For the Ambitious Beginner

Telescopes good enough for the ambitious beginner to grow into. If you're willing to spend the time on learning how to use more complex telescope mounts and invest in good optics, these scopes are totally worth it.

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  1. Celestron AstroMaster 130EQ Newtonian Telescope
    AUD $649.99

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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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  2. Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102 Telescope
    AUD $874.99

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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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  3. saxon 15075 EQ3 Velocity Reflector Telescope

    Regular Price: AUD $969.00

    Special Price AUD $949.00

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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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. saxon 10 Inch DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope
    AUD $1,449.00

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    Marvel at the wonders of the skies above with the saxon 10" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope.

    This collapsible telescope comes with an aperture of 254mm and a focal length of 1200mm, promising bright views of the Moon, planets and deep sky gems such as star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. Portability of this telescope is made easy with the truss-design, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly during transport.

    For a scope that'll last the test of time, look no further than the saxon 10" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope.

    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Explore Scientific - Generation II - 10-inch Truss Tube Dobsonian Telescope
    AUD $1,779.00

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    The Gen II Explore Scientific 10" Dob telescope is a beautiful piece of quality engineering.

    From the ultra high quality 2" microfocuser to the unique and innovative collimating adjustments to the truss tube design and awesome 1270mm focal length, this scope is the ideal scope for the intermediate astronomer.

    If you are left handed then the design design of this scope is ideal for you.

    Note: Sirius Optics recommends the use of Orion 1lb magnetic counterweights (Part number: 125130) with this scope. 

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  10. Celestron NexStar 6SE Computerized Telescope
    AUD $1,799.00

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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.
    • 6-inch aperture with excellent light-gathering ability provides 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: The recommended solar filters for this scope for solar observing are;

    - the Orion 185 mm (7.17") Glass Solar Filter (Product No. 125081)

    - the Meade Glass White Light Solar Filter 172 - 180 mm (Product No. 125918).

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