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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AUD $199.00In Stock
- High-magnification 5mm focal length 1.25" eyepiece designed for exceptional planetary and lunar viewing through any telescope
- Flat field eyepiece design ensures sharp focus out to the edge of its wide 55-degree apparent field of view
- Barrel distortion and field curvature commonly seen in standard eyepiece designs are not seen in Orion Edge-On eyepieces
- Features a long 20mm eye relief for comfortable with or without eyeglasses
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AUD $1,999.00In Stock
The HEQ5 GOTO mounts are the perfect entry level computerised GOTO mount for beginners as well as experienced astronomers. The HEQ5 provides extremely high precision tracking and have built in autoguider ports.
This heavy-duty HEQ5 Pro mount has a maximun rated payload capcity of 13.7 kg and is a smaller version of the venerable and sturdy EQ6 Pro and NEQ6 Pro mounts. The HEQ5 Pro is specially designed for observers wanting to step into astro imaging but may find the EQ6 mounts a bit too heavy.
The HEQ5 pro comes with a 3 year limited warranty.
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AUD $15.00In Stock
M42 x 0.75mm Aluminium Alloy Extension Spacer Ring for telescope photography. This 15mm spacer can help you achieve precise back-focus spacing in your imaging train.
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AUD $7,349.00In Stock
The Celestron Origin Mark II is an all-in-one intelligent home observatory that automatically aligns, focuses, and captures stunning deep-sky images—delivering them straight to your phone or tablet in real time. Powered by patented RASA f/2.2 optics and built-in AI processing, it transforms any backyard into an astrophotography studio with no experience required.
- Stargazing and Astroimaging Redefined: Celestron Origin is an intelligent, all-in-one home observatory that captures stunning views of faint, deep-sky celestial objects and delivers them to your phone or tablet. The images you capture in seconds look better than what you’d see in the eyepiece of a much larger telescope under much darker skies.
- Revolutionary RASA Optical Technology: Origin’s patented 6” Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph (RASA) optical design places it in a class by itself. With its large aperture and fast f/2.2 focal ratio, you get unparalleled image brightness and clarity with less exposure time.
- Next-Generation 678C Camera: Sony’s latest Starvis 2 color CMOS technology—offering improved resolution, enhanced sensitivity, and a serious leap in image quality.
- Automatic, AI-powered Astrophotography:As Origin captures data, built-in AI algorithms autonomously stack and process every frame in real-time. Galaxies and nebulae instantly come to life—sharp, detailed, and in brilliant color—all with no user intervention.
- Automated Setup with StarSense: To get started, place Origin outside, turn it on, and connect to the app. Using Celestron’s patented StarSense technology, Origin scans the sky and autonomously focuses and aligns itself. You’re ready to select a target and start imaging in less than two minutes.
- Intuitive App Interface: The user-friendly Celestron Origin Powered by SkySafari™ app for iOS and Android, developed in partnership with Simulation Curriculum offers a simple yet powerful planetarium interface, making it easy to navigate the sky and control the system.
- Share the View with Everyone: Multiple users can use the Origin app to view the telescope’s live feed simultaneously. You can also cast the view to your smart TV or save and share it instantly.
- Advanced Features: As you grow in the hobby, download the raw image files you capture for more advanced manual processing. You can also experiment with filters and use Origin for night-vision or land-based observing during the day.
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AUD $49.00In Stock
- Optimal Night Vision: A traditional white flashlight can ruin your night vision in an instant. Preserve your eyes’ dark adaptation while navigating your environment safely with this red-only LED headlamp. It minimizes disruption and allows for extended stargazing sessions without eye strain.
- Hands-Free Convenience: Enjoy the freedom of hands-free illumination with this adjustable headlamp. It’s perfect for setting up telescopes, handling star charts, and more.
- Multiple Light Modes: Seamlessly switch between two brightness levels, a blinking light, and an SOS setting.
- Comfortable Fit: The adjustable, ergonomic head strap provides a secure and comfortable fit, ideal for long nights under the stars. And with a 45° adjustable angle, you can direct the light where you want it.
- Long Battery Life: Powered by an efficient LED, this headlamp offers up to 100 hours of continuous use, ensuring reliable performance for all your adventures.
- Versatile and Portable: Perfect for astronomers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts, this headlamp is a versatile, grab-and-go tool for a variety of nighttime activities.
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AUD $9.95In Stock
Designed specifically for full-frame (24 mm) sensors, these professional-grade cleaning swabs feature ultra-soft, lint-free microfiber tips that gently lift dust, oil, and smudges without scratching delicate sensor glass. Each swab is individually sealed to ensure contamination-free use right out of the pack.
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Regular Price: AUD $14,849.00
Special Price AUD $11,799.00
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- 11" HD Optical Tube Assembly
- CGX-L EQ Mount and Tripod
- Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings provide maximum light transmission
- A 9x50 finderscope, 2” mirror diagonal for more comfortable viewing, and wide-angle 23mm Luminos 2" eyepiece are all included
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AUD $39.00In Stock
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AUD $29.00In Stock
Save with this bundle of cleaning essentials. A great cleaning kit for all your fine optics--telescopes, eyepieces, binoculars, camera sensors, eyeglasses, and more.
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AUD $74.99In Stock
- Adjusts back-focus between your camera and telescope for the best astroimaging results
- Kit includes 3 spacer rings of different lengths (7.5mm, 12mm, 30mm)
- Threads to your T-Ring and T-Adapter with standard male and female T-Threads
Staff note: this kit provides you with a selection of spacer rings sizes such as 7.5mm and 12mm that are not commonly found elsewhere.
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