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Celestron Tripod for Tabletop StarSense Explorer Dobsonian TelescopeCelestron Tripod for Tabletop StarSense Explorer Dobsonian Telescope
Celestron Tripod for Tabletop StarSense Explorer Dobsonian Telescope
Adjustable tripod - Extends the versatility of you Tabletop telescope.  Secure - lock your Dobsonian base and telescope on to the tripod using three captured screws.  Lightweight and convenient - Folds away for storage.  

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£129.90
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Celestron NexStar Evolution 5inch SCT Computerised Reflector TelescopeCelestron NexStar Evolution 5inch SCT Computerised Reflector Telescope
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Celestron NexStar Evolution 5inch SCT Computerised Reflector Telescope
Schmidt Cassegrain telescope with integrated WiFi - Leave your hand control behind and slew to all the best celestial objects with a tap of your smartphone or tablet.  Compact, portable 5-inch optical tube - StarBright XLT optical coatings.  Computerised GoTo mount with high-performance worm gears and motors - Improved tracking accuracy along with reduced gear backlash.  Rechargeable internal lithium-iron phosphate battery - Enough power for 10 hours of continuous observing.  All metal tripod - Features a metal accessory tray with indentations for storing and carrying the tripod.  Equipped with four auxiliary ports - Two on top of the fork and two on the bottom.  Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

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£1,529.00 £1,299.00

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Celestron FirstScope Accessory KitCelestron FirstScope Accessory Kit
Celestron FirstScope Accessory Kit
Get extra enjoyment out of your Celestron FirstScope! - Enhance your observations and learn even more about the Universe.  Kit includes - Moon filter and two eyepieces with 24X and 50X magnification.  5x24 finderscope - Makes locating objects much easier.  Nylon carry bag - Take your FirstScope telescope anywhere .  Moon filter - Lowers the amount of light reaching your eye allowing you to see details that would not be visible in an unfiltered view .  Starry Night Basic Edition is included - Learn the constellations, print out star charts .  

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£19.90
Celestron Night Vision Red HeadlampCelestron Night Vision Red Headlamp
Celestron Night Vision Red Headlamp
Optimal Night Vision - A traditional white torch can ruin your night vision in an instant. Preserve your eyes’ dark adaptation while navigating your environment safely with this red-only LED head torch.  Hands-Free Convenience - Enjoy the freedom of hands-free illumination with this adjustable head-torch.  Multiple Light Modes - Seamlessly switch between two brightness levels, a blinking light and an SOS setting.  Comfortable Fit - The adjustable, ergonomic head strap provides a secure and comfortable fit -ideal for long nights under the stars.  Long Battery Life - Powered by an efficient LED, this headlamp offers up to 100 hours of continuous use.  Versatile and Portable - Perfect for astronomers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts.  

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£19.90

Celestron StarSense Explorer 114 Tabletop Dobsonian TelescopeCelestron StarSense Explorer 114 Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope
Celestron StarSense Explorer 114 Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope
Beginner friendly - Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky.  Award-winning technology - StarSense sky recognition uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate the telescope’s position in real-time.  Sturdy base - The tabletop Dobsonian-style base makes it easy to follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target.  Bright views - With a 114mm parabolic primary mirror, this telescope has enough light gathering ability to bring out detail in celestial objects.  Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

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£249.00
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Celestron StarSense Explorer 130 Tabletop Dobsonian TelescopeCelestron StarSense Explorer 130 Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope
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Celestron StarSense Explorer 130 Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope
Beginner friendly - Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky.  Award-winning technology - StarSense sky recognition uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate the telescope’s position in real-time.  Sturdy base - The tabletop Dobsonian-style base makes it easy to follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target.  Bright views - With a 130mm parabolic primary mirror, this telescope has enough light gathering ability to bring out detail in celestial objects.  Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

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£299.00 £279.00

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Celestron StarSense Explorer 150 Tabletop Dobsonian TelescopeCelestron StarSense Explorer 150 Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope
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Celestron StarSense Explorer 150 Tabletop Dobsonian Telescope
Beginner friendly - Unleash the power of your smartphone to take you on a guided tour of the night sky.  Award-winning technology - StarSense sky recognition uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate the telescope’s position in real-time.  Sturdy base - The tabletop Dobsonian-style base makes it easy to follow the on-screen arrows to your desired target.  Bright views - With a 150mm parabolic primary mirror, this telescope has enough light gathering ability to bring out detail in celestial objects.  Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

