Telescopes & Astronomy
Beginner Telescopes
Buying your first telescope? Browse our curated selection of beginner telescopes.
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AUD $7,349.00In Stock
- 9.25” (235mm) f/10 EdgeHD optical tube fully corrects for coma and field curvature, delivering a truly flat field
- Native f/10 focal ratio can achieve the image scale necessary to capture the smallest of deep sky objects—or image at f/7 with optional focal reducer and f/2 with third-party lens assembly
- Premium patented StarBright XLT optical coatings provide maximum light transmission
- Compact and portable Advanced VX mount offers a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lb with the same rigidity as our larger mounts and minimal flexure
- Every feature an astroimager wants: PEC, an autoguider port, the ability to image across the meridian, and more.
- Dual saddle plate is compatible with narrow CG-5 dovetails and wider CGE dovetail.
- Accessories included: 23mm eyepiece - 2", 1.25” Star Diagonal, and a 6x30 finderscope
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AUD $2,295.00Backorder Available
Heavy-duty GoTo mount with stainless steel tripod and a payload of 18.20 kg for astrophotography. Learn More -
AUD $799.00Backorder Available
Go-To mount with steel tripod Learn More -
AUD $79.00Backorder Available
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AUD $119.00Backorder Available
The EQ6 extension tube extends the height of the EQ6 mount so it is easier for the observer to look into a long refractor. Learn More -
AUD $2,999.99Backorder Available
- German Equatorial Mount
- Belt driven transmission for limiting the backlash
- Adjustable steel tripod with an accessory tray
- Illuminated polar scope included for precise polar alignment
- Bubble level for perfect levelling
- Aluminium setting circle dials allow for quick target acquisition via celestial coordinates
- Worm gear tracking controls provides a full 360° manipulation of the RA and DEC axis
- V and D style telescope connection
- Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC)
- Sky-Watcher 5 Years Limited Warranty
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AUD $7,069.00Backorder Available
- 50kg payload German Equatorial Mount
- Super smooth periodic error curve
- Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC)
- Belt driven transmission to limit R.A. backlash
- Whisper slew
- Auto-home function
- D style telescope connection
- Freedom Find™ auxiliary encoders
- R.A. worm gear indexer
- R.A. and DEC indexers
- Sky-Watcher 5 Years Limited Warranty
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AUD $2,499.00Backorder Available
The Saxon NEQ6 Pro GOTO Mount with steel tripod is the heavy hitter of GOTO mounts being the favourite tracking mount for serious astro imagers and visual astronomers.
This robust mount provides the precision and stability needed for serious observing
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AUD $2,185.00Backorder Available
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AUD $4,679.00Backorder Available
- 40 lbs payload capacity
- Dual-fit Vixen/CG-5 and Losmandy/CGE dovetail saddle
- 2" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling
- USB 2.0 port on hand control for direct links to a PC via ASCOM supported software.
- Internal cabling throughout for worry-free remote operation
- Low cog DC Servo motor with integrated optical encoders offer smooth, quiet operation
- Built-in polar alignment program to polar align on any star in the sky
- Longer clutch levers to make tightening and loosening of clutches easier
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