Celestron Origin Mark II Intelligent Home Observatory (12100)

Stargazing and Astroimaging Redefined: Celestron Origin is an intelligent, all-in-one home observatory that captures stunning views of faint, deep-sky celestial objects and delivers them to your phone or tablet. The images you capture in seconds look better than what you’d see in the eyepiece of a much larger telescope under much darker skies.

• Revolutionary RASA Optical Technology: Origin’s patented 6” Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) optical design places it in a class by itself. With its large aperture and fast f/2.2 focal ratio, you get unparalleled image brightness and clarity with less exposure time.
• Next-Generation 678C Camera: Sony’s latest Starvis 2 color CMOS technology—offering improved resolution, enhanced sensitivity, and a serious leap in image quality.
• Automatic, AI-powered Astrophotography:As Origin captures data, built-in AI algorithms autonomously stack and process every frame in real-time. Galaxies and nebulae instantly come to life—sharp, detailed, and in brilliant color—all with no user intervention.
• Automated Setup with StarSense: To get started, place Origin outside, turn it on, and connect to the app. Using Celestron’s patented StarSense technology, Origin scans the sky and autonomously focuses and aligns itself. You’re ready to select a target and start imaging in less than two minutes.
• Intuitive App Interface: The user-friendly Celestron Origin Powered by SkySafari™ app for iOS and Android, developed in partnership with Simulation Curriculum offers a simple yet powerful planetarium interface, making it easy to navigate the sky and control the system.
• Share the View with Everyone: Multiple users can use the Origin app to view the telescope’s live feed simultaneously. You can also cast the view to your smart TV or save and share it instantly.
• Advanced Features: As you grow in the hobby, download the raw image files you capture for more advanced manual processing. You can also experiment with filters and use Origin for night-vision or land-based observing during the day.

Specifications

Optics Info:
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" astroimaging filters
Imaging Sensor Info:
CMOS Image Sensor:	Sony IMX678-AAQR1, color, back-illuminated
Sensor Size:	8.9mm (0.35") diagonal
Pixel Size:	2.0μm x 2.0μm
Number of Effective Pixels:	8.3M (3856 x 2180)
Field of View:	1.32° x 0.75°
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 Google Play 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 (18" 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)
Additional Information
Solar Warning	Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result. Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it. Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.
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