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£399.00 £379.00
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Celestron StarSense AutoguiderCelestron StarSense Autoguider
Celestron StarSense Autoguider
Automatic alignment - Aligns your telescope to the night sky in about three minutes with no user input, thanks to Celestron’s patented StarSense technology.  Auto-guiding - Tracks celestial objects accurately for pinpoint stars in long exposure Astro-images.  Assisted polar alignment - Walks you through an easy, automated process to dial in the best polar alignment.  High-quality 4-element optical design - Features a unique optical design by famed optical designer Mark Ackermann, with sharper optics than other mini guide-scopes.  Multiple ways to control - Works with your NexStar+ hand control or CPWI telescope control software via a wired PC connection or WiFi.  Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance

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£749.00

Celestron Nebula Filter for ORIGIN Intelligent Home ObservatoryCelestron Nebula Filter for ORIGIN Intelligent Home Observatory
Celestron Nebula Filter for ORIGIN Intelligent Home Observatory
Get the most out of your origin - Especially from urban and suburban skies.  Nebulae come to life - Filter transmits only the key H?-H?-OIII wavelengths from emission nebulae.  Conquers light pollution - blocks light pollution, boosts image contrast, and darkens the sky background.  Built for Origin’s RASA Optics - Engineered specifically to work with Origin’s fast f/2.2 optics.  Easy installation - Remove the optical window from Origin’s filter drawer and insert the Nebula Filter.  Quality construction - Constructed of Schott glass with anti-reflective coatings.  Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

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£199.00
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Celestron ORIGIN Intelligent Home ObservatoryCelestron ORIGIN Intelligent Home Observatory
Celestron ORIGIN Intelligent Home Observatory
Stargazing and Astro imaging Redefined - An intelligent, all-in-one home observatory.  Captures stunning views of faint, deep-sky celestial objects - Delivers them to your phone or tablet.  Automatic, AI-powered Astrophotography - Built in AI algorithms autonomously stack and process every frame in real time.  Automated Setup with StarSense - Scans the sky and autonomously focuses and aligns itself.  6” Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph - Large aperture and fast f/2.2 focal ratio, you get unparalleled image brightness .  Share the View with Everyone - Multiple users can use the Origin app to view the telescope’s live feed simultaneously.  Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear0% Finance

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£3,999.00

Celestron Padded Carrying Bag for Celestron ORIGIN Intelligent Home ObservatoryCelestron Padded Carrying Bag for Celestron ORIGIN Intelligent Home Observatory
Celestron Padded Carrying Bag for Celestron ORIGIN Intelligent Home Observatory
Safeguard your Celestron Origin - This sleek, grab and go case for Origin’s 6” RASA telescope tube.  Durable triple layer construction - water resistant 900 denier outer shell, 1.5” thick EPE foam padding, and a super soft inner lining.  Easy to load and unload - Multiple zippers provide instant access to the tube,.  Two carrying options - Sewn in carry handles or padded, adjustable shoulder strap.  

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£119.90
Celestron 114 LCM Computerised Newtonian telescopeCelestron 114 LCM Computerised Newtonian telescope
Celestron 114 LCM Computerised Newtonian telescope
Computerised telescope - Automatically locates thousands of celestial objects using the NexStar+ hand control.  Observe in minutes - Follow the simple SkyAlign alignment procedure and you're ready to see some planets, or aliens.  Large 114mm aperture - This large Newtonian reflector offers the most light-gathering ability in the LCM telescope family.  All you need - Comes with everything you need to get started with astronomy, including 2 eyepieces and a full-height tripod.  Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

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£399.00

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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£44.90 £39.90
Celestron T-Adapter, NexStar 4, C90 Mak & C130 MakCelestron T-Adapter, NexStar 4, C90 Mak & C130 Mak
Celestron T-Adapter, NexStar 4, C90 Mak & C130 Mak
Sturdy aluminium T-Adapter - Accessory of choice if you’d like to attach an SLR or DSLR camera.  Threads on to the rear cell - Secure, wiggle free connection.  T-threads - Accept camera brand specific T-Ring (sold separately).  

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£29.90

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 £34.90
Celestron NeXGO Smartphone AdapterCelestron NeXGO Smartphone Adapter
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.  

