Something Special
Something special for the serious enthusiast. Premium telescopes, high-end binoculars and standout astronomy gifts for a Christmas they will remember. All in stock now, shipped Australia-wide or ready for click & collect from our Brisbane showroom. Or browse all our Christmas gift ideas.
Extravagant, hand-picked gift ideas for the one who has (nearly) everything.
Our premium telescope and optics gifts include computerised telescopes, advanced equatorial mounts for astrophotography and high-end optics for serious observers. They're the kind of gift that turns a hobby into a lifelong passion.
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AUD $999.00In Stock
You can't get enough of big scopes due to its light-gathering capabilities but what about storage? Well, the saxon 8" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope may just be the answer!
This Dobsonian telescope will bring you to the galaxies and back, thanks to its 203mm parabolic mirror and focal length of 1200mm. This scope's collapsible truss tube design makes it easy to assemble and disassemble to transport in between uses.

NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust in storage we recommend the Pegasus 6-8" Dust cover for the bottom primary cell of your scope as well as the top secondary cell. (Product Number 126685)
For solar observing we recommend the following Glass Solar Filters for this scope.
Astrozap Glass Solar Filter 232 - 238 mm (Product No. 124449).
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AUD $969.00In Stock
Planning a telescope upgrade that won't hurt the bank balance? You'll be amazed what the saxon 15075EQ3 Velocity Reflector Telescope has to offer!
This telescope comes with a high aperture of 150mm and a focal length of 750mm. The quality optics in the scope's lens maximises light transmission giving you high contrast, high-resolution imags. This scope will take you to where the planets, star clusters, double stars, nebulae and galaxies are.
Enjoy a great observing session with the sturdy saxon 15075EQ3 Velocity Reflector Telescope.
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AUD $5,149.00In Stock
- 8” (2032 mm) f/10 Edge HD includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission
- Edge HD optical design fully corrects for coma and field curvature, delivering a truly flat field
- Built-in tube vents with integrated 60 micron mesh filters allow hot air to be released behind the primary mirror
- The secondary mirror can be removed to allow the installation of Hyperstar and Fastar for fast F/2.8 imaging
- 9x50 optical finderscope for locating alignment stars
- Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear.
- Autoguider port for long exposure imaging
- New motors offer improved tracking performance & provide more power to overcome load imbalances
- Updated industrial design offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics
- New design allows viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference from the motors housings
- Improved latitude range. Can be used between 7 – 77° latitude.
- NexStar+ hand control offers multiple language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)
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AUD $5,499.00In Stock
Experience our best optical performance with EdgeHD’s aplanatic, flat field Schmidt-Cassegrain optics for pinpoint stars all the way to the edge of today’s largest imaging sensors and widest eyepieces
The aluminum optical tube is fitted with tube vents which features an integrated 95-micron mesh filter that allows hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror. Mirror support knobs hold the mirror in place and reduce image shift during imaging
Versatile design accommodates 2 focal ratios: native f/10 or ultra-fast f/2 imaging with a removable secondary mirror and third-party accessories
Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings provide maximum light transmission
A 9x50 finderscope, 2” mirror diagonal for more comfortable viewing, and wide-angle 23 mm Luminos 2" eyepiece are all included.
For customers wishing to fit solar filters, the outside OTA diameter is 272 mm.
NOTE: For solar viewing the Astrozap Glass Solar filter (Product No. 124446) is recommended.
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AUD $599.00In Stock
Save some space in your home for the saxon 90/1250 EQ Observatory Cassegrain Telescope.
This short-tube Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope comes with an aperture of 90mm and a focal length of 1250mm. You'll be amazed by the bright, magnified views of the Moon's rocky surface, planets, star clusters, double stars and nebulae through this scope. Enjoy a stable viewing experience with the scope's sturdy German Equatorial mount with adjustable aluminium tripod, which allows for easy adjustments when viewing your intended sky object.
The portable saxon 90125EQ Observatory Cassegrain Telescope weighs just over 10 kg, making it a great addition to your stargazing journey.
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AUD $9,749.00In Stock
- 9.25" HD Optical Tube Assembly
- CGX EQ Mount and Tripod
- Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings provide maximum light transmission
- A 9x50 finderscope, 2” mirror diagonal for more comfortable viewing, and wide-angle 23 mm Luminos 2" eyepiece are all included
For customers wishing to fit solar filters, the outside OTA diameter is 272 mm.
NOTE: For solar viewing the Astrozap Glass Solar filter (Product No. 124446) is recommended.
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AUD $4,249.00In Stock
- 8” (203.2 mm) f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission
- 84% more light gathering than a 6” telescope.
- 6x30 optical finderscope for locating alignment stars
- Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear.
- Autoguider port for long exposure imaging
- New motors offer improved tracking performance & provide more power to overcome load imbalances
- Updated industrial design offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics
- New design allows viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference from the motors housings
- Improved latitude range. Can be used between 7 – 77° latitude.
- NexStar+ hand control offers multiple language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)
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AUD $3,249.00In Stock
- 6” (150mm) f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain includes StarBright XLT coatings for better light transmission
- The most compact and portable of Celestron’s German equatorial mounts offers the same rigidity as our larger mounts with minimal flexure and an improved industrial design
- Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lb
- Every feature an astroimager wants: PEC, an autoguider port, the ability to image across the meridian, and more
- Dual saddle plate is compatible with narrow CG-5 dovetails and wider CGE dovetail. Also compatible with Vixen format dovetails longer than 100mm, but not compatible with Losmandy D format plates.
- Latitude range allows the mount to perform between 7° and 77° latitude
- Accessories include a 25mm eyepiece, 1.25” star diagonal and 6x30 finderscope
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AUD $1,779.00In Stock
The Explore Scientific Generation II 10-inch Truss Tube Dobsonian delivers impressive light-gathering power in a portable, tool-free design that breaks down easily for transport. With a precision 2-inch dual-speed focuser, oversized bearings for smooth tracking, and innovative tool-free collimation, this telescope is ideal for intermediate astronomers eager to explore deep sky objects, resolve star clusters, and reveal spiral galaxy structure in stunning detail.
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AUD $669.00In Stock
Sky Watcher Virtuoso Gti 130/650 mm Tabletop Reflector
- Tabletop GOTO reflector with WiFi (handset optional)
- Telescope is controlled with SynScan Pro App for iOS and Android
- Download the free SynScan app to use the GOTO function.
- Uses standard DC12V
- Uses Sky Watcher Freedom Find dual encoder technology
NOTE: This telescope features a 'mini-Dobsonian' mount and is designed to be set up for use on a table or other elevated surface, rather than on the ground. It does not use a tripod.
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