Telescopes
Beginner Telescopes
Buying your first telescope? Browse our curated selection of beginner telescopes.
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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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AUD $1,779.00
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The Gen II Explore Scientific 10" Dob telescope is a beautiful piece of quality engineering.
From the ultra high quality 2" microfocuser to the unique and innovative collimating adjustments to the truss tube design and awesome 1270mm focal length, this scope is the ideal scope for the intermediate astronomer.
If you are left handed then the design design of this scope is ideal for you.
Note: Sirius Optics recommends the use of Orion 1lb magnetic counterweights (Part number: 125130) with this scope.
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AUD $689.00
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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.
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AUD $749.00
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Max Vision 8" Dobsonian In Store special - Limited supply Note: Actual scope is supplied with a 6 x 30 optical findersope, not a red dot finder.
NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust and those pesky little critters in storage, we recommend the Pegasus 6-8" Dust cover for the bottom of your scope. (Product Number 126685)
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AUD $699.00
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Collapsible 6″ Dobsonian Telescope with 3-Points Tube Locking System No Disassembling or Collimation is required between uses.
NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust and bugs in storage we recommend the Pegasus 6-8" Dust cover for the bottom of your scope. (Product Number 126685)
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AUD $2,799.00
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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)
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AUD $451.39
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Recommended as a first scope for kids and beginners, or those on a budget. One of our staff favourites! Learn More -
AUD $112.94
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- Celestron’s beloved entry-level telescope gets a stunning look! The Signature Series FirstScope features a superb Moon image by astroimager and Team Celestron member Robert Reeves
- High-quality tabletop Dobsonian with a 76mm reflector optical tube
- FirstScope artwork highlights key features on the lunar surface like craters and maria that you can explore for yourself with the telescope
- Simple, portable design that’s easy to use for astronomers of all levels—a great choice for kids and families
- Also includes a free PDF download of the Lunar Landscapes ebook by Robert Reeves
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AUD $3,565.00
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Collapsible Dobsonian with 3-Points Tube Locking System
No Disassembling or Collimation is required between uses
Dobsonian Wooden Mount Accessory Tray
Diffraction Limited Parabolic Mirror
Ultra Thin Secondary Mirror Support (only 0.80 mm)
Backed by 5 Years Sky-Watcher Limited Warranty
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AUD $4,999.00
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