Celestron Origin Mark II

Name: Celestron Origin Mark II
Brand: Celestron

Celestron

Celestron Origin Mark II is a 152 mm RASA-based intelligent observatory for app-driven EAA, outreach, and grab-and-go imaging.

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Best Current Offer

Astronomics

In stock

$4,299.00

Other retailers

Cloud Break Optics (In stock)
$4,299.00
Mile High Astronomy (In stock)
$4,299.00
Starizona (In stock)
$4,299.00

Specifications

Optics

Optical design: RASA-based intelligent observatory
Aperture: 152 mm
Focal length: 335 mm
Focal ratio: f/2.2
Glass / elements: Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph optics

Sensor

Color / mono: Color

Imaging

Camera format: Integrated camera

Smart Scope

Integrated sensor: Celestron 678C color CMOS camera
Sensor resolution: 4K-class color imaging sensor
Mount type: Integrated smart alt-azimuth mount

Specifications

Cooling: One (1) fan for optics, one (1) fan for electronics, both pull air through vents with wire mesh
Pixel size: 2 µm
Sensor size: 8.9mm (0.35\") diagonal

Sensor / electronics

Field of view: 1.32° x 0.75°
Connectivity: Wi-Fi

Astrophotography Fit

Best for app-driven EAA, outreach, and grab-and-go imaging when the mount, camera format, and correction hardware are chosen as one system.

Celestron Origin Mark II sits in the telescope slot for app-driven EAA, outreach, and grab-and-go imaging. The useful headline specs are aperture 152 mm, focal length 335 mm, f/2.2.

Camera coverage: Integrated camera.

It is strongest when convenience matters more than a modular imaging train: alignment, capture, and stacking are handled in an app-driven workflow.

Best paired with

Mobile-app observing sessions and quick EAA targets
Small portable power banks and simple leveling workflow
Users who want integrated capture instead of a modular rig

Not recommended for

Imagers who want interchangeable cameras, filter wheels, and full manual control
Serious narrowband projects that require a mono camera and filter wheel
Users expecting the resolution and flexibility of a full modular rig

Retailer Rating

Ratings aggregated from public retailer data.

5.0

across 2 reviews from 1 retailers

Retailer breakdown

Retailer	Rating	Reviews	Source
Astronomics	5.0	2	Product page

Where To Buy

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Retailer	Price	Availability	View Offer
Astronomics Astronomics	$4,299.00	In stock Updated 8/4/2026	View Offer - $4,299.00
Cloud Break Optics Cloud Break Optics	$4,299.00	In stock Updated 8/4/2026	View Offer - $4,299.00
Mile High Astronomy Mile High Astronomy	$4,299.00	In stock Updated 8/4/2026	View Offer - $4,299.00
Starizona Starizona	$4,299.00	In stock Updated 8/5/2026	View Offer - $4,299.00

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