Telescopes
Beginner Telescopes
Buying your first telescope? Browse our curated selection of beginner telescopes.
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AUD $189.00
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The all-rounder saxon 767AZ Reflector Telescope features easy assembly and portability, making it THE scope for beginner astronomers. This telescope comes with a focal length of 700mm and an aperture of 76mm 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 three 1.25" eyepieces, a finderscope, an erecting eyepiece, a moon filter and an adjustable aluminium tripod with accessory tray. For a great beginner scope without the hefty price tag, look no further than the saxon 767AZ Reflector Telescope. Learn More -
AUD $119.00
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The saxon Mini Dobsonian Telescope is the perfect telescope for budding young astronomers.
This telescope comes with a focal length of 300mm and an aperture of 76mm which provides bright, sharp views of sky objects.
This scope sits on a stable tabletop base and weighs just under 2 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 Mini Dobsonian Telescope makes a great gift or display piece.
NOTE: This is a table top telescope.
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AUD $429.00
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Everyone loves a good mix and match so we can't see a reason why it doesn't apply to telescopes as well. Grab the saxon 90125 Observatory Cassegrain Telescope and mount it with an existing (or new) mount and tripod.
This telescope comes with the same great features as its 90125EQ counterpart, with an aperture of 90mm and a focal length of 1250mm. The compact and portable tube design means it's easy to store away when you're not outdoors observing planets and star clusters at night and terrestrial objects during the day.
Intermediate and advanced observers alike will enjoy the flexibility the saxon 90125 Observatory Cassegrain Telescope provides.
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AUD $219.00
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If you're after a telescope for daytime and night-time use, you'll appreciate the dual capabilities of the saxon 707AZ2 Refractor Telescope.
This portable telescope comes with a focal length of 700mm and an aperture of 70mm, giving you a wide field of view. Make the most of your observing session with the included accessories of three 1.25" eyepieces, a finderscope, an erecting eyepiece and aluminium tripod with accessory tray.
The easy-to-assemble saxon 707AZ2 Refractor Telescope is perfect for beginner observers.
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AUD $769.00
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You expect nothing less than crystal-clear images in your scope, but what are you going to do with the mount and tripod you already have? Mount it with the saxon 150DS Astrophotography Newtonian Telescope, that's what!
Combined with the aperture of 150mm and focal length of 750mm, this scope is great for prime-focus photography. Higher quality images can be achieved with the optional coma corrector.
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AUD $449.00
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Take in amazing views of land and sky with the saxon 909AZ3 Refractor Telescope.
This telescope uses a multi-coated achromatic objective lens of 90mm and a focal length of 910mm to create high-resolution views. Combined with the scope's rack-and-pinion system, you'll easily be able to bring your images smoothly into focus.
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AUD $439.00
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- Generous 102mm aperture – 200x more light than naked eye!
- Lightweight, portable and quick to set up
- For terrestrial & deep-sky observation
- Multi-coated achromatic objective lens
- Aluminum optical tube with dew cap/sunshade
- Adjustable objective lens cell
- Smooth 2″ rack & pinion focuser with 1.25″ adapter
- Superior design and craftsmanship
- Tripod not included
- 5 Years Sky-Watcher Limited Warranty