Dobsonians
Dobsonians: The King of Alt-Az Mounted Telescopes
The beauty of a Dobsonian telescope is its mount, which is usually made of wooden panels, lowering its cost while maintaining stability, allowing it to support large, heavy scopes. Dobsonian-mounted scopes often used with large reflector telescopes. The inexpensive mount allows for visual astronomers to invest more in the optics itself without sacrificing stability and ease of use.
For a beginner visual observer, we highly recommend the Dobsonian telescopes. They are great value for money if you want a big telescope that will really make those faint galaxies and deep sky objects pop.
“Mini Dobs”, or table-top Dobsonians are some of the cheapest telescopes you can get, but they are no means a toy telescope and you can get a medium-sized aperture tube in a table-top Dob. Table-top Dobsonians also allow the option of using a Cassegrain or Refractor tube, where the height of a table allows the eyepiece at the back of the tube to be used.
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AUD $1,999.00In Stock
The saxon 12" DeepSky CT Dobsonian Telescope is the scope that combines performance with portability.
This telescope comes with a massive light-hungry aperture of 305mm and a focal length of 1500mm. Immerse yourself with spectacular views of constellations, planets, double stars and galaxies with this advanced telescope.
NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust in storage we recommend the Pegasus 12" Dust cover for the bottom primary cell of your scope and the top secondary cell. (Product Number 126687)
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- High quality Dobsonian style stand with a 76 mm reflector optical tube make FirstScope an ideal entry level astronomical telescope.
- Portable and lighweight table-top design makes it easy to store, transport and setup your FirstScope Telescope
- FirstScope is very easy to observe with, the user simply navigates the night sky by moving the tube in the direction of their desired object.
- Stylish and decorative design makes FirstScope a wonderful keepsake for anyone interested in astronomy.
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AUD $174.00Backorder Available
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For those wanting a compact and portable telescope, look no further than the saxon 76/300 Mini Dobsonian Telescope with Accessory Pack.
This table top telescope is small in size but packs a punch with its 76mm aperture and focal length of 300mm. The upgraded accessory pack means you get four eyepieces, a moon filter, a finderscope and a carry bag to put the whole lot in.
The pre-assembled saxon Mini Dobsonian Telescope with Accessory Pack means you can simply remove the scope from the box as soon as you get it, attach an eyepiece and start viewing immediately!
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AUD $349.00Backorder Available
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Recommended as a first scope for kids and beginners, or those on a budget. One of our staff favourites!
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AUD $429.00Backorder Available
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Recommended as a first scope for kids and beginners, or those on a budget. One of our staff favourites! Learn More -
AUD $689.00Backorder Available
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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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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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AUD $1,059.00Backorder Available
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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.
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- 25th Anniversary Edition Tabletop Dobsonian GOTO with WiFi
- Controlled with SynScan Pro App for iOS and Android
- GOTO via SynScan free app
- DC12V voltage
- Freedom Find dual encoder technology
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AUD $1,499.00Backorder Available
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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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