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Beginner Telescopes
Buying your first telescope? Browse our curated selection of beginner telescopes.
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AUD $799.00
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Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required. Patented, award-winning StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate the telescope’s position in real-time.
NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust in storage we recommend the Pegasus 6-8" Dust cover for the bottom of your scope. (Product Number 126685)
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AUD $249.00
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- Solid, sturdy tripod exclusively for the StarSense Explorer Tabletop Dobsonian
- Securely lock your Dobsonian base and telescope to the tripod with three captured screws
- Customize the telescope’s height with adjustable tripod legs.
- Built-in accessory tray holds your eyepieces and other essentials when not in use
- Tripod legs collapse for easy transport
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AUD $499.00
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- Manual altazimuth telescope and with pan handle control for smooth and accurate pointing.
- Adjustable, full height steel tripod with deluxe accessory tray.
- Quick and easy no-tool setup.
- Accessories include a 20mm and 10mm eyepiece, a finderscope, and an erect image diagonal - ideal for both terrestrial and astronomical use.
- Coated all-glass optics for clear, crisp images.
- Celestron Starry Night Software included.
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Regular Price: AUD $579.00
Special Price AUD $399.00
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- 90mm refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics and a lightweight frame.
- Observe in no time with a quick and easy, no-tool setup
- Accessories include: two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), erect image star diagonal, and a finderscope.
- Panning handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing.
- Adjustable height tripod
- Download Starry Night Basic Software with a 36,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies
- Warranty: 2 Years
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AUD $299.00
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- Quick and easy no-tool setup
- StarPointer for convenience
- Quick release dovetail attachment
- Pan handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing
- Rugged pre-assembled tripod with steel tube legs provides a rigid and stable platform
- All coated glass optics for clear, crisp images
- Deluxe accessory tray for convenient and accessible storage of accessories
- Download Starry Night Basic Software with a 36,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies
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AUD $2,999.00
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- Explore the Universe and control your NexStar Evolution telescope with the free Celestron SkyPortal app for iOS and Android!
- Compact, portable 6-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT optical coatings and Fastar compatibility
- Computerized GoTo mount with high-performance worm gears and motors for improved tracking accuracy, along with reduced gear backlash
- Rechargeable lithium-iron 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:
The recommended solar filters for this scope for solar observing are;
the Orion 185 mm (7.17") Glass Solar Filter (Product No. 125081) or
the Meade Glass White Light Solar Filter 172 - 180 mm (Product No. 125918).
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AUD $2,899.00
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- The world’s most beloved telescope! The classic, 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain revolutionized amateur astronomy in the 1970s. Now, the iconic “orange tube” design is updated with all the latest features to provide the best stargazing experience for beginners and experienced observers alike.
- Large, 8-inch aperture with excellent light-gathering ability provides spectacular views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Whirlpool Galaxy and Hercules Globular Cluster.
- 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 filter for this scope for solar observing is the Astrozap Glass Solar Filter (Product No. 124451)
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AUD $4,899.00
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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
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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AUD $9,999.00
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- 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 $1,299.00
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- 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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