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Celestron NexStar 5 inch SLT SCT
High quality 127mm Schmidt Cassegrain Astro Telescope. Fully computerised Altazimuth mount. StarPointer red dot finderscope to help with alignment and the accurate location of celestial objects. Good for terrestrial and celestial observing. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance
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Celestron AstroFi 130mm Newtonian Reflector Telescope
Integrated WiFi for pairing with an iPad or Smartphone for touchscreen control and information. Five inch, 130mm reflector plus fully-coated glass optics. Supplied with Finderscope and two eyepieces. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
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£499.00 £479.00
Celestron Inspire 70mm AZ Refractor Telescope
Fully coated optics. Sturdy tripod with alt-azimuth mount, folding tray and built-in LED torch. Erect image for terrestrial use as a Spotting Scope. Integrated smartphone adaptor. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron Astromaster 114EQ Reflector Telescope
Erecting eyepiece makes this humble 4.5in reflector astroscope an excellent spotter. Multicoated to reduce flare. 50x magnification with the 20mm eyepiece. Weighs 7.7kg with tripod. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron NexStar 4SE Computerised Reflector Telescope
Easy set-up. Starbright XLT coatings. Maksutov-Cassegrain reflector scope. Erecting eyepiece. 4inch objective/1325mm astroscope. Fully computerised motorized mount with database of over 40,000 celestial objects. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 102 Refractor Telescope
Use your smartphone to analyse the night sky and calculate its position in real time.
Celestron AstroFi 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Reflector Telescope
Control your telescope via integrated WiFi using the free Celestron SkyPortal app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain with fully coated glass optics. SkyAlign technology gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Adjustable height tripod includes an accessory tray. Astro Fi’s lens cap does double duty as a smartphone adapter. Offers dazzling views of craters on the Moon, the rings of Saturn, the Great Red Spot on Jupiter, the Orion Nebula. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
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£449.00 £429.00
Collins Moongazing Book
An in-depth guide from the Royal Observatory Greenwich for aspiring astronomers and Moon observers. Includes detailed Moon maps and covers the history of lunar observation and exploration. Detailed advice is given on how to choose a telescope and how to capture the Moon in sketches. Discover all you need to know about eclipses, blue moons, supermoons, conjunctions and occultations. End of line - available while stocks last
Available while stocks last
£8.90
Celestron AstroFi 6 inch Wi-Fi SCT
6 inch Schmidt Cassegrain Astro Telescope- with fully coated glass optics. Adjustable height tripod - includes an accessory tray. Control your telescope via integrated WiFi - using the free Celestron SkyPortal app. The Astro Fi 6 inch comes with two eyepieces (25mm and 10 mm), a star diagonal, an smartphone adapter, and a StarPointer finderscope. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron AstroFi 127 Wi-Fi Maksutov
102mm Maksutov Cassegrain Astro Telescope - with fully coated glass optics. Control your telescope via integrated WiFi - using the free Celestron SkyPortal app. Generate a Sky Tour of all the best celestial objects to view - based on your exact time and location. The Astro Fi 127 comes with two eyepieces (25mm and 10mm), a star diagonal, an integrated smartphone adapter, and a red dot finderscope. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron AstroMaster 114EQ-MD Newtonian with Phone Adapter and Moon Filter
Erecting eyepiece makes this humble 4.5in reflector astroscope an excellent spotter. Multicoated to reduce flare. 50x magnification with the 20mm eyepiece. Weighs 7.7kg with tripod. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
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£269.00 £249.00
Celestron NexStar 130SLT Reflector Telescope
Newton reflector. Erecting eyepiece. 5in reflector astroscope and spotter. Multicoated to reduce flare. Fully computerised motorized mount with database of over 4000 celestial objects. 26x or 72x magnification with supplied eyepieces. Weighs 8kg with tripod. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
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£549.00
Celestron NexStar 6 inch SLT SCT
High quality 150mm Schmidt Cassegrain Astro Telescope. StarPointer red dot finderscope to help with alignment and accurately locating objects. Fully computerised Altazimuth mount. Includes Celestron's Starry Night Special Edition Software, SkyPortal App. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron NexStar 5SE Computerised Reflector Telescope
Large 5 Inch aperture - The Schmidt-Cassegrain reflector astroscope packs enough light-gathering ability to observe the best that our Solar System has to offer. Fully automated - The GoTo mount with database of 40,000+ celestial objects locates and tracks for you with pinpoint accuracy. SkyAlign technology - This proprietary device gets your telescope aligned and ready to observe in minutes. Compact and portable - Its compact form factor is easy to transport and assemble just about anywhere. Astroimaging made easy - Using simple, inexpensive adapters, connect your DSLR or astronomical camera & capture your own images of celestial objects. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance
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Celestron 90 Maksutov-Cassegrain Reflector Telescope
Multicoated Optics. Compact and Portable. Erect Image System for Terrestrial and Astronomical Use. Accepts T-Adapter for DSLR (= 1250mm f/14 lens). 32 mm Eyepiece. 45deg Erect Image Diagonal and 8x21 Erect Image Finder scope,. Nylon Backpack. weighs 2.27kg. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130 Reflector Telescope
Use your smartphone to analyse the night sky and calculate its position in real time.