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£34.90

Celestron PowerTank Mini 5000 FlashlightCelestron PowerTank Mini 5000 Flashlight
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Celestron PowerTank Mini 5000 Flashlight
Essential for any amateur astronomer - 2 in 1 device features a rechargeable red LED flashlight and a 5000 mAh 5V DC power bank .  Red LED flashlight will not compromise your vision at night - Three brightness levels that allow you to adjust the brightness .  Compact power bank delivers a full charge to mobile devices with its 5000 mAh capacity - So you can use your smartphone confidently to scan the skies,.  Internal lithium ion battery has a minimum of 500 charge cycles - So it can serve your astronomy needs for years.  USB Type A output port - Charges smartphones, tablets, and other 5V DC electronics.  Silicone mount straps are included - Attach to your telescope tripod leg or other convenient locations.  

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£49.90 £47.90
Celestron Eyepiece & Filter Kit
Celestron Eyepiece & Filter Kit
This 1.25” Eyepiece & Filter Kit includes 14 accessories - Add new life to your telescope and your observing!.  Eyepieces - All five Plossl eyepieces can be used in any telescope with a 1.25” focuser.  2X Barlow Lens - The included, and very versatile 2X Barlow doubles the magnification of any 1.25” eyepiece.  Filters - Coloured filters can be used to bring out certain details on a planet’s surface or its cloud structure.  The Moon filter - Helps block out a portion of the light the Moon sends into your eyepiece so that you can see details better.  Metal Case: The sturdy metal carry case has die-cut foam inside to protect and cushion your accessories.  

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£249.00

Celestron USB Cooling Fan for Dobsonian TelescopesCelestron USB Cooling Fan for Dobsonian Telescopes
Celestron USB Cooling Fan for Dobsonian Telescopes
USB operated cooling fan - For StarSense Explorer 10” and 12" Dobsonian .  Speeds up the cooling of the primary mirror - To the ambient air temperature resulting in crisper, better-focused views in less time.  Mounts directly - To the rear cell of the StarSense Explorer 10” and 12" Dobsonian telescope.  Integrated storage clip - Secure the USB cable when not in use.  Any USB power source can charge the cooling fan - Does not require an external, bulky 12V power source or disposable batteries.  

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£24.90
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Celestron StarSense Explorer 8 inch Dobsonian TelescopeCelestron StarSense Explorer 8 inch Dobsonian Telescope
Celestron StarSense Explorer 8 inch Dobsonian Telescope
Large 8 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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£649.00

Celestron StarSense Explorer 10 inch Dobsonian TelescopeCelestron StarSense Explorer 10 inch Dobsonian Telescope
Celestron StarSense Explorer 10 inch Dobsonian Telescope
A large 10 inch parabolic primary mirror with XLT coatings - helps you make the most of StarSense technology.  Locate faint, deep-sky objects in seconds - and see them in more detail than ever before.  Patented, award-winning StarSense sky recognition technology - uses your smartphone to analyze star patterns overhead and calculate the telescope’s position in real-time.  StarSense Explorer app automatically generates a list of objects currently visible - View planets, brighter nebulae and galaxies, star clusters, and double stars from the city. Or take your telescope to darker skies to see even more.  Includes a 25mm Plössl eyepiece, a 2 inch Crayford focuser, the StarSense smartphone dock, a StarPointer™ red dot finderscope, an eyepiece rack, and a collimation tool.  Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

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£850.00
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Collins Observing the Night Sky - A beginner's guide to AstronomyCollins Observing the Night Sky - A beginner's guide to Astronomy
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.  Offers 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 it all - 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

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Celestron FirstScope Signature Series R.ReevesCelestron FirstScope Signature Series R.Reeves
Celestron FirstScope Signature Series R.Reeves
High-quality table-top Dobsonian scope - 76mm reflector optical tube.  Simple, portable design that’s easy to use - for astronomers of all levels and a great choice for kids and families.  Includes a free PDF download of the Lunar Landscapes ebook by Robert Reeves.  Newtonian Reflector.  Two Eyepieces, 15x & 75x included.  

