Telescopes & Astronomy
Beginner Telescopes
Buying your first telescope? Browse our curated selection of beginner telescopes.
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AUD $199.00Backorder Available
- A stable-yet-lightweight, versatile, and easy-to-use tripod perfect for just about any application
- Smoothly pan the horizon or tilt the viewing angle up and down with two directional adjustments—even flip your optic sideways
- Customize the configuration of your tripod to fit any viewing conditions: three leg sections allow the tripod to work with virtually any user or terrain
- Extendable center column provides even more height when needed
- Includes a specially designed, protective carrying care for storage and transport
- Quick-release mounting plate allows you to attach your optic to the tripod in seconds and switch between optics with ease
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AUD $249.95Backorder Available
Suitable for Binoculars, Spotting Scopes and Cameras.
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AUD $39.00Backorder Available
M48 11-Piece Stainless Steel Spacing Shim Set for precision back-focus adjustment in astrophotography. Includes shims ranging from 0.02mm to 1.0mm thickness, allowing fine-tuned spacing between your telescope and camera for optimal image quality.
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AUD $96.00Backorder: Allow 4-8 weeks
- Dovetail mounting plate fits narrow Vixen-style saddles as found on Orion AstroView EQ, SkyView Pro EQ, Sirius EQ-G, and unaltered Atlas EQ-G telescope mounts
- Also fits the dovetail saddle found on Orion VersaGo II, SkyView AZ, and TeleTrack altazimuth telescope mounts
- Multiple holes along the length lets you mount equipment right where you need it
- Attach all manner of accessories including telescope tube rings and astrophotography cameras equipped with a tripod socket
- Black anodized, machined aluminum construction for rigid support of attached telescopes and accessories
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AUD $164.00
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A must-have filter for safe observation of the sun through a telescope without damaging your eyes - optical glass filter fits snugly over your telescope's aperture to block 99.9% of incoming sunlight
Fits Orion Observer 70mm, ShortTube 80mm, StarSeeker 80mm, and AstroView 90mm refractors; Apex and StarMax 90mm Mak-Cass telescopes; and other models
Each Orion telescope solar filter is mounted in a foam-lined aluminum cell featuring three equidistant securing thumbscrews, 4x 1/16" thick adhesive foam tabs, and 4x 1/8" thick adhesive foam tabs for customized friction fit to your telescope
NOTE: Filter inside diameter is 107 mm. (approx 4.10 inches)
All Orion solar filters are designed for use with an adequate friction fit attachment. Thumbscrews should ONLY be used to keep filter securely in place once a friction fit has been achieved
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AUD $120.00
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- Custom-designed light shroud for the XX12 Truss Tube Dobsonian telescope blocks stray light to improve image contrast
- Made of opaque black, stretch nylon that fits the 12" Truss Tube reflector like a glove and fastens with elastic on both ends
- Breathable fabric will stay-put in light breezes
- Lessens accumulation of dust and dew on mirror surfaces while optimizing view contrast during use
- Made in the U.S.A.
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AUD $76.00
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Astrozap focusing Cap for 130mm optic, 155mm-165mm Learn More -
AUD $195.00
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AUD $389.00
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Beginners will want to start their astronomy journey with the fuss-free saxon 1149EQ Reflector Telescope.
This starter telescope comes with a focal length of 900mm and an aperture of 114mm, meaning you'll get bright and detailed views of sky objects. Combined with the accompanying eyepieces, finderscope, erecting eyepice and equatorial mount, you'll be able to appreciate views of the Moon, planets and bright deep sky objects in no time.
The saxon 1149EQ Reflector Telescope is easy to set up and lightweight enough to transport to and from your desired viewing site.
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