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  1. saxon 70mm Traveller Scope
    AUD $219.00

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    Introducing a grab and go telescope, the saxon 70mm Traveller scope features a focal length of 400mm, 70mm objective lens, a 45 degree image-erecting prism and a generous magnification of up to 165x.

    This telescope includes a pre-assembled tripod, two 1.25” eyepieces, a cleaning cloth and a bonus padded bag pack.

    Compact and portable, the new saxon 70mm Traveller scope is your new grab and go telescope for land and astronomical viewing.

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  2. saxon 1145AZ Reflector Telescope
    AUD $289.00

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    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.

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  3. saxon 6 Inch DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope
    AUD $499.00

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    The saxon 6" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope is your pathway to the night skies! 

    This telescope comes with a light-grabbing aperture of 153mm (6 inches) and a 1.2 metre (4 foot) long tube giving you a focal length of 1200mm - perfect for viewing the Moon upclose as well as bright deep sky objects.

    The easy to use and affordable saxon 6" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope is perfect for the amateur astronomer and serious beginners.

    NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust and those pesky little spiders and other critters in storage, we recommend the Pegasus 6-8" Dust cover for the bottom of your scope. (Product Number 126685)

    For solar observing we recommend the following Glass Solar Filters for this scope.

    Astrozap Glass Solar Filter 181 - 187 mm mm (Product No. 124465). 

     

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  4. saxon 5 Inch DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope
    AUD $419.00

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    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.

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  5. saxon 607AZ2 Refractor Telescope
    AUD $169.00

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    This one's for the kids! The saxon 607AZ2 Refractor Telescope makes the perfect starter telescope to fuel your young observer's interest on land and sky objects.

    This sturdy refractor telescope comes with a focal length of 700mm and an aperture of 60mm. The accompanying accessories include three eyepieces, a finderscope and an aluminium tripod with accessory tray to make your observing session that little bit easier. 

    Enjoy a nature-viewing session or a starry night out with the family with the saxon 607AZ2 Refractor Telescope.

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