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. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Celestron StarSense Explorer 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian
    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. 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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  7. Celestron Starsense Explorer 150mm Tabletop Dobsonian
    AUD $999.00

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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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  8. saxon 15075 EQ3 Velocity Reflector Telescope
    AUD $1,049.00

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    Planning a telescope upgrade that won't hurt the bank balance? You'll be amazed what the saxon 15075EQ3 Velocity Reflector Telescope has to offer!

    This telescope comes with a high aperture of 150mm and a focal length of 750mm. The quality optics in the scope's lens maximises light transmission giving you high contrast, high-resolution imags. This scope will take you to where the planets, star clusters, double stars, nebulae and galaxies are.

    Enjoy a great observing session with the sturdy saxon 15075EQ3 Velocity Reflector Telescope.

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  9. saxon 8 Inch DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope
    AUD $1,099.00

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    You can't get enough of big scopes due to its light-gathering capabilities but what about storage? Well, the saxon 8" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope may just be the answer!

    This Dobsonian telescope will bring you to the galaxies and back, thanks to its 203mm parabolic mirror and focal length of 1200mm. This scope's collapsible truss tube design makes it easy to assemble and disassemble to transport in between uses. 

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

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

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

     

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  10. saxon 10 Inch DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope
    AUD $1,199.00

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    Immerse yourself with views of deep sky objects at a reasonable cost with the saxon 10" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope.

    This telescope is built with a primary mirror made from Pyrex glass and comes with a light-devouring aperture of 254mm and a focal length of 1200mm. Get bright, clear views of the Moon, planets, star clusters, double stars and galaxies with this scope. This 10" telescope comes with a host of parts and accessories - two Plossl eyepieces to give you a wider field of view, a finderscope to help you find objects and a Crayford focuser to provide smooth, precise adjustments.

    The saxon 10" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope is a telescope for serious beginners that is built to last.

    NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust, spiders and other pesky critters in storage we recommend the Pegasus 10" Dust cover for the bottom of your scope. (Product Number 126686)

    If you wish to fit a solar filter for solar viewing we recommend the Orion 11.63 Glass solar Filter (Product No. 124909) for this scope.

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