Telescopes & Astronomy
Beginner Telescopes
Buying your first telescope? Browse our curated selection of beginner telescopes.
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AUD $895.00Backorder Available
- Enables automatic alignment of your Celestron computerized telescope
- No need to identify or locate any star in the sky–StarSense automatically aligns your telescope, so you can begin observing in minutes
- Aligns in 3 minutes or less
- Provides advanced mount modeling—align on numerous stars throughout the sky for extremely precise GoTo pointing accuracy
- StarSense hand controller included
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AUD $79.00Backorder Available
Balance your telescope on Sky-Watcher the AZ-EQ6 Mount Learn More -
AUD $249.00Backorder Available
Balance your telescope on the Sky-Watcher EQ8 Mount Learn More -
AUD $7,069.00Backorder Available
- 50kg payload German Equatorial Mount
- Super smooth periodic error curve
- Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC)
- Belt driven transmission to limit R.A. backlash
- Whisper slew
- Auto-home function
- D style telescope connection
- Freedom Find™ auxiliary encoders
- R.A. worm gear indexer
- R.A. and DEC indexers
- Sky-Watcher 5 Years Limited Warranty
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AUD $159.00Backorder Available
Sirius 2 " 38mm 70 Degree Eyepiece
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AUD $1,999.00Backorder Available
- 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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AUD $8,250.00Backorder Available
11" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
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AUD $6,049.00Backorder Available
9.25" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
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 $4,799.00Backorder Available
8" diffraction limited Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope
NOTE: The recommended solar filter for this scope for solar observing is the Astrozap Glass Solar Filter (Product No. 124451)
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AUD $19.00Backorder Available
- Compatible With E-3 Type Remote Control Terminal
- Electronic Shutter Release Cable
- Connect Your DSLR Camera to Sky-Watcher Computerised Mount
- 5 Years Australian Manufacturer Warranty
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