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 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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  2. saxon 1206AZ3 Pioneer Refractor Telescope
    AUD $929.00

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    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!

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  3. saxon AstroSeeker 130/650 Goto Reflector Telescope
    AUD $1,149.00

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    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.

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  4. Celestron NexStar 4SE Computerized Telescope
    AUD $1,199.00

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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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  5. 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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  6. saxon AstroSeeker 127MAK Cassegrain Go-To Telescope
    AUD $1,599.00

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    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.

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  7. saxon 15018EQ3 Observatory Cassegrain Telescope
    AUD $1,869.00

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    You're always thinking you'll get your own scope one day, but one look at the saxon 15018EQ3 Observatory Cassegrain Telescope may just change "one day" to today!

    This multi coated Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope comes with a light-hungry aperture of 150mm and focal length of 1800mm, giving you 40% more light than the 127mm counterparts. Aside from being extremely portable, this scope promises amazing lunar, planetary and deep sky object views. 

    If space is your passion, then you'll love what the saxon 15018EQ3 Observatory Cassegrain Telescope has to offer.

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  8. Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 EdgeHD with StarSense
    AUD $5,699.00

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    • 8” EdgeHD Optics: Provides superb visual and astro-imaging performance, free of coma and field curvature.
    • Rechargeable lithium-iron battery with enough power for 10 hours of continuous observing
    • Built-in WiFi: No Hand controller required! Just use your smartphone or tablet which connects to the telescope via WiFi.
    • StarSense Auto Align: Automatically aligns your telescope and works with the SkyPortal app for complete wireless control.
    • Fastar/HyperStar compatible: Image deep sky objects in seconds at f/2, often eliminating the need to autoguide or track on a wedge.
    • NexStar Evolution Mount: Packed with convenient features, including manual release clutches and precision machined worm gears for both axes, tray lighting, USB charge port, tray lighting for your accessories, and more.
    • Fully motorized computer go-to: After automatically aligning with StarSense, select and go to objects with a tap on your smartphone.

     

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