General Astronomy

Celestron has reinvented the Dobsonian telescope with StarSense Explorer—the first Dobsonian that uses your smartphone to analyze the night sky and calculate its position in real-time.

Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night

A sturdy, Dobsonian-style base with large diameter bearings and variable altitude tensioning makes it easy to follow the on-screen arrows on your smartphone to your desired target.

The Starsense telscope uses your smartphone as a navigation device only, not to take photos.

NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust, spiders and other liittle pesky bugs in storage, we recommend the Pegasus 10" Dust cover for the bottom of your scope. (Product Number 126686)

The Sky-Watcher Heritage 150 Dobsonian is a compact, table-top telescope perfect for beginners, kids, and budget-conscious stargazers. With its generous 150mm parabolic mirror, it delivers bright, detailed views of the Moon, planets, and deep-sky objects right out of the box — no complicated setup required. A staff favourite and an ideal first scope for anyone ready to explore the night sky.

• Explore the Universe and control your NexStar Evolution telescope with the free Celestron SkyPortal Powered by SkySafari™ app app for iOS and Android!
• Portable 9.25-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 phosphate 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

• 9.25" HD Optical Tube Assembly
• CGX-L EQ Mount and Tripod
• Celestron’s premium StarBright XLT coatings provide maximum light transmission
• A 9x50 finderscope, 2” mirror diagonal for more comfortable viewing, and wide-angle 23mm Luminos 2" eyepiece are all included

• 9.25" Schmidt-Cassegrain Optical Tube Assembly
• Aluminum Optical Tube
• Celestron's premium StarBright XLT coatings
• 2350mm focal length (f/10)
• 25mm eyepiece included (94x)
• Visual back allows for use with 1.25" accessories
• 6x30 finderscope to help accurately find objects
• Star diagonal provides more comfortable viewing position when observing objects that are high in the sky
• Includes dovetail rail compatible with CGE mount

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)

For the serious astronomer who won't compromise on quality and useability, the saxon 12" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope is perfect for you.

Due to the size of this item, this item is sold in three separate components, the the timber base, the tube and the primary cell with mirror. The primary cell will need to be installed into the tube and the scope collimated prior to use. 

NOTE: to protect your scope optics from dust, spiders and other pesky critters in storage, we recommend the Pegasus 12" Dust cover for the bottom of your scope. (Product Number 126687)

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.

The saxon 8" DeepSky Dobsonian Telescope delivers impressive deep sky views with its 203mm aperture and 1200mm focal length, making it easy to explore the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. Featuring a tool-free assembly and intuitive Dobsonian mount, it's an ideal choice for beginner astronomers seeking reliable performance at an affordable price.