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AUD $499.99
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- 80 mm Refractor Spotting Scope
- Multi-Coated optics
- 45° viewing angle
- 20-60x zoom eyepiece
- Sight tube for quick targeting
- Waterproof
- Soft carrying case
- 2 Year Warranty
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AUD $419.00
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- Fully-multi coated optics deliver bright images, even in low-light conditions
- Straight and angled eyepieces fit every viewing scenario
- Sturdy, tabletop tripod with built-in window mount included for stable viewing
- Hard plastic case safely stores scope and tripod
- Soft carrying case protects scope and tripod for easy in-field transport
- Variety of magnifications and objective lenses fit every need
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AUD $2,899.00
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- Wifi compatible
- Compact, portable 5-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT optical coatings
- Computerized GoTo mount with high-performance worm gears and motors for improved tracking accuracy, along with reduced gear backlash
- Rechargeable lithium-iron phosphate battery with enough power for 10 hours of continuous observing
- Improved industrial design with manual clutches and integrated carry handles, plus the added convenience of two accessory trays and a USB charge port for your smart device
NOTE: For solar observing we recommend the Astrozap Glass Solar Filter (Product No. 124466) for use on this telescope.
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AUD $1,199.00
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- 5" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Design
- StarBright XLT Coatings
- 25 mm (50x) Eyepiece
- 45° Erect Image Diagonal
- 6x30 Erect Image Finderscope
- Water-Resistant Soft-Sided Case
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
NOTE: For solar observing we recommend the Astrozap Glass Solar Filter (Product No. 124466) for use on this telescope.
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AUD $3,499.00
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- 6" (150mm) f/8 objective lens is perfect for high contrast planetary views
- The most compact and portable of Celestron’s German equatorial mounts offers the same rigidity as our larger mounts with minimal flexure and an improved industrial design
- Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lb
- Every feature an astroimager wants: PEC, an autoguider port, the ability to image across the meridian, and more
- NEW dual saddle plate is compatible with narrow CG-5 dovetails and wider CGE dovetail. Also compatible with Vixen format dovetails longer than 100mm, but not compatible with Losmandy D format plates.
- Latitude range allows the mount to perform between 7° and 77° latitude
- Accessories include a 20mm eyepiece, 1.25” star diagonal, and 9x50 finderscope
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AUD $9,699.00
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Celestron's EdgeHD is an aplanatic, flat field Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that produces aberration-free images across a wide visual and photographic field of view.- EQ6-R Equatorial Go-To 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
- Freedom Find™ encoders
- Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC)
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AUD $5,449.00
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Celestron's EdgeHD is an aplanatic, flat field Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that produces aberration-free images across a wide visual and photographic field of view.
- EQ6-R Equatorial Go-To 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
- Freedom Find™ encoders
- Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC)
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AUD $7,249.00
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Celestron's EdgeHD is an aplanatic, flat field Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that produces aberration-free images across a wide visual and photographic field of view.
- EQ6-R Equatorial Go-To 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
- Freedom Find™ encoders
- Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC)
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 $3,999.00
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- 10” (254 mm) f/5 optical design gives excellent wide field views
- Parabolic primary mirror minimizes spherical aberration to produce a better image
- 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
- Freedom Find™ encoders
- Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC)
NOTE: This EQ6-R mount comes with two 5.1 kg counterweights as standard.
With this optical tube installed the mount will require an addtional 5.1 kg counterweight to balance this set up if the counterweight extension bar in the kit is not used.
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AUD $3,699.00
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- 8” (200 mm) f/5 optical design gives excellent wide field views
- Parabolic primary mirror minimizes spherical aberration to produce a better image
- 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
- Freedom Find™ encoders
- Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC)
- Includes laser collimator