2026 Gift Guide

The perfect stereo microscope for the aspiring scientist and hobbyist alike.

Suitable for users of all levels, the saxon ScienceSmart Stereo Microscope 20x features:

• 20x magnification
• Black/white contrast plate to increase contrast during observations
• 45° incline microscope head 

• 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.

• 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)

Encourage young scientists to explore the world around them with the saxon SBM ScienceSmart Biological Microscope.

This microscope features a built-in light and has three powerful magnification settings, making it a great addition to any home laboratory.

Powered by a choice of batteries or AC power, this portable microscope is suitable to use both indoors and outdoors.

• 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

An adjustable sun-shade with built-in objective cover protect the big 65mm objective.

The saxon 7x50 Oceanfront Binoculars are a great multi-purpose pair of binoculars to use on land and at sea.

Waterproof and fogproof, this 7x magnification binoculars comes with quality BaK-4 prisms and multi-coated optics to give amazing views.

Suitable for users of all levels - use them on the boat, on the beach, or for birdwatching - the choices are endless!

An in-depth guide for aspiring astronomers and Moon observers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich.