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 $699.99Backorder Available
- The EdgeHD .7x Focal Reducer Lens makes your EdgeHD 9.25" one full F-Stop faster than f/10, reducing your exposure time by half to capture the same brightness of object
- 4-element lens design
- Maintains similar flat-field performance as native EdgeHD optical design
- Increases field of view by 43% to better capture wide field images
- Threads directly onto the 3.25" threads of the EdgeHD which reduces mechanical vignetting and allows for use with larger (full frame) sensors and Off-Axis Guiders
- Maintains the identical back focus when used at f/10 and provides generous back focus to accommodate additional accessories and wide variety of cameras
- Allows use of existing EdgeHD T-Adapters with or without the Reducer Lens
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AUD $2,899.00Backorder Available
- 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 $214.99Backorder Available
- Perfect support for a spotting scope, binocular, camera, or small telescope
- Sturdy aluminum tripod adjusts in height from 18.9 inches to 70.5 inches and includes a two-way fluid pan head with quick release plate
- The four-section legs can be set to three different angles and use quick and easy flip lever locks for length adjustment
- The center column can be extended when additional height is needed. A retractable hook lets you add weight if extra stability is required.
- Comes with a tripod case and shoulder strap
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AUD $5,199.00Backorder Available
- 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly (OTA)
- Features Celestron's premium patented StarBright XLT optical coatings
- 2800mm focal length (f/10)
- Fastar compatible
- Tube constructed of durable and lightweight aluminum
- Includes: 40mm eyepiece (70x), 9x50 optical finderscope, star diagonal, 1.25” visual back, CGEM-style dovetail bar
NOTE: For solar observing the recommended solar filter is the Astrozap Glass solar filter 308-314 mm (Product Number 124447). This solar filter is a perfect fit for this OTA.
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AUD $12,899.00Backorder Available
- 14" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly (OTA)
- Features Celestron's premium patented StarBright XLT optical coatings
- 3910mm focal length (f/11)
- Fastar compatible
- Tube constructed of durable and lightweight aluminum
- Includes: 40mm eyepiece (98x), 9x50 optical finderscope, 2” star diagonal, 2” visual back, CGEM-style dovetail bar
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AUD $8,499.99Backorder Available
- Fast, wide-field 11” f/2.2 optical design with rare-earth glass for images free of false color, coma, and field curvature
- Large 43.3mm optimized image circle maintains pinpoint stars to the far corners of even the largest astroimaging sensors, while the usable field extends even further to 52mm for larger format sensors
- New Ultra-Stable Focus System (USFS) minimizes focus shift and mirror flop
- Integrated air-cooling system features a quiet, high-output 12V MagLev fan and vents with mesh filters to prevent dust ingress
- Common camera adapters (T-thread and M48) included for easy attachment to popular CCD and DSLR cameras
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AUD $54.99Backorder Available
- The Celestron Universal T-Adapter connects a DSLR or SLR camera to a refractor for prime focus photography
- The adapter’s chrome barrel slides into any focuser that accepts 1.25” accessories
- T-Threads accept camera brand specific T-Ring (sold separately)
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AUD $199.00Backorder Available
- Store your entire telescope kit—optical tube, mount, and tripod—in one protected, portable, grab-and-go case.
- Ultra-durable 900 denier outer and super smooth inner polyester layers, sandwich 16mm thick EPE foam sheets to create a protective barrier for your telescope, tripod and mount.
- A PVC-reinforced hard bottom panel provides extra protection from the elements and minor bumps
- Three configurable, padded internal walls with Velcro strips help you get the perfect, customized fit for all your gear.
- Stash accessories in the external zippered pocket, bonus padded accessory bag, or clip them to the case’s external loops.
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AUD $129.99Backorder Available
- Store your 8” Schmidt-Cassegrain or EdgeHD optical tube in this protected, portable, grab-and-go case.
- Ultra-durable and water resistant, 900 denier outer and super smooth inner polyester layers, sandwich 16mm thick EPE foam sheets to create a protective barrier for your telescope.
- Multiple zippers allow for easy packing and removal of the optical tube.
- External, hidden zippered pocket stores your eyepieces and other accessories.
- Padded shoulder strap allows you to carry your optical tube to your observing site hands-free.
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AUD $164.99Backorder Available
- Store your 11” Schmidt-Cassegrain or EdgeHD optical tube in this protected, portable, grab-and-go case.
- Ultra-durable and water resistant, 900 denier outer and super smooth inner polyester layers, sandwich 16mm thick EPE foam sheets to create a protective barrier for your telescope.
- Multiple zippers allow for easy packing and removal of the optical tube.
- External, hidden zippered pocket stores your eyepieces and other accessories.
- Padded shoulder strap allows you to carry your optical tube to your observing site hands-free