{"product_id":"celestron-origin-mark-ii-intelligent-home-observatory","title":"Celestron Origin Mark II - Intelligent Home Observatory","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStargazing and Astroimaging Redefined:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCelestron 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRevolutionary RASA Optical Technology:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOrigin’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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNext-Generation 678C Camera:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSony’s latest Starvis 2 color CMOS technology—offering improved resolution, enhanced sensitivity, and a serious leap in image quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAutomatic, AI-powered Astrophotography:\u003c\/b\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAutomated Setup with StarSense:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTo 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntuitive App Interface:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShare the View with Everyone:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMultiple 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvanced Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAs 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.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 19.6023px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ctable aria-label=\"Product Specifications\" role=\"table\" id=\"product-specs-list\" class=\"table-open\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eOptical Design:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eRowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eAperture:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e152mm (5.98\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eFocal Length:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e335mm (13.18\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eFocal Ratio:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003ef\/2.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eOptical Coatings:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eStarBright XLT coatings throughout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eCentral Obstruction Diameter:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e63mm (2.48\") (41% of aperture diameter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eLight Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e474x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eImage Resolution:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e1.48 arcsec\/pixel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eDovetail:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eCG-5 Dovetail Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eFilter Drawer:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eIntegrated, accepts 1.25\" or 2\" astroimaging filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImaging Sensor \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Product Specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eCMOS Image Sensor:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eSony IMX678-AAQR1, color, back-illuminated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eSensor Size:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e8.9mm (0.35\") diagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003ePixel Size:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e2.0μm x 2.0μm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eNumber of Effective Pixels:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e8.3M (3856 x 2180)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eField of View:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e1.32° x 0.75°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIntegrated Electronics \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Product Specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eOnboard Computer:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eRaspberry Pi 4 Model B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eMount:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eComputerized GoTo altazimuth mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eDew Prevention:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eFully automated heating element integrated into front lens, removable dew shield\/lens shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eFocus Motor:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eAutofocus or manual control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eCooling Fans:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eOne (1) fan for optics, one (1) fan for electronics, both pull air through vents with wire mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eLED Status Ring:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eIndicates status \"at-a-glance\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePorts \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Product Specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eUSB-A:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eTwo (2) on optical tube for accessing raw image files for external processing, one (1) on mount for mobile device charging only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eEthernet:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eOne (1) on optical tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eAuxiliary Ports:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eTwo (2) on optical tube, four (4) on mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Product Specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eIntegrated LiFePO4, 97.9 Wh, capable of 6+ hours of use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003ePower Input:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e12V DC adapter for charging internal battery or running on external AC power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUser Interface \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table-open\" id=\"product-specs-list\" role=\"table\" aria-label=\"Product Specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eCelestron Origin App:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eRuns on compatible\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/celestron-origin\/id1523697872\"\u003eiOS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.celestron.origin\"\u003eGoogle Play\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003esmartphones and tablets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth role=\"rowheader\" scope=\"row\"\u003eSystem Requirements:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003eiOS 16 or higher, Android 12 or higher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable aria-label=\"Product Specifications\" role=\"table\" id=\"product-specs-list\" class=\"table-open\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eOptical Tube:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e609.6mm x 177.8mm (24\" x 7\") diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eMount:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e457.2mm x 304.8mm x 254mm (18\" x 12\" x 10\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eTripod (Collapsed):\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e330.2mm x 304.8 x 812.8mm (13\" x 12\" x 32\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eAssembled System:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e609.6mm L x 660.4mm W x 1219.2mm H (24\" L x 26\" W x 48\" H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWeight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable aria-label=\"Product Specifications\" role=\"table\" id=\"product-specs-list\" class=\"table-open\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eOptical Tube:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e10.6 lb (4.8 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eMount:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e17 lb (7.7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eTripod:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e14 lb (6.35 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eTotal System:\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e41.6 lb (18.87 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable aria-label=\"Product Specifications\" role=\"table\" id=\"product-specs-list\" class=\"table-open\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody role=\"rowgroup\"\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eSolar Warning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"solar-warning-text\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr role=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" role=\"rowheader\"\u003eCalifornia Prop 65\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd role=\"cell\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"California Prop 65 Warning\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1935\/4371\/files\/warning.png?10476927669983959391\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" class=\"cali-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cali-warning-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCancer and Reproductive Harm -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Star Source Society","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53135192359219,"sku":null,"price":4299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/2218\/9619\/files\/RS23727_12100_Origin_Intelligent_Home_Observatory_01.jpg?v=1774031558","url":"https:\/\/starsourcesociety.com\/products\/celestron-origin-mark-ii-intelligent-home-observatory","provider":"Star Source Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}