Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory
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- Fully automated smart telescope
- RASA 6" f/2.2 ultra-fast optics
- 6-megapixel color camera
- Computerized GoTo alt-azimuth mount
- Wireless control via the Celestron Origin App
- Ready to share images
- Built-in lithium battery (6+ hours of runtime)
- Integrated filter draw
- No astronomy experience needed
The Celestron Origin Smart Telescope: Astrophotography Made Simple
Celestron Origin combines astrophotography and visual observing in one sleek, easy-to-use package. It features fast f/2.2 RASA optics (Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph) and a built-in 6.4MP Sony color camera, so you can capture stunning deep-sky images without needing separate gear or any prior experience.
There are no cables, no star charts, and no complicated setup. Just turn it on, launch the app, and you’re ready to explore the night sky from your phone or tablet.
Designed for Beginners, Built to Grow With You
Origin is ideal for first-time users, but it won’t hold you back as your skills improve. As you gain confidence, you can:
- Export and edit raw FITS files for advanced post-processing.
- Schedule targets for all-night deep-sky imaging.
- Use optional filters to enhance contrast or isolate specific emission lines.
More Than a Nighttime Telescope
Unlike many telescopes, Origin isn’t just for stargazing. During the day, you can capture scenic landscapes, distant wildlife, or even record videos in low light. Whether you’re at a dark-sky site or your backyard, it’s your all-in-one companion for day and night imaging.
Celestron Origin Product Tour
In this video, Eric from Celestron covers the key features and setup of the Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory smart telescope:
Celestron Origin Highlights
Integrated Focus Buttons
Celestron Origin features a Sony IMX178LQJ color CMOS sensor, specially designed for low-light astrophotography. This back-illuminated, 6.4MP chip delivers sharp, low-noise images with fine 2.4-micron pixels and fast readout speeds that preserve detail.
With an 8.92mm diagonal, the sensor pairs perfectly with Origin’s f/2.2 RASA optics, offering a wide 1.27° x 0.85° field of view (FOV), ideal for imaging large deep-sky objects like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.
RASA Optics for Fast Deep-Sky Imaging
At the core of the Origin astrophotography telescope is a 6" Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) with a fast f/2.2 focal ratio and 335mm focal length. The sensor sits at the front of the tube, capturing more light quickly to deliver sharp, wide-field images with shorter exposures. StarBright XLT coatings boost light transmission across the spectrum, giving you brighter, higher-contrast views even during brief sessions.
Powered by Raspberry Pi
Origin’s built-in Raspberry Pi 4 computer handles everything, from slewing (moving the telescope) and alignment to focusing and capturing images. You control it all through the Celestron Origin App, which connects wirelessly to the telescope. The app includes an easy-to-use planetarium view and suggests the best targets based on your location and the time. Just use any phone or tablet running iOS 16 or Android 12 or higher.
Automated Mount with StarSense Technology
The Origin is a GoTo alt-azimuth mount that uses Celestron’s StarSense sky recognition technology to automatically align itself with the night sky. No polar alignment or star charts needed, just power it on, and Origin scans the sky, matches stars to its internal database, and is ready in minutes. Once aligned, it slews to your chosen target and tracks it precisely, keeping objects centered throughout your session. This makes deep-sky imaging easier and less time-consuming.
Share the Sky and See It Evolve in Real Time
Origin creates its own Wi-Fi hotspot, so your phone or tablet connects directly, no router or home network needed. Multiple devices can join at once, letting you share the night sky with friends and family. While you watch, Origin captures 10-second exposures and uses onboard AI to stack and enhance each frame in real time. This means you see deep-sky objects sharpen and brighten live on your screen. You can also stream the view to a smart TV or save and share your astro images right from the app.
Integrated Filter Drawer
Origin features a built-in filter drawer that accepts both 1.25" and 2" astro-imaging filters. You can use multiband filters to isolate specific wavelengths of light emitted by deep sky objects such as hydrogen-alpha (H-alpha) and oxygen-III (OIII). These filters block common light pollution, boosting contrast and revealing faint details.
There are also light pollution filters, which reduce overall skyglow while allowing are larger range of light to pass through. This helps create richer, more natural-looking images.