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£399.00
Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ Reflector Telescope
Use your smartphone to analyse the night sky and calculate its position in real time.
Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 80AZ Refractor Telescope
Use your smartphone to analyse the night sky and calculate its position in real time.
Celestron Astromaster LT 70S AZ Refractor Telescope
Ideal for beginners wanting to start their astronomy adventure. Easy to setup - simple to use and affordable too. Fully coated optics ensure great clarity, with minimal signs of chromatic aberration.
Celestron Inspire 80mm AZ Refractor Telescope
Fully coated optics. Sturdy tripod with alt-azimuth mount, folding tray and built-in LED torch. Erect image for terrestrial use as a Spotting Scope. Integrated smartphone adaptor. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Limited Stock
£249.00 £239.00
Celestron Inspire 100mm AZ Refractor Telescope
Fully coated optics. Sturdy tripod with alt-azimuth mount, folding tray and built-in LED torch. Erect image for terrestrial use as a Spotting Scope. Integrated smartphone adaptor. Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
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£299.00 £279.00
Celestron AC Adapter, 12V DC 5-Amp, International
Celestron AC Adapter, 12V DC 5-Amp, International
The Celestron AC adapter has a standard 2-prong North American power plug on a 6 inch cord on one end, and a 5.5mm circular DC output jack on a 6 inch cord on the other side; in between is a transformer box. The North American plug cord is detachable from the transformer; the cord with the 5.5mm DC plug point is permanently attached to the transformer....
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£39.90
Celestron Canon EOS T-Ring, T-mount for Canon EOS DSLR
Celestron Canon EOS T-Ring, T-mount for Canon EOS DSLR
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£19.90
Celestron Canon EOS-M T-Ring, T-mount for EOS M cameras
Celestron Canon EOS-M T-Ring, T-mount for EOS M cameras
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£19.90
Celestron Eyepiece & Filter Kit
Celestron Eyepiece & Filter Kit
This 1.25” Eyepiece & Filter Kit includes 14 accessories that will add new life to your telescope and your observing!
You’ll get five quality Plossl eyepieces, a 2X Barlow Lens, six colored filters to improve observations of the planets, a Moon filter, and a foam-fitted aluminum carry case with extra room to grow
Five eyepieces and a Barlow lens...
Celestron Eyepiece Filter Set, 1.25in
This 1.25 inch Eyepiece & Filter Kit includes 14 accessories that will add new life to your telescope and your observing!. Five Superior Grade Plössl Eyepieces 1.25” multi coated for maximum contrast and resolution. A Moon filter will increase your enjoyment of lunar observations by dimming the brightness and increasing contrast. Supplied in custom aluminum carrying case.
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£39.90
Celestron Focus Motor for SCT/EDGE HD telescopes
Celestron Focus Motor for SCT/EDGE HD telescopes
The Focus Motor for SCT & EdgeHD provides electronic focusing for Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain (SCT) and EdgeHD telescope optical tubes. With the focus motor installed, you can bring celestial objects into sharp, precise focus using your telescope’s hand controller or a computer instead of using the focuser knob. A focus motor is great for...
