Celestron Origin Mark II Intelligent Home Observatory

Celestron Origin Mark II Intelligent Home Observatory

Celestron Origin Mark II – Intelligent Home Observatory Celestron Origin Mark II stands at the forefront of a new era in amateur astronomy, blending stargazing and astrophotography into a single, user-friendly experience. This intelligent, all-in-one home observatory takes the complexity out of traditional telescopes, transforming your backyard into a gateway to the cosmos. Packed with cutting-edge technology, Celestron Origin Mark II captures the beauty of celestial objects and brings them to life on your phone or tablet. Celestron engineers drew on their decades of expertise while designing every detail, from Origin’s patented optical technology to its intuitive companion app. The result is a revolutionary new system that builds on Celestron’s legacy and makes astronomy more accessible, exciting, and fun than ever before. 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. Delivery Content:6" RASA optical tube with integrated camera Origin single fork-arm mount with internal lithium battery Built-in computer with cooling fans and WiFi Autofocuser Dew prevention system with environmental sensor, dew heater ring, and dew shield Integrated filter drawer Full-height tripod Lens cap AC charger  Technical Specifications Celestron Origin App: Runs on compatible iOS or Google Play smartphones and tablets System Requirements: iOS 16 or higher, Android 12 or higher OpticsOptical Design Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt AstrographAperture 152mm (5.98")Focal Length 335mm (13.18")Focal Ratio f/2.2Optical Coatings StarBright XLT coatings throughoutCentral Obstruction Diameter 63mm (2.48") (41% of aperture diameter)Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye) 474xImage Resolution 1.48 arcsec/pixelDovetail CG-5 Dovetail BarFilter Drawer Integrated, accepts 1.25" or 2" astroimaging filters  Imaging SensorCMOS Image Sensor Sony IMX678-AAQR1, color, back-illuminatedSensor Size 8.9mm (0.35") diagonalPixel Size 2.0μm x 2.0μmNumber of Effective Pixels 8.3M (3856 x 2180)Field of View 1.32° x 0.75°  Integrated ElectronicsOnboard Computer Raspberry Pi 4 Model BMount Computerized GoTo altazimuth mountDew Prevention Fully automated heating element integrated into front lens, removable dew shield/lens shadeFocus Motor Autofocus or manual controlCooling Fans One (1) fan for optics, one (1) fan for electronics, both pull air through vents with wire meshLED Status Ring Indicates status "at-a-glance"  PortsUSB-A Two (2) on optical tube for accessing raw image files for external processing, one (1) on mount for mobile device charging onlyEthernet One (1) on optical tubeAuxiliary Ports Two (2) on optical tube, four (4) on mount  DimensionsOptical Tube 609.6mm x 177.8mm (24" x 7") diameterMount 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 Total System: 41.6 lb (18.87 kg)