Or, if you’re under dark skies, you can choose to shoot without any filter to capture the brightest, most colorful views.
Intelligent Dew Control & Environmental Sensors
A fully automated dew heater is integrated into the front lens. It works with an onboard sensor to adjust heat output and keep your optics clear. A removable dew shield is also included that helps block stray light and improve image quality.
Electronic Autofocus with Manual Option
Origin focuses automatically before every session, but manual focus adjustments are also available through the app. The built-in motor keeps your stars sharp all night, compensating for temperature or target changes.
Dual Cooling Fans for Performance Stability
Origin uses two internal fans, one cools the optics, the other cools the electronics. Both pull air through mesh vents to keep dust out and airflow steady. Cooling matters because heat inside the telescope can cause thermal expansion, which slightly changes the shape of lenses or mirrors and blurs images. Heat also increases sensor noise, which looks like graininess in your photos. By controlling temperature, the fans help keep your images sharp and clean, even during long observing sessions.
Compact design built for on-the-go stargazing
Origin was built for travel. The optical tube, mount, and tripod pack down easily without tools, and each component weighs under 16 pounds (7.3kg). It runs on a built-in rechargeable battery and creates its own Wi-Fi network, so there’s no need for external power, cables, or a router. It’s a fully self-contained system you can set up quickly at home, a star party, an observing night, or a remote dark sky site.
Specifications
- Optical Design: Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA)
- Aperture: 152 mm (6") Focal Length: 335 mm
- Focal Ratio: f/2.2
- Optical Coatings: StarBright XLT
- Imaging Sensor: Sony IMX178LQJ color CMOS, Back-illuminated
- Pixel Size: 2.4 µm x 2.4 µm
- Sensor Size: 8.92 mm diagonal
- Resolution: 3096 x 2080 (6.44 MP)
- Field of View: 1.27° x 0.85°
- Filter Drawer: Integrated, Supports 1.25" and 2" filters
- Onboard Computer: Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
- Mount Type: Computerized GoTo Alt-Azimuth
- Autofocus: Electronic (manual override via app)
- Dew Prevention: Integrated Heater with Sensor + Dew Shield
- Cooling Fans: 2 (optics and electronics)
- Battery: 97.9 Wh LiFePO4 (6+ Hrs Runtime)
- Power Input: 12V DC Adapter (included)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, USB-A (x3), Ethernet, Aux ports (x6)
- App Requirements: iOS 16+ or Android 12+
- Weight (Total System): 41.6 lb (18.9kg)
- Dimensions (Assembled): 24" L x 26" W x 48" H (61 cm x 66 cm x 122 cm)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Origin suitable for total beginners?
Yes. It’s built from the ground up to be beginner-friendly. The app handles all alignment, focusing, and image capture automatically.
Can I use filters with Origin?
Yes. The integrated filter drawer supports both 1.25" and 2" astroimaging filters, making it easy to adapt to light pollution or specific targets.
Does Origin store raw files for later processing?
Yes. All raw image files are saved locally and accessible via USB, so you can process and stack them later using your preferred software.
How does the automated alignment work?
Origin uses StarSense to scan and match visible star patterns with its internal sky database. It aligns itself in under two minutes with no user input.
Can multiple people connect to Origin at the same time?
Yes. You can share the live sky with friends and family on their devices, or even cast to a TV for group viewing.
Can I schedule observations in advance?
Yes. You can plan and queue up targets to image overnight. Origin captures them while you sleep and saves the results for you.
Can You See Planets with the Celestron Origin?
Yes, you can observe and capture images of planets with the Celestron Origin. However, Origin’s fast f/2.2 optics and wide field of view are designed mainly for deep-sky objects like galaxies and nebulae. This makes it great for capturing bright, wide scenes, but less ideal for detailed views of planets.
For sharper planetary images with more detail, telescopes with longer focal lengths and higher magnification are usually better. So while you can see planets with Origin, it shines brightest when imaging deep-sky targets.