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£209.00
Celestron Moon Filter Kit, 1.25in
Four great Moon filters in one kit everything you’ll ever need for optimal views of the lunar surface. Three neutral density (ND) filters with different levels of light transmission (13%, 25%, and 50%). Moon & Sky Glow filter provides high contrast views of the lunar surface and enhances observation of deep sky objects from light polluted skies. Aluminum filter cells provide a rigid, durable housing for the filter glass and are threaded on top and bottom for stacking.
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£44.90 £39.90
Celestron Nebula Filter for ORIGIN Intelligent Home Observatory
Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear
Celestron Neutral Density Filter, 1.25in
Reduces brightness and cuts glare. Increases clarity of the Moon, Venus, and bright double stars. 13% light transmission. Provides a true colour image. Threads on to any Celestron 1.25 inch eyepiece.
Celestron NeXGO DX Smartphone Adapter w/remote
A complete digiscoping solution - NexGO connects your smartphone to an eyepiece while the Bluetooth shutter release button helps you get a steady shot image every time. NexGO design works with most optics including telescopes (with most 1.25 eyepieces), spotting scopes, binoculars, monoculars, and microscopes. Connect the remote shutter release to your phone via Bluetooth to take photos or start/stop video recording without unwanted vibration. Features two directional knobs (X and Y axis) that perfectly align your phone camera with the eyepiece in seconds. Stands up to rigorous field use thanks to its robust, durable construction with a metal frame and polymer body.
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£39.90
Celestron NeXGO Smartphone Adapter
A complete digiscoping solution - NexGO connects your smartphone to your optic eyepiece. NexGO design works with most optics including telescopes (with most 1.25 eyepieces), spotting scopes, binoculars, monoculars, and microscopes. Features two directional knobs (X and Y axis) that perfectly align your phone camera with the eyepiece in seconds. Stands up to rigorous use thanks to its robust, durable construction with a metal frame and polymer body.
Celestron NexYZ Universal Smart Phone Adapter - 3-Axis, with Bluetooth remote
Attach your smartphone to any telescope, spotting scope, binocular, monocular or microscope - use your smartphone as a camera with a long telephoto lens. Fits any scope or binocular eyepiece from 35 mm to 60 mm in diameter - will also attach to microscopes with the addition of the included adapter ring,. Three directional knobs to perfectly align your phone in seconds - stands up to rigorous field use thanks to its robust, durable construction with a metal frame that weighs just 284 gm. Bluetooth remote - easy, shake-free wildlife, bird or star shots.
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£69.90
Celestron Nikon T-Ring, T-mount for Nikon DSLR
Celestron Nikon T-Ring, T-mount for Nikon DSLR
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£19.90
Celestron Padded Carrying Bag for Celestron ORIGIN Intelligent Home Observatory
Celestron Padded Carrying Bag for Celestron ORIGIN Intelligent Home Observatory
Protect the optical tube of your Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory with this Padded Carrying Bag.
Made of 900D polyester, the bag is lined with 1.5" of expanded polyethylene foam and an inner lining of soft polyester PVC. A circular zipper at the top end and a full-length zipper along the side make it easy...
Celestron PowerTank Mini 5000 Flashlight
Preserves Night-Acclimatised Vision. Low, Medium & High Red Light.
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£44.90 £39.90
Celestron Sony T-Ring, T-mount for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras
Celestron Sony T-Ring, T-mount for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras
Celestron T-Adapter, NexStar 4, C90 Mak & C130 Mak
A T-Adapter allows you to attach your 35mm SLR camera to the prime focus of your telescope or spotting scope. This arrangement is used for terrestrial photography and short exposure lunar and planetary photography. It can also be used for long exposure deep-sky photography when using a separate guidescope. Both a T-Adapter and T-Ring are required to mount a 35mm SLR camera to your instrument.
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£24.90
Celestron USB Cooling Fan for Dobsonian Telescopes
Cools the primary mirror at a quicker pace, creating clearer, crisper views in less time. USB operated. Compatible with the Starsense Explorer 10 inch Dobsonian and reflector telescopes. Mounts directly to the rear element of the telescope. Storage clip to secure usb cable when in storage.
