Beginner Telescopes

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). 

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.

For picture perfect views during the day and the night, you'll want the saxon 120/600 AZ3 Pioneer Refractor Telescope.

This telescope comes with a high aperture of 120mm to provide bright, clear images. The focal length of 600mm means this short-tube telescope is portable, easy to store and gives you the option to dabble with astrophotography.

The sturdy saxon 1206AZ3 Pioneer Refractor Telescope is all you'll need to capture sights of land and sky!

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.

Save some space in your home for the saxon AstroSeeker 13065 Reflector Telescope

Featuring a 130mm primary mirror with a focal length of 650mm, you'll be able to easily observe detailed lunar and planetary views. Alternate between the two eyepieces provided with this scope to find the best views. Make the most of your viewing experience with a bonus 130mm solar filter, only from saxon. Enjoy a stable viewing experience with the scope's sturdy Star Discovery mount with full computerized, auto tracking and adjustable steel tripod, which allows for easy adjustments when viewing your intended sky object.

The portable saxon AstroSeeker 13065 Reflector Telescope weighs just under 10 kg, making it a great addition to your stargazing journey.

• 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.

• 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.

Save some space in your home for the saxon AstroSeeker 127MAK Cassegrain Telescope

This short-tube Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope comes with an aperture of 127mm and a focal length of 1500mm. You'll be amazed by the bright, magnified views of the Moon's rocky surface, planets, star clusters, double stars and nebulae through this scope. Enjoy a stable viewing experience with the scope's sturdy Star Discovery mount with full computerized, auto tracking and adjustable steel tripod, which allows for easy adjustments when viewing your intended sky object.

The portable saxon AstroSeeker 127MAK Cassegrain Telescope weighs just under 10 kg, making it a great addition to your stargazing journey.

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