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Beginner Telescopes

Whether you're new to astronomy or want to keep things simple, our range of beginner telescopes are here to suit every level of ability and budget. Get started in astronomy with us by getting the right advice and the right telescope for you, and do join us for lessons to get the most out of your telescope. (Follow our Facebook Page for details on upcoming events.)

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  1. Sky-Watcher Heritage 150 Dobsonian Table Top Telescope
    AUD $429.00

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    Recommended as a first scope for kids and beginners, or those on a budget. One of our staff favourites! Learn More
  2. Celestron Astromaster 102 AZ Refractor
    AUD $649.99

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    • Manual altazimuth telescope and with pan handle control for smooth and accurate pointing.
    • 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 an erect image diagonal - ideal for both terrestrial and astronomical use.
    • Coated all-glass optics for clear, crisp images.
    • Celestron Starry Night Software included.
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  3. Sky-Watcher Virtuoso 150mm Collapsible GTI (WIFI)
    AUD $689.00

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    150 mm 6″ VIRTUOSO GTi Tabletop Reflector

    • Portable tabletop GOTO with WiFi. (Handset optional)
    • Telescope can be controlled with SynScan Pro App for iOS and Android
    • GOTO via SynScan free app
    • Powered by standard DC12V
    • Sky Watchers unique Freedom Find dual encoder technology

    NOTE: This telescope features a 'mini-Dobsonian' mount and is designed to be set up for use on a table or other elevated surface, rather than on the ground. It does not use a tripod.

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  4. Celestron Astromaster 130EQ-MD Motor Drive Telescope
    AUD $699.99

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    • 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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  5. saxon 8 Inch DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope
    AUD $769.00

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    If your requirements for stargazing are reliability and performance, the saxon 8" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope will not disappoint.

    This easy-to-use telescope comes with an amazing aperture of 203mm and a focal length of 1200mm in an 8" optical tube. Assembly of this scope is quick and painless with no additional tools required. See the planets, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies with this quality, affordable scope. 

    NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust in storage we recommend the Pegasus 6-8" Dust cover for the bottom of your scope. (Product Number 126685)

    For solar observing we recommend one of the following Glass Solar Filters for this scope.

    - Astrozap Glass Solar filter 226 - 236 mm (Product No. 124451).

    - Astrozap Glass Solar Filter 232 - 238 mm (Product No. 124449). 

     

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  6. Sky-Watcher Virtuoso 127 Mak GTI (WIFI)
    AUD $1,059.00

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    127 VIRTUOSO GTi TABLETOP MAKSUTOV

    • Tabletop GOTO with WiFi (handset optional)
    • Controlled with SynScan Pro App for iOS and Android
    • GOTO using SynScan free app
    • DC12V voltage
    • Freedom Find dual encoder technology

    NOTE: For solar viewing the Meade Glass Solar filter #575(Product No. 125874) is recommended.

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  7. Celestron NexStar 4SE Computerized Telescope
    AUD $1,249.00

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    • Celestron’s iconic “orange tube” design is updated with all the latest features to provide the best stargazing experience for beginners and experienced observers alike.
    • 4-inch aperture provides excellent light-gathering ability at an affordable price. You’ll get impressive views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula, while retaining a compact form factor.
    • Fully automated GoTo mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you.
    • SkyAlign technology gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Even if you’re unfamiliar with the night sky, you can easily align your telescope on any three bright objects.
    • Unique single fork arm design and sturdy steel tripod all break down into separate components for easy transport and quick assembly.
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  8. Celestron Starsense Explorer DX 5in SCT
    AUD $1,299.00

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    • Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required.
    • Award-winning and patented StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time.
    • StarSense Explorer app automatically generates a list of objects currently visible. View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city. Or take your telescope to darker skies to view faint, deep sky objects.
    • Manual altazimuth mount with smooth, dual-axis slow-motion controls makes it easy to follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target. When the bullseye turns green, it’s ready to view in the telescope’s eyepiece.
    • 5” Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT coatings and enough light gathering ability to view all the best celestial objects. Special edition Popular Science branding makes your optical tube stand out.
    • Includes 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, StarSense smartphone dock, a StarPointer™ red dot finderscope (in case you want to use the telescope without your phone), an erect image diagonal, and a sturdy, full-height tripod.

    NOTE: The Starsense telscope uses your smartphone as a navigation device only, not to take photos.

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  9. Celestron Starsense Explorer 8 Inch Dobsonian
    AUD $1,499.00

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    Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky—no telescope experience required. Patented, award-winning StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate the telescope’s position in real-time. 

    NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust in storage we recommend the Pegasus 6-8" Dust cover for the bottom of your scope. (Product Number 126685)

     

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  10. Celestron NexStar 5SE Computerized Telescope
    AUD $1,749.00

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    • 5-inch aperture provides excellent light-gathering ability at an affordable price. You’ll get impressive views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Orion Nebula, while retaining a compact form factor.
    • Fully automated GoTo mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects automatically locates and tracks objects for you.
    • SkyAlign technology gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Even if you’re unfamiliar with the night sky, you can easily align your telescope on any three bright objects.
    • Unique single fork arm design and sturdy steel tripod all break down into separate components for easy transport and quick assembly.

    NOTE:  For solar observing we recommend the Astrozap Glass Solar Filter (Product No. 124466) for use on this telescope.

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