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- Celestron Origin 6" f/2.2 RASA Optical Tube
- Integrated Fork-Arm GoTo Mount
- 97.9Wh Rechargeable Battery
- Tripod
- Lens Cap
- 12V AC Power Supply
- Fully automated smart telescope
- RASA 6" f/2.2 ultra-fast optics
- 6-megapixel color camera
- Computerized GoTo alt-azimuth mount
- Wireless control via the Celestron Origin App
- Ready to share images
- Built-in lithium battery (6+ hours of runtime)
- Integrated filter draw
- No astronomy experience needed
The Celestron Origin Smart Telescope: Astrophotography Made Simple
Celestron Origin combines astrophotography and visual observing in one sleek, easy-to-use package. It features fast f/2.2 RASA optics (Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph) and a built-in 6.4MP Sony color camera, so you can capture stunning deep-sky images without needing separate gear or any prior experience.
There are no cables, no star charts, and no complicated setup. Just turn it on, launch the app, and you’re ready to explore the night sky from your phone or tablet.
Designed for Beginners, Built to Grow With You
Origin is ideal for first-time users, but it won’t hold you back as your skills improve. As you gain confidence, you can:
- Export and edit raw FITS files for advanced post-processing.
- Schedule targets for all-night deep-sky imaging.
- Use optional filters to enhance contrast or isolate specific emission lines.
More Than a Nighttime Telescope
Unlike many telescopes, Origin isn’t just for stargazing. During the day, you can capture scenic landscapes, distant wildlife, or even record videos in low light. Whether you’re at a dark-sky site or your backyard, it’s your all-in-one companion for day and night imaging.
Celestron Origin Product Tour
In this video, Eric from Celestron covers the key features and setup of the Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory smart telescope:
Celestron Origin Highlights
Integrated Focus Buttons
Celestron Origin features a Sony IMX178LQJ color CMOS sensor, specially designed for low-light astrophotography. This back-illuminated, 6.4MP chip delivers sharp, low-noise images with fine 2.4-micron pixels and fast readout speeds that preserve detail.
With an 8.92mm diagonal, the sensor pairs perfectly with Origin’s f/2.2 RASA optics, offering a wide 1.27° x 0.85° field of view (FOV), ideal for imaging large deep-sky objects like galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.
RASA Optics for Fast Deep-Sky Imaging
At the core of the Origin astrophotography telescope is a 6" Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) with a fast f/2.2 focal ratio and 335mm focal length. The sensor sits at the front of the tube, capturing more light quickly to deliver sharp, wide-field images with shorter exposures. StarBright XLT coatings boost light transmission across the spectrum, giving you brighter, higher-contrast views even during brief sessions.
Powered by Raspberry Pi
Origin’s built-in Raspberry Pi 4 computer handles everything, from slewing (moving the telescope) and alignment to focusing and capturing images. You control it all through the Celestron Origin App, which connects wirelessly to the telescope. The app includes an easy-to-use planetarium view and suggests the best targets based on your location and the time. Just use any phone or tablet running iOS 16 or Android 12 or higher.
Automated Mount with StarSense Technology
The Origin is a GoTo alt-azimuth mount that uses Celestron’s StarSense sky recognition technology to automatically align itself with the night sky. No polar alignment or star charts needed, just power it on, and Origin scans the sky, matches stars to its internal database, and is ready in minutes. Once aligned, it slews to your chosen target and tracks it precisely, keeping objects centered throughout your session. This makes deep-sky imaging easier and less time-consuming.
Share the Sky and See It Evolve in Real Time
Origin creates its own Wi-Fi hotspot, so your phone or tablet connects directly, no router or home network needed. Multiple devices can join at once, letting you share the night sky with friends and family. While you watch, Origin captures 10-second exposures and uses onboard AI to stack and enhance each frame in real time. This means you see deep-sky objects sharpen and brighten live on your screen. You can also stream the view to a smart TV or save and share your astro images right from the app.
Integrated Filter Drawer
Origin features a built-in filter drawer that accepts both 1.25" and 2" astro-imaging filters. You can use multiband filters to isolate specific wavelengths of light emitted by deep sky objects such as hydrogen-alpha (H-alpha) and oxygen-III (OIII). These filters block common light pollution, boosting contrast and revealing faint details.
There are also light pollution filters, which reduce overall skyglow while allowing are larger range of light to pass through. This helps create richer, more natural-looking images.
Or, if you’re under dark skies, you can choose to shoot without any filter to capture the brightest, most colorful views.
