Telescopes & Astronomy

Originally used for lighting purposes, astronomers have adopted these optically-correct "colour gel" filters to use use on flashlights, computer screens, smartphone and camera screens to preserve night vision, and is a must for star parties. Outperforms regular cellophane with colour consistency. Learn More

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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• German Equatorial Mount
• Belt driven transmission for limiting the backlash
• Adjustable steel tripod with an accessory tray
• Illuminated polar scope included for precise polar alignment
• Bubble level for perfect levelling
• Aluminium setting circle dials allow for quick target acquisition via celestial coordinates
• Worm gear tracking controls provides a full 360° manipulation of the RA and DEC axis
• V and D style telescope connection
• Permanent Periodic Error Correction (PPEC)
• Sky-Watcher 5 Years Limited Warranty

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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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• 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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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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