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. Saxon 80/400 AZ3 Refractor Telescope
    AUD $429.00

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    If space is the question, then your answer is none other than the saxon 804AZ3 Pioneer Refractor Telescope.

    This short-tube refractor telescope has wide field views, thanks to its achromatic objective lens of 80mm and focal length of 400mm. The Alt-Azimuth mount makes it easy to adjust and focus on your land and sky objects.

    The saxon 804AZ3 Pioneer Refractor Telescope ticks all the boxes on portability, cost and storage and makes a perfect addition to your home or office.

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  2. Sky-Watcher Heritage 150 Dobsonian Table Top Telescope
    AUD $451.39

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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
  3. Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Newtonian Telescope
    AUD $499.00

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    • Manual German equatorial mount with setting circles - to 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, and a finderscope
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  4. Celestron Astromaster 102 AZ Refractor
    AUD $499.00

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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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  5. Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 127AZ Telescope
    AUD $519.00

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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.

    Patent-pending StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time. Check phone compatibility here.

    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.

    127mm (5”) Newtonian reflector with highly reflective coatings and enough light gathering ability to view all the best celestial objects.

    Includes 25mm and 10mm eyepieces, 2x Barlow Lens, StarSense smartphone dock, a red dot finderscope (in case you want to use the telescope without your phone), and a full-height tripod.

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

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  6. Sky-Watcher 114/450 AZ-GO2 Newtonian
    AUD $529.00

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    • Parabolic primary mirror
    • 0.5mm ultra-thin secondary mirror
    • Red dot finder
    • 1.25″ Rack & Pinion focuser
    • AZ SynScan Mount (GPS optional)
    • Stainless steel tripod with accessory tray
    • Magnifications: 18x, 45x (with included eyepieces)
    • 5 Years Warranty
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  7. saxon 6 Inch DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope
    AUD $619.00

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    The saxon 6" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope is your pathway to the night skies! 

    This telescope comes with a light-grabbing aperture of 153mm (6 inches) and a 1.2 metre (4 foot) long tube giving you a focal length of 1200mm - perfect for viewing the Moon upclose as well as bright deep sky objects.

    The easy to use and affordable saxon 6" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope is perfect for the amateur astronomer and serious beginners.

    NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust and those pesky little spiders and other critters in storage, we recommend the Pegasus 6-8" Dust cover for the bottom of your scope. (Product Number 126685)

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

    Astrozap Glass Solar Filter 181 - 187 mm mm (Product No. 124465). 

     

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  8. 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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  9. 8 inch Dobsonian Telescope with Solar Filter
    AUD $749.00

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    Max Vision 8" Dobsonian In Store special - Limited supply Note: Actual scope is supplied with a 6 x 30 optical findersope, not a red dot finder.

    NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust and those pesky little critters 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 StarSense Explorer DX 130 Telescope
    AUD $799.00

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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.

    Patent-pending StarSense sky recognition technology uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time. Check phone compatibility here.

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

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