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Buying your first telescope? Browse our curated selection of beginner telescopes.
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AUD $289.00In Stock
The all-rounder saxon 114/500 AZ Reflector Telescope features easy assembly and portability, making it THE scope for beginner astronomers.
This telescope comes with a focal length of 500mm and an aperture of 114mm which will give you good views of the Moon, planets, bright nebulae and star clusters. The aluminium optical tube also has a rack-and-pinion focuser, ensuring smooth adjustments to focus your object into place. This scope's accessory pack includes two 1.25" eyepieces, a finderscope, an erecting eyepiece, a barlow lens and an adjustable aluminium tripod with accessory tray.
For a great beginner scope without the hefty price tag, look no further than the saxon 1145AZ Reflector Telescope.
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AUD $399.99In Stock
Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.
Patent-pending StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time. Check phone compatibility here.
StarSense Explorer app automatically generates a list of objects currently visible. View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city. Or take your telescope to darker skies to view faint, deep sky objects.
NOTE: The Starsense telscope uses your smartphone as a navigation device only, not to take photos.
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Regular Price: AUD $8,549.00
Special Price AUD $4,999.00
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- Increased 75 lb load capacity. Exceptional load capacity to weight ratio
- Additional Aux accessory ports and autoguider port on the Dec axis for better cable management
- Larger 144 mm diameter worm wheels to better and more accurately drive heavier loads
- Longer 270 mm dovetail saddle to better support larger optical tubes
- Massive 70 mm stainless steel tripod legs with a wider stance for improved stability under heavy loads
- New accessory tray holds three 1.25” and two 2” eyepieces with an upright stand for your smartphone or tablet
- Heavy duty, 31.5 mm stainless steel counterweight shaft to support additional counterweights
- Spring-loaded brass worm wheel and stainless steel worm gear reduce friction and provide optimum gear mesh
- Internal cabling for worry-free remote operation. Power input and lower accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags
- Includes Celestron's new PWI telescope control software, co-developed by PlaneWave Instruments. Software features multi-point mount modeling for extremely precise pointing accuracy
- Adjustable EQ head position to optimize center of gravity over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3°-65° latitude range
- Integrated handles for easy transport and portability
- All-new ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs
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Regular Price: AUD $11,749.00
Special Price AUD $9,799.00
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- 11" HD Optical Tube Assembly
- CGX 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 23 mm Luminos 2" eyepiece are all included
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AUD $9,749.00In Stock
- 9.25" HD Optical Tube Assembly
- CGX 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 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 $99.99In Stock
- Designed to fit 19mm counterweight shafts
- Sturdy lock knob keeps the counterweight safely on the shaft
- For full list of compatible mounts, please see description section below
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Regular Price: AUD $5,499.00
Special Price AUD $4,749.00
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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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Regular Price: AUD $8,099.00
Special Price AUD $6,899.00
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- 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
- Aluminum optical tube with tube vents featuring an integrated 95-micron mesh filter 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 3 focal ratios: native f/10, f/7 with the addition of a focal reducer, 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
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Regular Price: AUD $5,349.00
Special Price AUD $2,999.00
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- Load rated capacity to 55 lbs (25kg)
- Heavy Duty belt-drive system minimizes backlash while providing smooth motor operation under heavy loads
- Spring-loaded brass worm wheel and stainless steel worm gear reduce friction and provide optimum gear mesh
- Internal cabling for worry-free remote operation. Power input and accessory ports remain stationary while the mount slews to avoid snags
- Control software developed in conjunction with PlaneWave Instruments for professional level control operation and imaging
- Adjustable EQ head position to optimize center of gravity over the tripod and fully utilize the increased 3°-65° latitude range
- 2" steel legs with height index marks for quick leveling
- Two handles for easy pickup and transport
- All-new ergonomically designed dovetail clamping knobs
- All-new ergonomic latitude adjuster for smooth and easy adjustment under full loads
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AUD $1,999.00In Stock
- Celestron’s iconic “orange tube” design is updated with all the latest features to provide the best stargazing experience for beginners and experienced observers alike.
- 6-inch aperture with excellent light-gathering ability provides 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: The recommended solar filters for this scope for solar observing are;
- the Orion 185 mm (7.17") Glass Solar Filter (Product No. 125081)
- the Meade Glass White Light Solar Filter 172 - 180 mm (Product No. 125918).
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