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£69.90
Celestron Canon EOS T-Ring, T-mount for Canon EOS DSLR
Celestron Canon EOS T-Ring, T-mount for Canon EOS DSLR
Genuine Celestron product - Better compatibility and reliability.  One of the first accessories you will need - If you want to take pictures through a telescope or spotting scope.  Attaches to - Canon EOS DSLR and SLR camera bodies.  Sturdy bayonet flange locks in place - Just like a lens, providing secure contact.  Attaches to a variety of camera adapters and accessories - via standard T Threads.  

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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
Genuine Celestron product - Better compatibility and reliability.  One of the first accessories you will need - If you want to take pictures through a telescope or spotting scope.  Attaches to - Canon EOS M camera bodies.  Sturdy bayonet flange locks in place - Just like a lens, providing secure contact.  Attaches to a variety of camera adapters and accessories - via standard T Threads.  

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£19.90
Celestron Focus Motor for SCT/EDGE HD telescopesCelestron Focus Motor for SCT/EDGE HD telescopes
Celestron Focus Motor for SCT/EDGE HD telescopes
Remote/hands-free observing - Enables electronic focusing using a computer or Celestron computerised mount hand controller .  When connected to a Celestron computerised mount, the mount provides the power - When connected directly to a computer, USB provides the power.  Motor controls include multiple speed rates - Automatic GoTo indexed focuser position, and focuser backlash compensation.  Focuser Utility software for Windows provides a simple user interface - Also compatible with Celestron PWI.  Enables autofocusing with a camera - And third party software via ASCOM.  Indexed focus position allows the motor to automatically return to a previous focus position - Prevents the focus motor from reaching the end of telescope’s mechanical focus travel.  

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£244.00

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Celestron Nikon T-Ring, T-mount for Nikon DSLR
Celestron Nikon T-Ring, T-mount for Nikon DSLR
Genuine Celestron product - Better compatibility and reliability.  One of the first accessories you will need - If you want to take pictures through a telescope or spotting scope.  Attaches to - Nikon DSLR and SLR camera bodies.  Sturdy bayonet flange locks in place - Just like a lens, providing secure contact.  Attaches to a variety of camera adapters and accessories - via standard T Threads.  

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£19.90
Celestron Sony T-Ring, T-mount for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras
Celestron Sony T-Ring, T-mount for Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras
Genuine Celestron product - Better compatibility and reliability.  One of the first accessories you will need - If you want to take pictures through a telescope or spotting scope.  Attaches to - Sony Alpha mirrorless camera bodies.  Sturdy bayonet flange locks in place - Just like a lens, providing secure contact.  Attaches to a variety of camera adapters and accessories - via standard T Threads.  

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£19.90

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Celestron NexYZ Universal Smart Phone Adapter - 3-Axis, with Bluetooth remote
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
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Celestron NexStar 5 inch SLT SCTCelestron NexStar 5 inch SLT SCT
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Celestron NexStar 5 inch SLT SCT
High quality - 5” (125mm) Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube.  Fully computerised Altazimuth mount - Allows the telescope to track the desired objects.  NexStar+ Hand Control - Enables you to automatically slew to any of 4,000+ celestial objects with the push of a button.  SkyAlign Technology - Makes setting up and using a computerised telescope faster and easier than ever before.  Pre assembled - Adjustable steel tripod.  Go anywhere - Powered by 8 AA batteries (not included) or a PowerTank portable battery (sold separately).  Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

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£699.00 £599.00

Celestron NexStar 6 inch SLT SCTCelestron NexStar 6 inch SLT SCT
Celestron NexStar 6 inch SLT SCT
High quality 6” (150mm) Schmidt Cassegrain optical tube - Comes with a preassembled tripod and quick release fork arm.   Unique combination of high quality optics - User-friendly computerised interface.   Single fork arm alt-azimuth mount - Allows the telescope to track the desired objects.   Go anywhere! - Powered by 8 AA batteries (not included) or a PowerTank portable battery.   Computerised hand control - Enables you to automatically slew to any of 4,000+ celestial objects with the push of a button.   Strikes an excellent balance - Between portability, ease of use, light gathering ability and price.     Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear  

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£799.00
Celestron Eyepiece Filter Set, 1.25in
Celestron Eyepiece Filter Set, 1.25in
Add new life to your telescope - 1.25” Eyepiece & filter kit includes 14 accessories.  Eyepieces - All five Plossl eyepieces can be used in any telescope with a 1.25” focuser.  2X Barlow Lens - The included 2X Barlow doubles the magnification of any 1.25” eyepiece.  Filters - Coloured filters can be used to bring out certain details on a planet’s surface or its cloud structure.  The Moon filter - Helps block out a portion of the light the Moon sends into your eyepiece so that you can see details better.  Metal Case - The sturdy metal carry case has die-cut foam inside to protect and cushion your accessories.  

