Telescopes & Astronomy
Beginner Telescopes
Buying your first telescope? Browse our curated selection of beginner telescopes.
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What will you use your telescope for? Explore the many uses of different types of telescopes.
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Choose your telescope by optical design or learn more about the different types of telescopes.
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AUD $54.99In Stock
- Get extra enjoyment out of your Celestron FirstScope Telescope!
- Kit includes a Moon filter and two eyepieces with 24X and 50X magnification
- The 5x24 finderscope makes locating objects much easier
- Take your FirstScope telescope anywhere with the nylon carry bag
- Learn more about the night sky with BONUS Astronomy Software download
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AUD $119.00In Stock
- Biological microscope with powers from 40x to 600x
- Zoom eyepiece from 10x to 20x; 4x, 15x, 30x objective lenses
- Top and bottom electric illumination
- Includes 3 prepared glass slides, 2 blank glass slides, 1 blank well slide, light diffuser, needle probe, eye dropper and tweezers
- Sample specimens to get you observing immediately: leaf, cloth, woven cloth, and quartz chip
- Plug and play—no drivers to install
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Regular Price: AUD $824.99
Special Price AUD $749.00
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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 $19.00In Stock
This alphabetical space baby book installment of the Baby University series is the perfect space introduction story for even the youngest astronomers and makes for a great space-themed baby gift!
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AUD $289.00In Stock
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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AUD $29.00In Stock
This book features breathtaking photographs that reveal the secrets of the micro world, from algae to atoms, dust to DNA and flies' eyes to flu viruses.
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AUD $129.00In Stock
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
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AUD $219.00In Stock
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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Regular Price: AUD $1,049.00
Special Price AUD $849.00
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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 $19.50In Stock
- An ideal reference for observing ringed Saturn and its brightest moons
- Identifies atmospheric features of Saturn using standard nomenclature
- Includes lists of all Saturn oppositions, observable conjunctions from 2014 to 2020
- Lists best filters for visual observation and astrophotography of Saturn
- Plastic-laminated for durability, the Saturn Map measures 25.25" x 11" when fully unfolded, and folds up to 8.5" x 11" for easy portability