with Simulation Curriculum, the developer of SkySafari offers a user-friendly planetarium interface for effortless navigation.
The telescope encourages a shared cosmic experience, allowing multiple connections for simultaneous streaming on different devices. Capture memories beyond your backyard by casting the live feed to a smart TV or instantly sharing astro images. For advanced users, Origin supports additional features such as a filter drawer, scheduled observations, and future upgrades like compatibility with StarSense Autoguider and HD Pro Wedge.
Portable and self-contained, Celestron Origin doesn't require external Wi-Fi, making it suitable for remote dark skies. With its complete package, including a 6” RASA optical tube, single fork-arm mount, computer, autofocus, dew prevention, and more, you're equipped to explore the cosmos instantly.
Invest in Origin for a long-term astronomy journey, with ongoing upgrades and enhancements planned by Celestron's dedicated engineering team. Future features include compatibility with the StarSense Autoguider, HD Pro Wedge, and support for precise polar alignment, extending your astroi maging possibilities. Keep exploring with Celestron Origin – where stargazing meets the future.
Specifications:
| Optics Info: | |
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| Optical Design: | Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph |
| Aperture: | 152mm (5.98") |
| Focal Length: | 335mm (13.18") |
| Focal Ratio: | f/2.2 |
| Optical Coatings: | StarBright XLT coatings throughout |
| Central Obstruction Diameter: | 63mm (2.48") (41% of aperture diameter) |
| Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye): | 474x |
| Image Resolution: | 1.48 arcsec/pixel |
| Dovetail: | CG-5 Dovetail Bar |
| Filter Drawer: | Integrated, accepts 1.25" or 2" astro imaging filters |
| IMAGING SENSOR INFO: | |
| CMOS Image Sensor: | Sony IMX178LQJ, color, back-illuminated |
| Sensor Size: | 8.92mm (0.35") diagonal |
| Pixel Size: | 2.4μm x 2.4μm |
| Number of Effective Pixels: | 6.44M (3096 x 2080) |
| Field of View: | 1.27° x 0.85° |
| INTEGRATED ELECTRONICS INFO: | |
| Onboard Computer: | Raspberry Pi 4 Model B |
| Mount: | Computerized GoTo altazimuth mount |
| Dew Prevention: | Fully automated heating element integrated into front lens, removable dew shield/lens shade. |
| Focus Motor: | Autofocus or manual control |
| Cooling Fans: | One (1) fan for optics, one (1) fan for electronics, both pull air through vents with wire mesh |
| LED Status Ring: | Indicates status "at-a-glance" |
| PORTS INFO: | |
| USB-A: | Two (2) on optical tube for accessing raw image files for external processing, one (1) on mount for mobile device charging only |
| Ethernet: | One (1) on optical tube |
| Auxiliary Ports: | Two (2) on optical tube, four (4) on mount |
| POWER INFO: | |
| Battery: | Integrated LiFePO4, 97.9 Wh, capable of 6+ hours of use |
| Power Input: | 12V DC adapter for charging internal battery or running on external AC power |
| USER INTERFACE INFO: | |
| Celestron Origin App: | Runs on compatible iOS or Android smartphones and tablets |
| System Requirements: | iOS 16 or higher, Android 12 or higher |
| DIMENSIONS: | |
| Optical Tube: | 609.6mm x 177.8mm (24" x 7") diameter |
| Mount: | 457.2mm x 304.8mm x 254mm (12" x 12" x 10") |
| Tripod (Collapsed): | 330.2mm x 304.8 x 812.8mm (13" x 12" x 32") |
| Assembled System: | 609.6mm L x 660.4mm W x 1219.2mm H (24" L x 26" W x 48" H) |
| WEIGHT: | |
| Optical Tube: | 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) |
| Mount: | 17 lb (7.7 kg) |
| Tripod: | 14 lb (6.35 kg) |
| Total System: | 41.6 lb (18.87 kg) |
| Optical Design | Rowe Ackermann Schmidt Cassegrain (RASA) |
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