General Astronomy

The all-rounder saxon 114/500 AZ Reflector Telescope features easy assembly and portability, making it THE scope for beginner astronomers.

This telescope comes with a focal length of 500mm and an aperture of 114mm which will give you good views of the Moon, planets, bright nebulae and star clusters. The aluminium optical tube also has a rack-and-pinion focuser, ensuring smooth adjustments to focus your object into place. This scope's accessory pack includes two 1.25" eyepieces, a finderscope, an erecting eyepiece, a barlow lens and an adjustable aluminium tripod with accessory tray. 

For a great beginner scope without the hefty price tag, look no further than the saxon 1145AZ Reflector Telescope.

Save some space in your home for the saxon 90/1250 EQ Observatory Cassegrain Telescope.

This short-tube Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope comes with an aperture of 90mm and a focal length of 1250mm. 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 German Equatorial mount with adjustable aluminium tripod, which allows for easy adjustments when viewing your intended sky object. 

The portable saxon 90125EQ Observatory Cassegrain Telescope weighs just over 10 kg, making it a great addition to your stargazing journey.

Introducing a grab and go telescope, the saxon 70mm Traveller scope features a focal length of 400mm, 70mm objective lens, a 45 degree image-erecting prism and a generous magnification of up to 165x.

This telescope includes a pre-assembled tripod, two 1.25” eyepieces, a cleaning cloth and a bonus padded bag pack.

Compact and portable, the new saxon 70mm Traveller scope is your new grab and go telescope for land and astronomical viewing.

Planning a telescope upgrade that won't hurt the bank balance? You'll be amazed what the saxon 15075EQ3 Velocity Reflector Telescope has to offer!

This telescope comes with a high aperture of 150mm and a focal length of 750mm. The quality optics in the scope's lens maximises light transmission giving you high contrast, high-resolution imags. This scope will take you to where the planets, star clusters, double stars, nebulae and galaxies are.

Enjoy a great observing session with the sturdy saxon 15075EQ3 Velocity Reflector Telescope.

• 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.

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). 

• 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 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.

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.