Telescopes & Astronomy
Beginner Telescopes
Buying your first telescope? Browse our curated selection of beginner telescopes.
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AUD $749.00In Stock
- This Celestron 2” Eyepiece and Filter Kit includes all the accessories you need to start using 2” eyepieces on your Schmidt-Cassegrain or refractor telescope
- You’ll get a 2” Mirror Diagonal, three E-Lux 2” eyepieces, a 2” 2X Barlow Lens, five colored filters to improve observations of the planets, and a foam-fitted aluminum carry case
- The 2” 90° Mirror Diagonal accepts 2” eyepieces, and attaches to the rear cell of SCT’s. An adapter is included for use with refractor telescopes.
- Celestron E-Lux eyepieces are a 3-element, fully multi-coated design. You’ll get a 26 mm, a 32 mm, and a 40 mm, for a great choice of magnification and field of view. Multiply your options by 2X when you use your 2” eyepieces with the included 2X Barlow.
- The most popular planetary filters are included in this kit. They are threaded to attach to most any 2” eyepiece or accessory.
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AUD $5,499.00In Stock
Experience our best optical performance with EdgeHD’s aplanatic, flat field Schmidt-Cassegrain optics for pinpoint stars all the way to the edge of today’s largest imaging sensors and widest eyepieces
The aluminum optical tube is fitted with tube vents which features an integrated 95-micron mesh filter that allows hot air to be released from behind the primary mirror. Mirror support knobs hold the mirror in place and reduce image shift during imaging
Versatile design accommodates 2 focal ratios: native f/10 or ultra-fast f/2 imaging with a removable secondary mirror and third-party accessories
Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings provide maximum light transmission
A 9x50 finderscope, 2” mirror diagonal for more comfortable viewing, and wide-angle 23 mm Luminos 2" eyepiece are all included.
For customers wishing to fit solar filters, the outside OTA diameter is 272 mm.
NOTE: For solar viewing the Astrozap Glass Solar filter (Product No. 124446) is recommended.
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AUD $94.99In Stock
- Instantly transform your normal Celestron 6” Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes(6" SCT) into a yellow-light solar telescope (complete list of 6" SCT look in description section)
- ISO compliant solar safe film protects your eyes when viewing the sun, unlike some other filters on the market
- Solar film produced in the USA by American Paper Optics, one of the suppliers recommended by NASA for safe solar viewing
- Designed from the telescope’s lens cap for a snug fit, each filter includes two safety Velcro straps and four self-adhesive Velcro pads for safely securing your solar filter in place
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AUD $599.00In Stock
Save some space in your home for the saxon 90/1250 EQ Observatory Cassegrain Telescope.
This short-tube Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope comes with an aperture of 90mm and a focal length of 1250mm. You'll be amazed by the bright, magnified views of the Moon's rocky surface, planets, star clusters, double stars and nebulae through this scope. Enjoy a stable viewing experience with the scope's sturdy German Equatorial mount with adjustable aluminium tripod, which allows for easy adjustments when viewing your intended sky object.
The portable saxon 90125EQ Observatory Cassegrain Telescope weighs just over 10 kg, making it a great addition to your stargazing journey.
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AUD $19.00In Stock
The Sirius Vixen Dovetail Bar 12cm provides a secure and reliable mounting solution for your telescope, allowing quick attachment and detachment from Vixen-style dovetail mounts. Crafted from durable materials for long-lasting performance, this compact 12cm bar is ideal for smaller optical tubes and ensures a stable connection for smooth, worry-free observing sessions.
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AUD $29.00In Stock
90 Degree Mirror Diagonal (Plastic)
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AUD $119.99In Stock
- Attaches directly to the rear cell of the larger Edge optical tubes
- Produces better illumination for today's larger full-frame imaging sensors, all the way to the corners
- Reduces vignetting–darkening around the edges of the image sensor–by providing unobstructed light to the camera
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AUD $179.00In Stock
The saxon 9x50 Finderscope with Bracket will help you pick out your target and align your telecope to it. Increased magnification means that you will be able to see more and deeper.
Spend some time with the saxon 9x50 Finderscope with Bracket so you can spend more time observing.
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AUD $199.00In Stock
Highest quality 2-inch Dielectric mirror diagonal with 99% reflectivity. Diagonal comes with 1.25-inch adapter and SCT adapter.
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