2026 Gift Guide

The saxon 12" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope is the scope that combines performance with portability.

This telescope comes with a massive light-hungry aperture of 305mm and a focal length of 1500mm. Immerse yourself with spectacular views of constellations, planets, double stars and galaxies with this advanced telescope.

NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust in storage we recommend the Pegasus 12" Dust cover for the bottom primary cell of your scope and the top secondary cell. (Product Number 126687)

Marvel at the wonders of the skies above with the saxon 10" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope.

This collapsible telescope comes with an aperture of 254mm and a focal length of 1200mm, promising bright views of the Moon, planets and deep sky gems such as star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. Portability of this telescope is made easy with the truss-design, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly during transport.

For a scope that'll last the test of time, look no further than the saxon 10" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope.

NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust, spiders and other pesky critters in storage we recommend the Pegasus 10" Dust cover for the bottom of your scope. (Product Number 126686)

If you wish to fit a solar filter for solar viewing we recommend the Orion 11.63 Glass solar Filter (Product No. 124909) for this scope.

A wide assortment of specimen slides covering insect parts, plant parts, animal parts, etc.

Save with this bundle of cleaning essentials. A great cleaning kit for all your fine optics--telescopes, eyepieces, binoculars, camera sensors, eyeglasses, and more.

The possibilities are endless with the saxon 50pcs Pre-Cleaned Blank Slides Kit!

You too can immerse yourself in the world of biology! Discover the wonders of biology around you. Simply gather, prepare, and observe your specimen with the saxon 50pcs Pre-Cleaned Blank Slides Kit.

Marking the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's `small step' this beautiful book explores people's fascination with our only natural satellite.

Ditch tiny dust blowers in cheap cleaning kits and blast off with this large cool rocket dust blower.

The Celestron CGX-L Equatorial Mount and Tripod is a heavy-duty computerized mount built for serious astrophotographers and backyard observatory setups. With a generous 75 lb load capacity, massive 70 mm stainless steel tripod legs, and internally routed cabling for snag-free remote operation, it delivers exceptional stability and precision tracking for even the largest optical tubes and imaging rigs.

• Increased 75 lb load capacity. Exceptional load capacity to weight ratio
• Additional Aux accessory ports and autoguider port on the Dec axis for better cable management
• Larger 144 mm diameter worm wheels to better and more accurately drive heavier loads
• Longer 270 mm dovetail saddle to better support larger optical tubes
• Massive 70 mm stainless steel tripod legs with a wider stance for improved stability under heavy loads
• New accessory tray holds three 1.25” and two 2” eyepieces with an upright stand for your smartphone or tablet
• Heavy duty, 31.5 mm stainless steel counterweight shaft to support additional counterweights
• Spring-loaded brass worm wheel and stainless steel worm gear reduce friction and provide optimum gear mesh
• Internal cabling for worry-free remote operation. Power input and lower accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags
• Includes Celestron's new PWI telescope control software, co-developed by PlaneWave Instruments. Software features multi-point mount modeling for extremely precise pointing accuracy
• Adjustable EQ head position to optimize center of gravity over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3°-65° latitude range
• Integrated handles for easy transport and portability
• All-new ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs

• Digital Compass function provides degree, north pointing arrow and cardinal point readings. Compass Range: - 0° To 359° , 1-16 pointers (graphical)
• Magnetic declination angle adjustable for regions with magnetic variation
• Built-in Altimeter: measures in either meters or feet
• Barometer (air) pressure and sea level pressure measurement in mbar/hpPa, mmHG or inHG
• Weather forecast Icons: Sunny, Slightly Cloudy, Cloudy and Rainy
• Time, Date and Alarm Clock
• Built-in thermometer - °C or °F
• Backlight for nighttime use
• (2) long-life Lithium batteries included