Telescopes & Astronomy
Beginner Telescopes
Buying your first telescope? Browse our curated selection of beginner telescopes.
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AUD $19.50In Stock
- An indispensable reference guide for observing the "Red Planet"
- Identifies Martian features using classical albedo and modern nomenclature
- Lists all opposition and conjunction events from 2014 to 2020
- Recommends best filters for visual observation and astrophotography of Mars
- Plastic-laminated for durability, the Mars Map measures 25.25" x 11" when fully unfolded, and folds up to 8.5" x 11" for easy portability
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AUD $19.50In Stock
- An ideal reference for observing ringed Saturn and its brightest moons
- Identifies atmospheric features of Saturn using standard nomenclature
- Includes lists of all Saturn oppositions, observable conjunctions from 2014 to 2020
- Lists best filters for visual observation and astrophotography of Saturn
- Plastic-laminated for durability, the Saturn Map measures 25.25" x 11" when fully unfolded, and folds up to 8.5" x 11" for easy portability
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AUD $599.00In Stock
- With fully multi-coated 8-element optics, the 20mm focal length telescope eyepiece will amaze you with true-color views of the night sky
- Orion LHD eyepieces feature high-index, low-dispersion lanthanum glass to eliminate chromatic aberrations for exceptionally clear views
- All Orion LHD telescope eyepieces boast an ultra-wide 80-degree apparent field of view for an immersive viewing experience
- Long 20mm eye relief and large 30mm-diameter eye lens lets eyeglass wearers enjoy the view comfortably without removing glasses
- The 20mm LHD eyepiece features a tapered 2" barrel which is threaded for use with 2" eyepiece filters
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AUD $449.00In Stock
- This 4mm focal length, 8-element telescope eyepiece will amaze you with vivid, panoramic views of the night sky
- Orion LHD eyepieces feature high-index, low-dispersion lanthanum glass for exceptional control of chromatic aberrations to provide true-color views with outstanding clarity
- All Orion LHD telescope eyepieces boast an ultra-wide 80-degree apparent field of view for an immersive viewing experience
- Long 20mm eye relief lets eyeglass wearers enjoy the view comfortably without removing glasses
- The fully multi-coated 4mm LHD eyepiece features a tapered 1.25" barrel which is threaded for use with 1.25" eyepiece filters
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AUD $69.00In Stock
The Orion Spacer for Monster Parallelogram and 25x100 Binoculars ensures a perfect, secure fit when mounting your large 25x100 binoculars to the Orion Monster Parallelogram mount. This simple yet essential adapter fills the gap for a stable connection, minimizing vibrations and allowing you to enjoy steady, shake-free views of the night sky. It's a must-have accessory for getting the most out of your big binocular stargazing sessions.
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AUD $199.00In Stock
- High-magnification 5mm focal length 1.25" eyepiece designed for exceptional planetary and lunar viewing through any telescope
- Flat field eyepiece design ensures sharp focus out to the edge of its wide 55-degree apparent field of view
- Barrel distortion and field curvature commonly seen in standard eyepiece designs are not seen in Orion Edge-On eyepieces
- Features a long 20mm eye relief for comfortable with or without eyeglasses
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AUD $199.00In Stock
- High-magnification 12.5mm focal length 1.25" Edge-On Planetary eyepiece designed for exceptional views of the Moon and planets as well as compact celestial objects
- Flat field design ensures sharp focus out to the edge of their wide 55deg apparent field of view
- Barrel distortion and field curvature commonly seen in standard eyepiece designs are delightfully absent in the 12.5mm Edge-On Planetary
- Telescope eyepiece features a long 20mm eye relief for comfortable viewing even with eyeglasses on
- This amazingly affordable Orion Edge-On eyepiece won't have you on edge financially!
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AUD $155.00In Stock
- This big, 2" eyepiece with 28mm focal length offers bright, sharp and pleasing views of deep-space objects
- 3-element lens design with multi-coatings for efficient light transmission
- Eye relief is a long 20mm, particularly attractive to eyeglass wearers
- Delightfully free of pincushion distortion and chromatic aberration
- Threaded for use with 2" eyepiece filters
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AUD $16.00In Stock
- Bracket couples Orion AccuFocus Electronic Focus Driver to the Orion 2" Low-Profile Dual Speed Crayford Focuser (model #8881)
- Allows motorized focusing of many telescopes with the Orion AccuFocus Electronic Focus Driver
- Sturdy bracket made of anodized aluminum
- Bracket only - AccuFocus Electronic Focuser and telescopes sold separately
- Not compatible with Premium Low-Profile Dual-Speed Crayford Focuser model #13030
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AUD $10.00In Stock
- Attach the Orion StarSeek Telescope Control Cable to your GoTo telescope to turn your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch into a cutting-edge GoTo hand controller
- Lets you use the beautifully detailed star chart interface of Orion's StarSeek astronomy apps to move your telescope effortlessly around the night sky from your handheld device
- Apple-approved, 3.5' long serial cable offers the simplest, most affordable way to control your computerized telescope with an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
- Requires iOS 4 or later on your Apple device and version 3.0 or later of the Orion StarSeek (Std, Pro, or Max) astronomy apps
- Compatible with all computerized Orion GoTo telescope mounts as well as many other brands