Intelligent Dew Control & Environmental Sensors
A fully automated dew heater is integrated into the front lens. It works with an onboard sensor to adjust heat output and keep your optics clear. A removable dew shield is also included that helps block stray light and improve image quality.
Electronic Autofocus with Manual Option
Origin focuses automatically before every session, but manual focus adjustments are also available through the app. The built-in motor keeps your stars sharp all night, compensating for temperature or target changes.
Dual Cooling Fans for Performance Stability
Origin uses two internal fans, one cools the optics, the other cools the electronics. Both pull air through mesh vents to keep dust out and airflow steady. Cooling matters because heat inside the telescope can cause thermal expansion, which slightly changes the shape of lenses or mirrors and blurs images. Heat also increases sensor noise, which looks like graininess in your photos. By controlling temperature, the fans help keep your images sharp and clean, even during long observing sessions.
Compact design built for on-the-go stargazing
Origin was built for travel. The optical tube, mount, and tripod pack down easily without tools, and each component weighs under 16 pounds (7.3kg). It runs on a built-in rechargeable battery and creates its own Wi-Fi network, so there’s no need for external power, cables, or a router. It’s a fully self-contained system you can set up quickly at home, a star party, an observing night, or a remote dark sky site.
Specifications
- Optical Design: Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA)
- Aperture: 152 mm (6") Focal Length: 335 mm
- Focal Ratio: f/2.2
- Optical Coatings: StarBright XLT
- Imaging Sensor: Sony IMX178LQJ color CMOS, Back-illuminated
- Pixel Size: 2.4 µm x 2.4 µm
- Sensor Size: 8.92 mm diagonal
- Resolution: 3096 x 2080 (6.44 MP)
- Field of View: 1.27° x 0.85°
- Filter Drawer: Integrated, Supports 1.25" and 2" filters
- Onboard Computer: Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
- Mount Type: Computerized GoTo Alt-Azimuth
- Autofocus: Electronic (manual override via app)
- Dew Prevention: Integrated Heater with Sensor + Dew Shield
- Cooling Fans: 2 (optics and electronics)
- Battery: 97.9 Wh LiFePO4 (6+ Hrs Runtime)
- Power Input: 12V DC Adapter (included)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, USB-A (x3), Ethernet, Aux ports (x6)
- App Requirements: iOS 16+ or Android 12+
- Weight (Total System): 41.6 lb (18.9kg)
- Dimensions (Assembled): 24" L x 26" W x 48" H (61 cm x 66 cm x 122 cm)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Origin suitable for total beginners?
Yes. It’s built from the ground up to be beginner-friendly. The app handles all alignment, focusing, and image capture automatically.
Can I use filters with Origin?
Yes. The integrated filter drawer supports both 1.25" and 2" astroimaging filters, making it easy to adapt to light pollution or specific targets.
Does Origin store raw files for later processing?
Yes. All raw image files are saved locally and accessible via USB, so you can process and stack them later using your preferred software.
How does the automated alignment work?
Origin uses StarSense to scan and match visible star patterns with its internal sky database. It aligns itself in under two minutes with no user input.
Can multiple people connect to Origin at the same time?
Yes. You can share the live sky with friends and family on their devices, or even cast to a TV for group viewing.
Can I schedule observations in advance?
Yes. You can plan and queue up targets to image overnight. Origin captures them while you sleep and saves the results for you.
Can You See Planets with the Celestron Origin?
Yes, you can observe and capture images of planets with the Celestron Origin. However, Origin’s fast f/2.2 optics and wide field of view are designed mainly for deep-sky objects like galaxies and nebulae. This makes it great for capturing bright, wide scenes, but less ideal for detailed views of planets.
For sharper planetary images with more detail, telescopes with longer focal lengths and higher magnification are usually better. So while you can see planets with Origin, it shines brightest when imaging deep-sky targets.
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| Free Shipping Graphic | Free Contiguous US Shipping |
| Telescope Focal Length | 301 - 400mm |
| Hide Found a better Shipped Price on Frontend? | No |
- Celestron Origin 6" f/2.2 RASA Optical Tube
- Integrated Fork-Arm GoTo Mount
- 97.9Wh Rechargeable Battery
- Tripod
- Lens Cap
- 12V AC Power Supply
Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory