Telescopes & Astronomy
Beginner Telescopes
Buying your first telescope? Browse our curated selection of beginner telescopes.
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AUD $499.99Backorder Available
- Large 70 mm objective lenses for excellent light gathering in low light conditions or for astronomical observing
- Detachable RSR rail for attaching an optional red dot finderscope
- Rubber armored for improved ergonomics and protection from every day use in the field
- Waterproof and nitrogen purged for use in all weather conditions
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AUD $599.99Backorder Available
- Large 80 mm objective lenses for excellent light gathering in low light conditions or for astronomical observing
- Detachable RSR rail for attaching an optional red dot finderscope
- Rubber armored for improved ergonomics and protection from every day use in the field
- Waterproof and nitrogen purged for use in all weather conditions
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AUD $89.00Backorder Available
- The Celestron Cheshire Collimation Eyepiece is ideal for precise collimation of Newtonians and helpful for aligning Schmidt-Cassegrains
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AUD $89.00Backorder Available
- A nice beginner’s set of 1.25” planetary filters for any telescope.
- See features on the Moon & planets in a whole new light.
- The aluminum cell is threaded on top and bottom for stacking.
- Includes Wratten #12 Deep Yellow, #21 Orange, #80A Light Blue, and a #ND-96-0.3 Neutral Density Filter with 50% transmission.
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AUD $499.99Backorder Available
- Fits 14” Schmidt-Cassegrain and EdgeHD, and 36cm RASA telescope tubes
- Helps prevent dew formation on the Schmidt corrector lens
- Prevents off-axis glare from entering the optical system
- Rigid body with a velvet-lined interior surface to reduce stray light
- Two adjustable clips for easy installation and disassembly
- Cable management at the base of the shield —perfect for using the Fastar/Hyperstar configuration or using in conjunction with the Celestron Dew Heater Rings
- An included cover cap keeps your telescope free from dust when not in use
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AUD $49.99Backorder Available
- Omni eyepieces offer a quality 4-element Plössl optical design at a super affordable price
- Rubber eyecups provide comfort and increase contrast. Leave them up or fold them down when wearing eyeglasses.
- Beautiful matte aluminum barrels and blackened lens edges prevent internal reflections
- 1.25” barrels are threaded to accept filters
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AUD $54.00Backorder Available
saxon Counterweight for EQ2 Mount (3.5kg)
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AUD $699.99Backorder Available
- Manual German equatorial mount with setting circles - to accurately locate and track sky objects
- 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 a motor drive
- Motor drive automatically tracks celestial objects as they appear to move across the night sky
- 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 $699.00Backorder Available
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AUD $5.90Backorder Available
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