Telescopes
Beginner Telescopes

Buying your first telescope? Browse our curated selection of beginner telescopes.
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AUD $4,049.00
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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 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT optical coatings and Fastar compatibility
- Computerized GoTo mount with high-performance brass 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 filter for this scope for solar observing is the Astrozap Glass Solar Filter (Product No. 124451)
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AUD $999.00
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The saxon 16-48x65 ED Spotting Scope is a must-have for amazing image reproduction.
Great for birding, hunting, even casual astronomy, this scope features 65mm multi-coated objectives at a medium magnification range of 16-48x. The Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass gives distinct colouration and sharpness even in low light conditions.
This spotting scope comes with a smooth turning focus knob; and a waterproof, fogproof and nitrogen-purged body.
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AUD $999.00
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You can't get enough of big scopes due to its light-gathering capabilities but what about storage? Well, the saxon 8" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope may just be the answer!
This Dobsonian telescope will bring you to the galaxies and back, thanks to its 203mm parabolic mirror and focal length of 1200mm. This scope's collapsible truss tube design makes it easy to assemble and disassemble to transport in between uses.
NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust in storage we recommend the Pegasus 6-8" Dust cover for the bottom primary cell of your scope as well as the top secondary cell. (Product Number 126685)
For solar observing we recommend the following Glass Solar Filters for this scope.
Astrozap Glass Solar Filter 232 - 238 mm (Product No. 124449).
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AUD $5,449.00
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- 8” EdgeHD Optics: Provides superb visual and astro-imaging performance, free of coma and field curvature.
- Rechargeable lithium-iron battery with enough power for 10 hours of continuous observing
- Built-in WiFi: No Hand controller required! Just use your smartphone or tablet which connects to the telescope via WiFi.
- StarSense Auto Align: Automatically aligns your telescope and works with the SkyPortal app for complete wireless control.
- Fastar/HyperStar compatible: Image deep sky objects in seconds at f/2, often eliminating the need to autoguide or track on a wedge.
- NexStar Evolution Mount: Packed with convenient features, including manual release clutches and precision machined worm gears for both axes, tray lighting, USB charge port, tray lighting for your accessories, and more.
- Fully motorized computer go-to: After automatically aligning with StarSense, select and go to objects with a tap on your smartphone.
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AUD $1,269.00
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You expect nothing less than crystal-clear images in your scope, but what are you going to do with the mount and tripod you already have? Mount it with the saxon 250DS Astrophotography Newtonian Telescope, that's what!
Combined with the aperture of 254mm and focal length of 1200mm, this scope is great for prime-focus photography. Higher quality images can be achieved with the optional coma corrector.
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AUD $419.00
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The saxon 5" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope is the perfect telescope for budding astronomers.
This telescope comes with a focal length of 650mm and an aperture of 130mm which provides bright, sharp views of sky objects. This scope sits on a stable tabletop base and weighs just under 7 kg, making it easy to carry indoors and outdoors between use. You get two 1.25" eyepieces with your pre-assembled telescope - all you need to do is attach your eyepiece to start observing!
The saxon 5" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope makes a great gift for astronomers of all ages and doubles as a great display piece.
NOTE: This is a table top telscope.
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AUD $1,799.00
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You expect nothing less than crystal-clear images in your scope, but what are you going to do with the mount and tripod you already have? Mount it with the saxon 300DS Astrophotography Newtonian Telescope, that's what!
Combined with the aperture of 300mm and focal length of 1500mm, this scope is great for prime-focus photography. Higher quality images can be achieved with the optional coma corrector
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Regular Price: AUD $969.00
Special Price AUD $949.00
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Planning a telescope upgrade that won't hurt the bank balance? You'll be amazed what the saxon 15075EQ3 Velocity Reflector Telescope has to offer!
This telescope comes with a high aperture of 150mm and a focal length of 750mm. The quality optics in the scope's lens maximises light transmission giving you high contrast, high-resolution imags. This scope will take you to where the planets, star clusters, double stars, nebulae and galaxies are.
Enjoy a great observing session with the sturdy saxon 15075EQ3 Velocity Reflector Telescope.
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AUD $219.00
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Introducing a grab and go telescope, the saxon 70mm Traveller scope features a focal length of 400mm, 70mm objective lens, a 45 degree image-erecting prism and a generous magnification of up to 165x.
This telescope includes a pre-assembled tripod, two 1.25” eyepieces, a cleaning cloth and a bonus padded bag pack.
Compact and portable, the new saxon 70mm Traveller scope is your new grab and go telescope for land and astronomical viewing.
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AUD $5,349.00
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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