Telescopes & Astronomy
Beginner Telescopes
Buying your first telescope? Browse our curated selection of beginner telescopes.
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AUD $1,999.00Backorder Available
The HEQ5 GOTO mounts are the perfect entry level computerised GOTO mount for beginners as well as experienced astronomers. The HEQ5 provides extremely high precision tracking and have built in autoguider ports.
This heavy-duty HEQ5 Pro mount has a maximun rated payload capcity of 13.7 kg and is a smaller version of the venerable and sturdy EQ6 Pro and NEQ6 Pro mounts. The HEQ5 Pro is specially designed for observers wanting to step into astro imaging but may find the EQ6 mounts a bit too heavy.
The HEQ5 pro comes with a 3 year limited warranty.
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AUD $1,799.00Backorder Available
For the serious astronomer who won't compromise on quality and useability, the saxon 12" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope is perfect for you.
Due to the size of this item, this item is sold in three separate components, the the timber base, the tube and the primary cell with mirror. The primary cell will need to be installed into the tube and the scope collimated prior to use.

NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust, spiders and other pesky critters in storage, we recommend the Pegasus 12" Dust cover for the bottom of your scope. (Product Number 126687)
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The saxon 8" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope delivers impressive deep sky views with its 203mm aperture and 1200mm focal length, making it easy to explore the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. Featuring a tool-free assembly and intuitive Dobsonian mount, it's an ideal choice for beginner astronomers seeking reliable performance at an affordable price.
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The saxon 6" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope is your pathway to the night skies!
This telescope comes with a light-grabbing aperture of 153mm (6 inches) and a 1.2 metre (4 foot) long tube giving you a focal length of 1200mm - perfect for viewing the Moon upclose as well as bright deep sky objects.
The easy to use and affordable saxon 6" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope is perfect for the amateur astronomer and serious beginners.

NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust and those pesky little spiders and other critters in storage, we recommend the Pegasus 6-8" Dust cover for the bottom of your scope. (Product Number 126685)
For solar observing we recommend the following Glass Solar Filters for this scope.
Astrozap Glass Solar Filter 181 - 187 mm mm (Product No. 124465).
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If you're looking for a spotting scope that has good specifications and great value, you'll love the Saxon 20-60x80 Angled Spotting Scope.
With multi-coated optics, variable 20-60x zoom magnification and large objective lens of 80mm, you'll be able to view your target clearly with ease.
Suitable for hunting, target shooting or digiscoping.
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We've combined long-range viewing with sharp, clear images all in the the saxon 22-67x100 Spotting Scope.
Designed for birders, especially those intending to venture into digiscoping, this spotting scope gives an amazing zoom range with magnifications of up to 67x.
Waterproof, fogproof and nitrogen-purged, the saxon 22-67x100 Spotting Scope promises maximum performance no matter the use.
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AUD $869.00Backorder Available
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 200DS Astrophotography Newtonian Telescope, that's what!
Combined with the aperture of 200mm and focal length of 1000mm, this scope is great for prime-focus photography. Higher quality images can be achieved with the optional coma corrector.
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Single axis motor drive for EQ1 mount, with 9V battery
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AUD $419.00Backorder Available
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 $1,429.00Backorder Available
Make the saxon 100 ED Refractor Telescope part of your astronomy journey with its quality optics and portability.
With an aperture of 100mm and a focal length of 900mm, this telecope is perfect for wide field photography of both land and sky objects. Weighing just under 4 kg, this OTA can easily be transported around and mounted on your choice of mount and tripod.
For a high-performing telescope at an affordable price tag, your choice has to be the saxon 100 ED Refractor Telescope.
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