Making an easy-to-use smart telescope equally easy to take on the road, this Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory with Nebula Filter & Carry Bag Kit from B&H provides grab-and-go functionality for celestial viewing and photography. Along with the computerized optic, the kit includes a nebula filter for optimizing the appearance of some of the grandest objects in the night sky. The included carry bag is padded with foam and has a comfortable shoulder strap for convenient transport of your kit.
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—the same telescope used professionally worldwide to detect satellite-threatening space debris—on 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 2.4µ 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
Enjoy amazing views of nebulae even from light-polluted urban areas with this Nebula Filter for the Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory. Sized to drop into the Origin's integrated filter drawer, the H-alpha and H-beta OIII imaging filter transmits bright, colorful nebulae images that "pop" with detail against the black sky background. Use it for memorable images of the North America Nebula (NGC 7000), the Lagoon Nebula (M8), the Orion Nebula (M42), the Carina Nebula (NGC 3372), and dozens more. The filter transmits key wavelengths including 486nm, 496nm/501nm, and 656nm while blocking much of the rest of the visible spectrum. While it is ideal for nebulae, it is not recommended for broadband emission objects, such as galaxies and star clusters.
Protect the optical tube of your Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory with this Padded Carrying Bag. Made of 900D polyester, the bag is lined with 1.5" of expanded polyethylene foam and an inner lining of soft polyester PVC. A circular zipper at the top end and a full-length zipper along the side make it easy to load the optical tube. Two sewn-in handles and a clip-on padded, adjustable shoulder strap provide comfortable carry.
- A sleek grab-and-go case for Origin's 6" RASA telescope tube offers the ultimate protection and portability
- Custom-designed for Celestron Origin, this bag features an ultra-durable and water-resistant 900 denier outer shell, 1.5" thick EPE foam padding, and a super-soft inner lining
- Easy to load and unload: Multiple zippers provide instant access to the tube, making it fast and easy to set up or break down your Origin
- Two carrying options—use the sewn-in carry handles or the padded, adjustable shoulder strap