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£44.90

Celestron Moon Filter Kit, 1.25in
Essential Kit - For those looking to take the next step in exploring their telescope’s full lunar capability .  Four great Moon filters in one kit - Everything you’ll ever need for optimal views of the lunar surface.  Three neutral density (ND) filters - Different levels of light transmission allow you to choose the perfect filter for your viewing conditions.  Moon & Sky Glow filter - Provides high contrast views of the lunar surface and enhances observation of deep sky objects from light polluted skies.  Aluminium filter cells - Provide a rigid, durable housing for the filter glass and are threaded on top and bottom for stacking.  Kit includes a plastic carrying case - With Moon map and legend for identifying the most popular lunar features.  

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Celestron Neutral Density Filter, 1.25in
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.  

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£18.90

Celestron Variable Polarizing Eyepiece Filter, 1.25in
Selectively reduce the brightness of celestial objects - Brightness can be reduced to just 1% or as much as 40%. .  Simply rotating the filter’s lower ring - Image gets brighter or dimmer.  Does not alter the colour of the object you’re observing - Making it a great choice for Astro-imaging.  Darken the blue sky background when hunting for Venus or Jupiter in the daylight - Making the planet stand out from the background.  Threads on to any Celestron 1.25” eyepiece - Threaded on both sides so you can stack it with other filters.  

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Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 127AZCelestron StarSense Explorer LT 127AZ
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Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 127AZ
Take a guided tour of the night sky - Unleashing the power of your smartphone .  StarSense sky recognition technology - Uses your smartphone to analyse star patterns overhead and calculate its position in real time.  Altazimuth mount - Easy to move the telescope to find your target.  Large 127mm (5”) objective lens - Expect sharp, bright views of Jupiter’s four Galilean moons.  Even if you live in a light polluted city location - StarSense Explorer is advanced enough to be able to pick out Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, the Orion Nebula.  Full height tripod - With an accessory tray to keep you organised.  Upgrading? Check our offer for your old gear

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£319.00 £299.00

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Celestron StarPointer Finderscope
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Celestron StarPointer Finderscope
StarPointer Finderscope - Adds “point and look” functionality to any telescope.  Red dot finder keeps the sky right-side up - Matching what you see with your unaided eyes.  Adjustable red dot - Bright enough to see day or night.  Attaches to just about any telescope - Thanks to the small footprint.  Includes mounting base - Plus long-lasting CR2032 3V battery.  

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Celestron StarPointer Pro Finderscope
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Celestron StarPointer Pro Finderscope
Designed by astronomers for astronomers - Allows you to precisely zero in on your target.  Projects a dual-circle reticule - Not a red dot that can obscure your subject.  40mm optical window offers a wider field of view - Acquire targets quickly and easily.  Brighter LED - Easy visibility during the day.  Easy dovetail connection - No tools required.  

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£34.90 £32.90

Celestron Soft Bag for 34 inch TripodCelestron Soft Bag for 34 inch Tripod
Celestron Soft Bag for 34 inch Tripod
Celestron Soft Bag for 34 inch Tripod Still carrying your bulky tripod box to remote observing sites? Let us lighten your load with our sleek, protective, padded tripod carrying case, the perfect storage solution for transporting your gear anywhere with ease and confidence. It’s truly a must-have for tripod owners of all stripes. Ultra-durable Material The Tripod Soft Case is constructed...

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£109.00
Celestron Soft Bag for 40 inch Telescope & TripodCelestron Soft Bag for 40 inch Telescope & Tripod
Celestron Soft Bag for 40 inch Telescope & Tripod
Celestron Soft Bag for 40 inch Telescope & Tripod Store your entire telescope kit—optical tube, mount, and tripod—in one protected, portable, grab-and-go case Ultra-durable 900 denier outer and super smooth inner polyester layers, sandwich 16mm thick EPE foam sheets to create a protective barrier for your telescope, tripod and mount A PVC-reinforced hard bottom panel provides...

