[0.055 lb] The Celestron Origin telescope is a versatile and user-friendly option for both beginners and intermediate astronomers. Here are some key points to consider:

Design and Build

The telescope boasts a sleek and sturdy design, making it both aesthetically pleasing and durable. It is a bit heavy but the design ensures easy portability, which is great for stargazing on the go.

Optics and Performance

Equipped with high-quality optics, the Celestron Origin delivers clear and sharp images of celestial objects. The telescope's aperture and focal length are well-balanced, providing excellent magnification and light-gathering capabilities. This makes it suitable for viewing planets, stars, and even deep-sky objects.

Ease of Use

One of the standout features of the Celestron Origin is its ease of use. The intuitive setup process and user-friendly app controls make it accessible for beginners. Additionally, the telescope comes with a manual and access to online resources, which can help you get the most out of your stargazing experience.

Value for Money

Considering its features and performance, the Celestron Origin offers excellent value for money. It provides a high-quality stargazing experience without breaking the bank, making it a great investment for amateur astronomers. I feel the price is within range of similar telescopes from competitors.

Conclusion

Overall, the Celestron Origin telescope is a reliable and efficient tool for exploring the night sky. Its combination of quality optics, ease of use, and price point should make it a popular choice among astronomy enthusiasts who are willing to spend a bit more.

[24 mm / 0.94"] Just received my Origin from B&H and first light did not disappoint!

First, kudos to B&H for the stress free purchase. I have purchased many items from B&H and they have always been top notch with the entire purchasing process, thank you!

I’m not new to astrophotography and the rigs used to capture planets and DSOs but the ease of use and quality of images produced by the Origin are perfect for me!

Looking forward to using this scope to complete my DSO list!

[24 mm / 0.94"] I only had the opportunity to use the Celestron Origin one time because the weather hasn't been great since receiving the telescope. Had some difficulty focusing when powered on, but that was due to the moon being nearly full and lots of haze in the air. Once it connected it found the object, M13 immediately, and I started imaging. I was impressed how quickly more and more of the globular cluster appeared on my iPad. However, the stars were streaked just a bit. After doing some research, it was pointed out that the scope needs to be perfectly level. I did have it leveled before mounting the tube, but in Florida ground that is pretty much sand, may have caused the telescope to settle a bit and threw off the guiding. Also, I found out that you should not image within' 5 degrees of the Zenith, or the stars will streak a bit. I kept getting communication messages that my link was poor. I read that you can use the TP-Link AC600 USB Wi-Fi Adapter in the USB 2 port and that will solve the issue.

I also imaged the Ring Nebula and Andromeda. I fairly certain that I can work out the bugs the next time I have the opportunity to image again.

Celestron finally posted a full manual that users can download and that really explains a lot of the operation of the Origin and the software.

I'm going to say that I really like the telescope and recommend it to people who want to get out and image celestial objects with ease.

[24 mm / 0.94"] The Wife is extremely happy with the preformance of this filter.

[0.055 lb] Fits the scope perfectly and provides two ways to load and unload it from the bag for you convenience. Excellent light-weight padding is provided on both ends as well as the body of the bag.

[0.055 lb] Nice to see the eclipse and sun in general works great

[0.055 lb] It's been a while since I've burned hours/nights looking through a telescope (Meade LX200/ACF) and I always loved the idea of astro-photography, stacking images and the like. It was a grind, but a labor of love. I was skeptical of the Celestron Origin but decided to give it a try. From the first night out, I was pretty amazed at the images it produced, even in less-than-optimal sky conditions (hazy sky, bright moon, etc.) and I still managed to pull off some great captures. The RASA optics are fast, and I was surprised how quickly the images stacked and became more detailed event after just a minute or two.

The scope is easy to assemble, easy to configure, and it's light enough to lug just about anywhere. It was a bit of an adjustment using an all-digital scope controlled from a mobile phone. I felt not looking through an eyepiece would somehow lessen the experience. The truth is, you're still doing many of the usual things when working with a telescope; observing the scope position itself, tracking and making sure there are no obstructions, clouds, etc. In the end, not looking through the eyepiece didn't really feel all. that different.


All in all, having the ability to capture photos with little effort, it's really a great package/bundle of features for the price. I like the fact that it can be upgraded in the future and that you can go a little more hands-on (access raw image captures, etc.) if you don't like all the automation.

Attached are a few images with 10s exposures, total 2-3 minutes.

[24 mm / 0.94"] I've been into astronomy for decades but never was able to master the daunting task of deep sky photography. This Celestron Origin performed spectacularly right out of the box. I received the scope a week ago and have used it four times since, each time I was amazed at how well it captured the chosen targets. Exposure times were
Veil Nebula -36 minutes, Pinwheel Galaxy- 27 minutes, Lagoon Nebula- 15 minutes, Eagle Nebula 26 minutes, Trifid Nebula 10 minutes and Whirlpool Galaxy- 11 minutes

[24 mm / 0.94"] This is a very well-made carry case for the new Celestron Origin. Excellent design and well-padded. Great accessory for, in my case, transporting my scope to very remote locations within the Appalachian mountains. Very pleased with this purchase.

[0.055 lb] Used with moderate light pollution. Made a noticeable difference on the visibility of the Orion Nebula while darkening everything else.