Intermediate Telescopes

• Explore the Universe and control your NexStar Evolution telescope with the free Celestron SkyPortal app for iOS and Android!
• Compact, portable 6-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT optical coatings and Fastar compatibility
• Computerized GoTo mount with high-performance worm gears and motors for improved tracking accuracy, along with reduced gear backlash
• Rechargeable lithium-iron battery with enough power for 10 hours of continuous observing
• Improved industrial design with manual clutches and integrated carry handles, plus the added convenience of two accessory trays and a USB charge port for your smart device

NOTE: 

The recommended solar filters for this scope for solar observing are;

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

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

The Celestron NexStar Evolution 8 is a WiFi-enabled 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope that lets you explore the night sky using your smartphone or tablet with the free SkyPortal app. Featuring a built-in rechargeable lithium-iron battery for up to 10 hours of observing, precision brass worm gear tracking, and StarBright XLT coatings, it delivers stunning views and astroimaging capability in a portable, user-friendly package.

• Explore the Universe and control your NexStar Evolution telescope with the free Celestron SkyPortal app for iOS and Android!
• Compact, portable 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT optical coatings and Fastar compatibility
• Computerized GoTo mount with high-performance brass worm gears and motors for improved tracking accuracy, along with reduced gear backlash
• Rechargeable lithium-iron battery with enough power for 10 hours of continuous observing
• Improved industrial design with manual clutches and integrated carry handles, plus the added convenience of two accessory trays and a USB charge port for your smart device

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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).

• The world’s most beloved telescope! The classic, 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain revolutionized amateur astronomy in the 1970s. Now, the iconic “orange tube” design is updated with all the latest features to provide the best stargazing experience for beginners and experienced observers alike.
• Large, 8-inch aperture with excellent light-gathering ability provides spectacular views of the Moon and planets, along with deep sky objects like the Whirlpool Galaxy and Hercules Globular Cluster.
• 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 filter for this scope for solar observing is the Astrozap Glass Solar Filter (Product No. 124451) 

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.

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.