# Celestron Origin

> Celestron Origin is a smart home observatory that captures stunning images.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.celestron.origin](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.celestron.origin)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.celestron.origin`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Celestron
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 11,031
- **Rating:** 3.35 / 5 (40 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-08
- **First published:** 2024-06-28
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 162 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.celestron.origin)
- **Website:** [https://www.celestron.com](https://www.celestron.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.celestron.com/pages/legal-and-privacy-notices](https://www.celestron.com/pages/legal-and-privacy-notices)

## Description

"Celestron Origin" is a revolutionary Android app that transforms stargazing and astroimaging. It allows users to effortlessly capture and process beautiful celestial images with built-in AI, navigate the night sky, and share their findings, all from their mobile device.

## Rankings

- #555,529 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.celestron.origin.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.celestron.origin.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Reviews are mixed: some users praise the telescope’s views and say the app works well, but recurring crashes, slowdowns, and connection problems make imaging unreliable for others. Users also find the interface and controls clunky. Multiple reviews describe issues appearing or worsening after updates.

### Pros

- The telescope can produce excellent deep-sky images and views.
- Some users find the app enjoyable and report that it works well.

### Cons

- Crashes and performance problems are recurring, particularly during imaging or capture.
- Connection and initialization problems interfere with using the telescope.
- The interface and controls can feel clunky, with users asking for better manual controls and features.
- Several users report problems after updates, including new crashes or degraded functionality.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.celestron.origin)