Telescopes & Astronomy

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)

• Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.
• Award-winning and patented StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time.
• 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.
• 5” Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT coatings and enough light gathering ability to view all the best celestial objects. Special edition Popular Science branding makes your optical tube stand out.
• Includes 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, StarSense smartphone dock, a StarPointer™ red dot finderscope (in case you want to use the telescope without your phone), an erect image diagonal, and a sturdy, full-height tripod.

NOTE: The Starsense telscope uses your smartphone as a navigation device only, not to take photos.

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)

150 mm 6″ VIRTUOSO GTi Tabletop Reflector

• Portable tabletop GOTO with WiFi. (Handset optional)
• Telescope can be controlled with SynScan Pro App for iOS and Android
• GOTO via SynScan free app
• Powered by standard DC12V
• Sky Watchers unique 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.

127 VIRTUOSO GTi TABLETOP MAKSUTOV

• Tabletop GOTO with WiFi (handset optional)
• Controlled with SynScan Pro App for iOS and Android
• GOTO using SynScan free app
• DC12V voltage
• Freedom Find dual encoder technology

NOTE: For solar viewing the Meade Glass Solar filter #575(Product No. 125874) is recommended.

The saxon 5" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope is the perfect telescope for budding astronomers.

This telescope comes with a focal length of 650mm and an aperture of 130mm which provides bright, sharp views of sky objects. This scope sits on a stable tabletop base and weighs just under 7 kg, making it easy to carry indoors and outdoors between use. You get two 1.25" eyepieces with your pre-assembled telescope - all you need to do is attach your eyepiece to start observing!

The saxon 5" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope makes a great gift for astronomers of all ages and doubles as a great display piece.

NOTE: This is a table top telscope.

• Celestron’s iconic “orange tube” design is updated with all the latest features to provide the best stargazing experience for beginners and experienced observers alike.
• 6-inch aperture with excellent light-gathering ability provides impressive views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula, while retaining a compact form factor.
• Fully automated GoTo mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you.
• SkyAlign technology gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Even if you’re unfamiliar with the night sky, you can easily align your telescope on any three bright objects.
• Unique single fork arm design and sturdy steel tripod all break down into separate components for easy transport and quick assembly.

NOTE: The recommended solar filters for this scope for solar observing are;

- the Orion 185 mm (7.17") Glass Solar Filter (Product No. 125081)

- the Meade Glass White Light Solar Filter 172 - 180 mm (Product No. 125918).

The saxon 8" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope delivers impressive deep sky views with its 203mm aperture and 1200mm focal length, making it easy to explore the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. Featuring a tool-free assembly and intuitive Dobsonian mount, it's an ideal choice for beginner astronomers seeking reliable performance at an affordable price.