Telescopes & Astronomy
Beginner Telescopes
Buying your first telescope? Browse our curated selection of beginner telescopes.
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AUD $2,199.00In Stock
- Holds a maximum instrument capacity of 30 lbs (13.6kg)
- Integer gear ratios and permanently programmable Periodic Error Correction eliminates recurring track errors from the worm gear
- New motors offer improved tracking performance & provide more power to overcome load imbalances
- Updated industrial design offers more rigidity, less flexure and improved aesthetics
- New design allows viewing or imaging across the meridian without interference from the motors housings
- Improved latitude range - can be used between 7 – 77° latitude
- Improved electronics with increased memory for future expansion
- NexStar+ hand control offers multiple language programming (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish)
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AUD $29.00In Stock
T-ring with M42 thread Learn More -
AUD $29.00In Stock
A handy guide to go along with your new scope!
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AUD $84.99In Stock
- Fits telescopes with 1.25” focusers or visual backs, 90° viewing angle, best for observing objects overhead
- Accepts standard 1.25” eyepieces, Barlow lenses, and other accessories with a 1.25” insert barrel
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AUD $84.99In Stock
- A great accessory for daytime terrestrial viewing with your telescope
- This 1.25” diagonal produces right side up and left-to-right correct images when used with refractors and catadioptric (Schmidt-Cassegrain) telescopes
- Inserts into 1.25” focusers or visual backs; accepts standard 1.25” eyepieces
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AUD $19.00In Stock
- For use with 1.25” eyepieces.
- More light transmission than 13%, making it great for planets.
- Reduce glare from bright objects such as the Moon, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter.
- Accentuate subtle detail for the Moon and planets
- Polar ice caps of Mars in large telescopes
- Limb hazes and terminator clouds of Mars
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AUD $1,749.00In Stock
- 5-inch aperture provides excellent light-gathering ability at an affordable price. You’ll get impressive views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula, while retaining a compact form factor.
- Fully automated GoTo mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you.
- SkyAlign technology gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Even if you’re unfamiliar with the night sky, you can easily align your telescope on any three bright objects.
- Unique single fork arm design and sturdy steel tripod all break down into separate components for easy transport and quick assembly.
NOTE: For solar observing we recommend the Astrozap Glass Solar Filter (Product No. 124466) for use on this telescope.
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AUD $19.50In Stock
- An indispensable reference guide for observing the "Red Planet"
- Identifies Martian features using classical albedo and modern nomenclature
- Lists all opposition and conjunction events from 2014 to 2020
- Recommends best filters for visual observation and astrophotography of Mars
- Plastic-laminated for durability, the Mars Map measures 25.25" x 11" when fully unfolded, and folds up to 8.5" x 11" for easy portability
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