Telescopes

• High quality Dobsonian style stand with a 76 mm reflector optical tube make FirstScope an ideal entry level astronomical telescope.
• Portable and lighweight table-top design makes it easy to store, transport and setup your FirstScope Telescope
• FirstScope is very easy to observe with, the user simply navigates the night sky by moving the tube in the direction of their desired object.
• Stylish and decorative design makes FirstScope a wonderful keepsake for anyone interested in astronomy.
• Accessory Kit includes a Moon filter and two more eyepieces with 24X and 50X magnification (in addition to included eyepieces)
• The 5x24 finderscope makes locating objects much easier
• Take your FirstScope telescope anywhere with the nylon carry bag
• Learn more about the night sky with BONUS Astronomy Software 

• Explore the Universe and control your NexStar Evolution telescope with the free Celestron SkyPortal Powered by SkySafari™ app app for iOS and Android!
• Portable 9.25-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT optical coatings and Fastar compatibility
• Computerized GoTo mount with high-performance worm gears and motors for improved tracking accuracy, along with reduced gear backlash
• Rechargeable lithium-iron phosphate battery with enough power for 10 hours of continuous observing
• Improved industrial design with manual clutches and integrated carry handles, plus the added convenience of two accessory trays and a USB charge port for your smart device

• Celestron’s beloved entry-level telescope gets a stunning look! The Signature Series FirstScope features a superb Moon image by astroimager and Team Celestron member Robert Reeves
• High-quality tabletop Dobsonian with a 76mm reflector optical tube
• FirstScope artwork highlights key features on the lunar surface like craters and maria that you can explore for yourself with the telescope
• Simple, portable design that’s easy to use for astronomers of all levels—a great choice for kids and families
• Also includes a free PDF download of the Lunar Landscapes ebook by Robert Reeves

Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required. Patented, award-winning StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate the telescope’s position in real-time. 

NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust in storage we recommend the Pegasus 6-8" Dust cover for the bottom of your scope. (Product Number 126685)

The Gen II Explore Scientific 10" Dob telescope is a beautiful piece of quality engineering.

From the ultra high quality 2" microfocuser to the unique and innovative collimating adjustments to the truss tube design and awesome 1270mm focal length, this scope is the ideal scope for the intermediate astronomer.

If you are left handed then the design design of this scope is ideal for you.

Note: Sirius Optics recommends the use of Orion 1lb magnetic counterweights (Part number: 125130) with this scope. 

The all-rounder saxon 114/500 AZ Reflector Telescope features easy assembly and portability, making it THE scope for beginner astronomers.

This telescope comes with a focal length of 500mm and an aperture of 114mm which will give you good views of the Moon, planets, bright nebulae and star clusters. The aluminium optical tube also has a rack-and-pinion focuser, ensuring smooth adjustments to focus your object into place. This scope's accessory pack includes two 1.25" eyepieces, a finderscope, an erecting eyepiece, a barlow lens and an adjustable aluminium tripod with accessory tray. 

For a great beginner scope without the hefty price tag, look no further than the saxon 1145AZ Reflector Telescope.

• 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

• 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)

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.