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£24.90
Celestron Variable Polarizing Eyepiece Filter, 1.25in
Reduce brightness and glare on the brightest celestial objects like the Moon, Venus, and bright double stars. Adjust the level of light transmission from 1% to 40% for the best possible view for your specific target. Simple to use, just rotate filter’s lower ring to adjust brightness. Threads on to any Celestron 1.25 inch eyepiece.
Limited Stock
£34.90
Collins Observing the Night Sky - A beginner's guide to Astronomy
A brilliant introductory guide to exploring the night sky - from the astronomers of the Royal Observatory at Greenwich. Offering complete advice from the ground up - Stargazing is the perfect manual for beginners to astronomy, introducing the world of telescopes, planets, stars, dark skies and celestial maps. Discover how to tackle light pollution, how to stargaze with just your eyes, and what equipment is best for beginners. Seasonal star charts, constellation charts and facts about our Solar System. Stargazing is packed full of useful information and guidance for both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Allows a complete novice to understand our place in the cosmos and enjoy the beautiful wonders of the night sky. Internal Dimensions W x D x H 15 x 14 x 27.5 cm.
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£9.90
Celestron Illuminated RACI Finder Scope
Illuminated double crosshair reticle doesn’t hide stars. Includes double ring bracket with integrated dovetail. This well built 9x50 finder displays right side up, left to right correct views, a great choice for both daytime and nighttime use. Upgrade your finder and stop straining your neck and back!.
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£149.00 £139.00
Celestron Omni Series Eyepiece - 1.25in, 40 mm
Universal 1 1/4 inch replacement eyepiece
Celestron T-mount adaptor for DSLR, 1 1/4 inch
Just add the appropriate T mount for your DSLR or mirrorless camera to start astro-digiscoping.
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£34.90 £32.90
Celestron Powertank Lithium LT
The built in 12 volt regulating circuit Provides your telescope with up to 8 hours of consistent power. Comes with a rapid charge USB port for fast-charging your electronic devices in the field. Meets current FAA carry-on baggage regulations at time of writing. Compact, lightweight, and portable lithium power pack.
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£119.00 £99.00
Celestron PowerTank 7, 12v 7Ah
7000 Mah Re-chargeable Power Tank. Two 12v output ports. Two 5v USB ports. Powerful 12v Torch with tilt head. Supplementary torch with red cap. Circuit breaker. Cigar lighter charge plug and AC adapter.
Limited Stock
£109.00
Celestron Astromaster Accessory kit
2x Barlow lens, Moon filter and camera adaptor in fitted case.
Limited Stock
£89.90
Browse our stock of Binoculars, Monoculars, Telescopes, and Spotting Scopes. We have something to suit everyone, from the budding Urban Birder to the junior Astronomer. We stock optics from Swarovski, Canon, Steiner, Zeiss, Nikon, Celestron, and Vortex.
The specification, eg 8x40, describes the magnification followed by the diameter of the front glass in millimetres. The first number divided into the second gives the light gathering power. Thus, a pair of 8x32 will be as bright as a pair of 10x40 but smaller and with less magnification.
Sizes up to 8x25 or 10x25 will slip into a trouser pocket. Cost, size and weight all go up as either number increases. It also becomes increasingly difficult to hold them steady without a support. All high-quality Binoculars and Spotting scopes come with a tripod fitting.
If you are able to call into either shop and discuss your requirement, we will be more than happy guide you towards the best compromise between magnification, brightness, weight, cost and quality.
Which is better? A spotting scope or binoculars?
For serious, long-range viewing, maintaining light gathering power at high magnifications involves a fair amount of glass that is both heavy and expensive. Making do with the view through just one eye has its advantages. Also, the stereo vision obtained from using both eyes diminishes with distance. A serious birder will mostly commonly be seen with a spotting scope, firmly attached to a tripod, slung over one shoulder en-route (excuse my French) to the next location.
Swarovski are the Spotting-Scope masters and their modular system is the pinnacle. In recent years, they have introduced the BTX binocular eyepiece so that you can pretty much have the best of both worlds.