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£129.00

Celestron Padded Carrying Case for 8 inch Optical TubeCelestron Padded Carrying Case for 8 inch Optical Tube
Celestron Padded Carrying Case for 8 inch Optical Tube
Celestron Padded Carrying Case for 8 inch Optical Tube Still carrying your bulky optical tube box to remote observing sites? Let us lighten your load with our sleek, protective optical tube carrying case, the perfect storage solution for transporting your tube anywhere with ease and confidence. It’s truly a must-have for telescope owners of all stripes. Ultra-durable Material The 8" Optical...

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£99.90
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Celestron Illuminated RACI Finder ScopeCelestron Illuminated RACI Finder Scope
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Celestron Illuminated RACI Finder Scope
Right Angle Correct Image (RACI) Illuminated Finder - Great upgrade to the stock finderscopes.  Well-built 9x50 finder - Displays right side up, left to right correct views.  Illuminated double crosshair reticule - Doesn’t hide stars.  Includes double ring bracket - With integrated dovetail.  Battery-powered illuminator lights up the crosshair with a soft, red glow - Illumination can be easily adjusted by turning the on/off knob.  Eyepiece module can be rotated left or right - So you can find the perfect viewing angle.  

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£149.00 £139.00

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Celestron Powertank Lithium LTCelestron Powertank Lithium LT
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Celestron Powertank Lithium LT
This handy device is a must-have - For your telescope and accessories, camping gear, emergency kit, and more.  Compact, lightweight - Portable lithium power pack.  Built in 12 volt regulating circuit - Provides your telescope with up to 8 hours of consistent power at the proper voltage .  Comes with a rapid charge USB port - Fast charging your electronic devices in the field.  Travel with PowerTank - At 73.3 watt-hours, it meets current FAA regulations (160 Wh) for transportation in your carry on baggage.  Out of the way - Use the included 2” straps to secure the unit to your tripod leg .  

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Now you can take your telescope anywhere - Portable rechargeable power supply.  Whether you have a computerised telescope or operate the telescope using motors - Celestron specially designed this product with the amateur astronomer in mind .  Two built in USB ports - For charging portable devices.  Two 12V output cigarette lighter ports - Cigarette lighter adapter included.  Built-in flashlight - With red filter cap.  Can also be useful as an emergency roadside accessory - Includes an emergency light, and booster terminals in place to start weak car batteries.  

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Large capacity - 17000 Mah provides several hours of power to your Celestron telescope.  Charge other devices - The PowerTank 17 also features two 12v and two 5V output ports which allow you to charge multiple devices.  Torch - The built-in torch with a tilting head allows you to navigate with ease under the dark night sky.  Radio - The PowerTank also comes with a built-in siren and AM/FM radio for emergencies.  

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Rugged design make it the perfect outdoor power supply - Ideal outdoor portable charging solution for your electronic gear.  Portable power pack for your computerised Celestron telescope - Using Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) chemistry.  Smaller, lighter, safer, and easier to maintain - Than lithium-ion and sealed lead acid designs.  Up to 2000 charge cycles - Four times more than lithium-ion and seven times more than sealed lead-acid designs.  Un recharged shelf life of up to ten years Three times better than lithium-ion and ten times better than sealed lead-acid designs.  Battery shuts off automatically when insufficient current flow is detected - Prevent you from inadvertently draining your battery.  

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Celestron Car Battery Adapter Power your Celestron computerized telescope from your car battery or a portable 12V DC power supply Barrel connector plugs into the 12V input jack on the telescope drive base Power connector fits standard automobile cigarette lighter receptacles, also found on portable 12V battery packs like the Celestron PowerTank 25-foot cord for lots of reach The hobby of...

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How do I choose a telescope?

When you speak to us at Castle Cameras we are likely to answer your question with more questions! We’re like that – It helps us to understand your expectations and what you might want to use the ‘scope for.

If we know - What are you hoping to see? How dark is the sky where you will be using your new telescope? Will you be travelling with your telescope? How experienced are you? What is your budget?

It will help us to help you to choose the right telescope — because there is no one-size-fits-all.

We are happy to help you answer these questions and help you choose the right telescope. At the end of the day, it gets dark & that is when the right telescope really comes into its own.

What’s the best type of telescope for a beginner?

When you first start out looking at telescopes you will find yourself almost immediately inundated with jargon, which even to experienced users can be confusing. For now though, let’s look at the basics.

