Telescopes Under $500
Quality telescope gifts under $500. A step up in aperture and features, including app-guided telescopes that help beginners find planets and galaxies with their smartphone. All in stock now, shipped Australia-wide or ready for click & collect from our Brisbane showroom. Or browse all our Christmas gift ideas.
Step up to more aperture and smarter features with our telescopes under $500. This range suits beginners who want room to grow and families looking for a telescope that will last.
Choose from larger refractors and reflectors, app-guided telescopes that show you where to point, and compact Dobsonians that gather more light for views of galaxies and nebulae as well as the Moon and planets.
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AUD $239.99In Stock
- Easy to assemble 76 mm Newtonian reflector
- Pre-assembled aluminum tripod and accessory tray
- 3x Barlow Lens-triples the magnifying power of each eyepiece
- Finderscope: 5x24
- Includes two 20mm & 4mm 1.25" eyepieces
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AUD $489.99In Stock
Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.
Patent-pending StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time. Check phone compatibility here.
StarSense Explorer app automatically generates a list of objects currently visible. View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city. Or take your telescope to darker skies to view faint, deep sky objects.
Manual altazimuth mount with smooth, dual-axis slow-motion controls makes it easy to follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target. When the bullseye turns green, it’s ready to view in the telescope’s eyepiece.
127mm (5”) Newtonian reflector with highly reflective coatings and enough light gathering ability to view all the best celestial objects.
Includes 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, 2x Barlow Lens, StarSense smartphone dock, a red dot finderscope (in case you want to use the telescope without your phone), and a full-height tripod.
NOTE: The Starsense telscope uses your smartphone as a navigation device only, not to take photos.
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AUD $399.99In Stock
Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.
Patent-pending StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time. Check phone compatibility here.
StarSense Explorer app automatically generates a list of objects currently visible. View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city. Or take your telescope to darker skies to view faint, deep sky objects.
NOTE: The Starsense telscope uses your smartphone as a navigation device only, not to take photos.
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AUD $174.99In Stock
The Celestron PowerSeeker 60AZ Refractor is an ideal entry-level telescope for exploring the moon, planets, and brighter deep sky objects with its fully coated 60mm glass optics. Its no-tool setup and lightweight adjustable tripod make it perfect for on-the-go stargazing or daytime spotting, while included accessories like two eyepieces, a 3x Barlow lens, and Starry Night software get you observing right out of the box.
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AUD $599.99In Stock
- 90mm refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics and a lightweight frame.
- Observe in no time with a quick and easy, no-tool setup
- Accessories include: two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), erect image star diagonal, and a finderscope.
- Panning handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing.
- Adjustable height tripod
- Download Starry Night Basic Software with a 36,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies
- Warranty: 2 Years
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AUD $349.99In Stock
Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.
Patent-pending StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time. Check phone compatibility here.
NOTE: The Starsense telscope uses your smartphone as a navigation device only, not to take photos.
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AUD $424.99In Stock
Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.
Patent-pending StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time. Check phone compatibility here.
StarSense Explorer app automatically generates a list of objects currently visible. View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city. Or take your telescope to darker skies to view faint, deep sky objects.
Manual altazimuth mount with smooth, dual-axis slow-motion controls makes it easy to follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target. When the bullseye turns green, it’s ready to view in the telescope’s eyepiece.
80mm refractor with fully coated glass optics for bright, sharp views.
Includes 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, 2x Barlow Lens, StarSense smartphone dock, erect image diagonal, a red dot finderscope (in case you want to use the telescope without your phone), and a full-height tripod.
NOTE: The Starsense telscope uses your smartphone as a navigation device only, not to take photos.
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AUD $299.99In Stock
- Quick and easy no-tool setup
- StarPointer for convenience
- Quick release dovetail attachment
- Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing
- Rugged pre-assembled tripod with steel tube legs provides a rigid and stable platform
- All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
- Deluxe accessory tray for convenient and accessible storage of accessories
- Download Starry Night Basic Software with a 36,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies