Great telescope - app needs time-planning feature for real-world use
The Celestron Origin itself is fantastic — setup, alignment, and imaging all work beautifully. The app, however, really needs a time-shift or sky-simulation feature. Right now, the Sky View only shows what’s visible at the current time, so you can’t plan your imaging schedule ahead during daylight hours.
For many of us with partial sky views (trees, buildings, etc.), planning is essential — I need to know wh Great telescope — app needs time-planning feature for real-world use ich objects will rise into my visible area later tonight so I can build a schedule that actually runs without constant failures.
Most astronomy apps (like SkySafari or Stellarium) allow you to fast-forward time and see what will be up later. Adding this to the Celestron Origin app would make it far easier to plan productive sessions.
The orange highlighting for good targets is a great touch — please keep that, but let us preview it for any time of night, not just the current moment.
Otherwise, this system has huge potential. The scope gets a 5; the app just needs a bit more planning flexibility to match.
For many of us with partial sky views (trees, buildings, etc.), planning is essential — I need to know wh Great telescope — app needs time-planning feature for real-world use ich objects will rise into my visible area later tonight so I can build a schedule that actually runs without constant failures.
Most astronomy apps (like SkySafari or Stellarium) allow you to fast-forward time and see what will be up later. Adding this to the Celestron Origin app would make it far easier to plan productive sessions.
The orange highlighting for good targets is a great touch — please keep that, but let us preview it for any time of night, not just the current moment.
Otherwise, this system has huge potential. The scope gets a 5; the app just needs a bit more planning flexibility to match.
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Great
Great App and even greater Telescope
Works fine on MacOS
Sonoma 15.4 on MacMini M4. Works exactly as on my iPad. Window is not resizable, but U can manually switch Portrait or Landscape mode. Connected flawlessly to existing iPad connection via home WiFi network. Note that Gallery is empty (but exists of your phone or tablet) until U tell it to save on the Origin app running on your Mac.
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Killer Scope!
I’ve been an amateur astronomer for 30 or so years. I got my Origin in Oct 2024 and holy moly the thing is amazing. I’ve done the complicated setups for imaging and never mastered it. The Origin just put outside, turn on, less than 5 min later you’re imagining. It’s just stupid simple. When you are stretched for time, this makes imaging so easy and with the upgrades Celestron has said are coming, the Origin is going to be even better! If you can afford one, do it! It’s so amazing!!
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Impressed again and again!
I was one of the first to receive the Origin in July 2024 (I’ve owned it for 5 months now). I put it to the test by attending the Nebraska Star Party just 3 days after receiving it - observing all night long for 5 straight nights. It impressed me and everyone that came to see it. I volunteer at an Observatory and it’s the first telescope that is up and running and it quickly moves from object to object for guests to enjoy. I also use it several times each week from my backyard. There are a few glitches in the software that I’m optimistic will get ironed out. I’d also like to see a mosaic mode so larger objects can be viewed.
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Crystal-clear view of the Night Sky!
Refath Bari from BSL here—this is a game changer. Never thought I’d see the night sky like this before. Not even a two hour exposure and I’m getting clear views of nebula and star clusters! Holy moly!
Wow.
I have been using the Seestar S50 for over a year now and previously I owned a Dwarf 2 as well. The Origin is next level. A huge step up. Stunningly clear images. The scope gets a “5”.
The app still needs work, same as both the Seestar and the Dwarf apps when they came out. I am looking forward to V2.0.
The app still needs work, same as both the Seestar and the Dwarf apps when they came out. I am looking forward to V2.0.
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Excellent product and app.
The Origin is an awesome product. Let's now hope that they will make compatible with the CGX mount! The app is very well done and intuitive. My only complain is the wifi. As soon as you switch app while shooting, you automatically have to reconnect to the Origin wifi. Good job Celestron.
MacOS support?
I am a little confused, this app says it is not verified for MacOS use but the latest update states improved MacOS support.
Loving this!
Been using Origin every night for 4 nights in a row. This is so amazing. Taking photos I could have never done before.
