Celestron Origin Mark II Intelligent Home Observatory

Celestron Origin Mark II Intelligent Home Observatory

Stargazing and Astroimaging Redefined

The Celestron Origin Mark II is a revolutionary all-in-one smart observatory that combines powerful optics, advanced imaging, and automated astrophotography into a single, easy-to-use system. Designed for both beginners and experienced skywatchers, Origin Mark II transforms your garden into a personal deep-sky observatory, delivering stunning images of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters directly to your phone or tablet.

Forget eyepieces, manual alignment, and complex setup. Simply place Origin outside, power it on, open the app — and start exploring the universe in minutes.

Intelligent Real-Time Astrophotography

Built-in AI automatically stacks and processes each exposure as it’s captured, revealing deep-sky objects in full colour and detail in real time. This is not generative AI — every image is created from your own data, enhanced using professional astrophotography techniques for sharper results and cleaner contrast.

Watch celestial objects come to life on your screen as Origin continuously refines your image.

Patented 6" RASA Optical System

At the heart of Origin Mark II is Celestron’s Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) design. This ultra-fast f/2.2 optical system gathers significantly more light in less time than traditional telescopes, producing brighter images with shorter exposures.

With a 152mm aperture and wide field of view, Origin Mark II captures faint deep-sky targets with exceptional clarity — technology trusted by professional observatories and space surveillance systems, now available in a portable home telescope.

Next-Generation Sony Starvis 2 Camera

Origin Mark II features the Celestron Origin 678C Camera, powered by Sony’s latest Starvis 2 CMOS sensor:

• 8.3MP resolution

• Ultra-fine 2.0μm pixels

• Enhanced low-light sensitivity

• Crisp 16:9 image format

Precision-matched to Origin’s fast optics, the camera reveals fine structure in nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters, producing clean, detailed results in seconds.

Fully Automated Setup with StarSense

Celestron’s patented StarSense technology handles everything automatically:

• Autofocus

• Sky scanning

• Plate solving

• Alignment

From power-on to imaging in under two minutes — no star charts, polar alignment, or technical knowledge required.

Intuitive Mobile App Control

Operate the entire system using the Celestron Origin Powered by SkySafari™ app for iOS and Android. Browse an interactive planetarium, select targets, adjust image settings, and monitor live stacking with ease.

Features include:

• Tonight’s Best object recommendations

• Compass mode sky navigation

• Live image adjustments (brightness, contrast, colour saturation)

• RAW file access for advanced processing

Share the Experience

Multiple users can connect simultaneously to view Origin’s live feed on their own devices. You can also cast directly to a smart TV or instantly save and share your astro images — perfect for group observing sessions and family stargazing nights.

Advanced Imaging Options

As your skills grow, Origin Mark II grows with you:

• Integrated filter drawer accepts 1.25" or 2" filters

• RAW image download via USB or Wi-Fi

• Scheduled observations while you sleep

• Optional equatorial wedge compatibility for longer exposures

• Supports night-vision style observing and daytime terrestrial viewing

Optical Specifications

• Optical Design: Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph

• Aperture: 152mm (6")

• Focal Length: 335mm

• Focal Ratio: f/2.2

• Coatings: StarBright XLT

• Light Gathering Power: 474× human eye

• Image Resolution: 1.48 arcsec/pixel

• Field of View: 1.32° × 0.75°

• Integrated Filter Drawer: 1.25" / 2"

Imaging Sensor

• Sony IMX678 Starvis 2 colour CMOS

• Resolution: 8.3MP (3856 × 2180)

• Pixel Size: 2.0μm

• Sensor Size: 8.9mm diagonal

System & Electronics

• Onboard Computer: Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

• Mount: Computerised GoTo Alt-Az

• Autofocus motor

• Automated dew heater with removable dew shield

• Dual cooling fans (optics + electronics)

• LED status ring

Power & Connectivity

• Integrated LiFePO4 battery (97.9Wh) — 6+ hours operation

• 12V DC external power input

• USB-A ports for RAW file access

• Ethernet

• Built-in Wi-Fi

Dimensions & Weight

Assembled: 609.6 × 660.4 × 1219.2mm
Total Weight: 18.87kg

Included in the Box

• 6" RASA optical tube with integrated camera

• Single fork-arm mount with internal battery

• Built-in computer and Wi-Fi

• Autofocuser

• Dew prevention system with shield

• Integrated filter drawer

• Full-height tripod

• Lens cap

• AC charger

Why Choose Celestron Origin Mark II?

• True push-button astrophotography

• Ultra-fast f/2.2 RASA optics

• Sony Starvis 2 imaging performance

• AI live stacking and processing

• Fully automated alignment and focusing

• Multi-user viewing and smart sharing

• Expandable workflow with RAW capture and filters

The Celestron Origin Mark II delivers professional-quality deep-sky imaging with unmatched simplicity — making advanced astronomy accessible, exciting, and effortless from your own back garden.