Staff-Recommended for Beginners

Sirius Optics staff (and customer) favourites. View our hand-picked selection of beginner telescopes to start your astronomical journey.

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Celestron Starsense Explorer 150mm Tabletop Dobsonian
    AUD $1,049.00

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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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  4. saxon 8 Inch DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope
    AUD $999.00

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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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  5. Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130 Telescope
    AUD $899.99

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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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  6. Celestron StarSense Explorer 130mm Tabletop Dobsonian
    AUD $824.99

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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. 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. saxon 8 Inch DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope
    AUD $749.00

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    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). 

     

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  8. Celestron Astromaster 102 AZ Refractor
    AUD $649.99

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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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  9. Celestron AstroMaster 90AZ Refractor
    AUD $599.99

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    • 90mm refractor telescope with fully coated glass optics and a lightweight frame.
    • Observe in no time with a quick and easy, no-tool setup
    • Accessories include: two eyepieces (20mm and 10mm), erect image star diagonal, and a finderscope.
    • Panning handle Alt-Az control with clutch for smooth and accurate pointing.
    • Adjustable height tripod
    • Download Starry Night Basic Software with a 36,000 object database, printable sky maps and enhanced images including 3D renderings of stars, exoplanets, and galaxies
    • Warranty: 2 Years
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  10. saxon 6 Inch DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope
    AUD $499.00

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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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