The best type of telescope for a beginner is one that’s easy to set up and enjoyable to use.  Unsurprisingly astro scopes for beginners will be the entry level least expensive telescopes.

Our most popular beginner’s telescopes are the Celestron Inspire and the Celestron Astromaster.

Fundamentally there are 2 main types of telescopes. The terms you will see more often than not are Reflector & Refractor. So…

What is the difference between Reflector & Refractor telescopes?

The most obvious difference between the 2 types of ‘scope is the shape. A Reflector Telescope will generally be shorter and wider and you will look into it from the side, the scope is using mirrors to reflect the light through lenses to your eye.

While a Refractor Telescope will be longer and narrower and you will look in the end, where the light has been refracted through various lenses to meet your eye.

The reason these 2 types of telescope exist is that they are not exactly for the same job. As a rule Reflector Telescopes will offer higher magnification but with a sacrifice of sharpness of image, while Refractor Telescopes will offer better focus, but are not so good at gathering the light.

Generally, Refractor Telescopes are a better bet if you intend to travel with the scope, say to some nearby dark skies as the lenses will not need collimating and are simple to set up and use.  A Reflector may be better to leave set up in a dark corner of the garden, the right Reflector scope can give amazing views of the Milky Way and beyond.

If you hope to look into deep space, i.e. beyond our solar system, a Reflector will be a better bet, though with some sacrifice of sharpness. If you want to look at things a little closer to home, i.e. planets, or whole galaxies or star clusters a Refractor might make more sense.

So hopefully you now have an idea of what the different shapes of scopes are, lets look at

What do the numbers mean on telescopes?

In the confusing world of telescopes it has been deemed that mixing Imperial and Metric measurements would be a good idea – it wasn’t mine.

Most Reflector telescopes will have wider tubes than Refractor telescopes, this allows them to gather up that light as mentioned above. You will find Reflector telescopes generally varying from 4”8” and indeed a lot larger in some cases. These will also be sometimes called 114mm, 127mm, 130mm – Anything to confuse!

Refractor telescopes will more often than not be narrower, ours range from 70mm to 100mm

Unlike Binoculars or Spotting Scopes (Which can of course be used for star gazing) you will not generally find any reference to the magnification on a Telescope. This is because a key determining factor is the eyepiece you use.

What Magnification do Telescopes give?

As we have alluded to already, the magnification will vary depending on the scope, but just as important, is the eyepiece. Celestron Telescopes allow you to change the eyepiece, to offer greater magnification or more detail.

Scopes will come with at least one eyepiece to get you started.

The magnification of your scope is calculated buy dividing the focal length of the scope by the size of the eyepiece.

Common eyepieces will range from 4mm to 40mm though you can buy ones outside these ranges.

It is also possible to buy a Barlow Lens – This is nothing to do with the popular crooner Gary - It will allow you to double your effective magnification.

Remember though as magnification increases image quality decreases.

If you are still with me, well done – One last thing to decide

 

What Mount do I need for my telescope? 

As a rule the more expensive telescopes will have smarter technology in their mounts.

Don’t panic though – Almost all Celestron scopes will come with the tripod and mount in the box. 

The thing to remember is we are on a globe and as such the night sky is effectively a dome. What this means in practice is that as objects ‘move across the night sky’ they will not move in a straight line.

The most basic mounts will allow you to move your scope up, down, left and right – this is great to quickly find something, but can be confusing to then follow it as it moves relative to the Earth.

The clever folks at Celestron have come up with a few solutions to this.

Firstly you will need an Equatorial Mount. This will allow you to track objects far more simply.

Celestron make a range of scopes with Equatorial mounts.

Starting with the Starsense range, which, thanks to Celestron’s ‘Starsense Explorer’ App allow you to use your smart phone to know exactly what you are looking at.

As you move through the ranges you will find Motorised mounts which track objects across the night sky, Computerised GoTo mounts which can find specific objects for you and follow them, and of course WiFi enabled, Motorised Computerised mounts ones so clever you need not even sit out in the cold. You can stay in listening to your Gary Barlow by the fire - Though that might be what you were trying to avoid in the first place.

 

What can I see with my telescope? 

Here is a useful link to show you month by month what is going on this year (And next), kindly supplied by BBC Sky at Night.

 

If you would like any more information or help choosing your Astro Telescope give us a ring or use our live chat option.