Telescopes & Astronomy
Beginner Telescopes
Buying your first telescope? Browse our curated selection of beginner telescopes.
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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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AUD $29.00
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- Three gorgeous, full-color, Orion-designed posters perfect for decorating and educating!
- Solar System Poster measures 30"x 20" and features stunning pictures of the Sun and planets in our solar system
- Observing the Moon Poster measures 30" x 20" and is packed with vital information for lunar explorations with telescopes and binoculars
- Meteor Showers Poster measures 20"x 30" and includes helpful information and tips for observing meteors
- All three posters are folded into a convenient 7.5" x 10" size and shipped in a protective plastic sleeve
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AUD $10.00
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Car Cigarette lighter to 2.5mm DC Power Plug Learn More -
AUD $19.00
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AUD $7.90
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