10 Best telescope for astrophotography in Australia

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Last Updated - 19/04/2024

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Celestron

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Celestron Sky-Watcher Quattro 150P Imaging Newtonian - Large Aperture 6-inch Reflector Optical Tube for Astrophotography and Visual Use
9.7

Exceptional

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Fully multi-coated borosilicate mirrors
2-inch dual-speed 10:1 Crayford-style focuser with 1.25- and 2-inch adapters
150mm (6 inch) Newtonian reflector

A$950.60
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$Sky-Watcher EvoStar 72 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy (S11180)$
Sky Watcher

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Sky-Watcher EvoStar 72 APO Doublet Refractor – Compact and Portable Optical Tube for Affordable Astrophotography and Visual Astronomy (S11180)
9.4

Excellent

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PORTABLE TRAVEL SIZE: Using a compact design, this refractor is easy to transport and lightweight to support, making it the perfect travel companion.
OUTSTANDING COLOR CORRECTION: Using the finest quality glass and proprietary Metallic High-Transmission Coatings (MHTC), EvoStar refractors produce tack sharp images with accurate color and minimal aberrations.
EXPERTLY MATCHED GLASS: The EvoStar series features a matched doublet objective including one synthetic fluorite element, providing excellent color correction for visual and photographic uses.
EVOLVES WITH SKILL: No need to replace this telescope as your skill set evolves. Whether you’re a seasoned astrophotographer or a budding novice, EvoStar refractors are versatile enough to use as your primary optical tube as your skill set improves.
10:1 DUAL-SPEED FOCUSER: No matter the eyepiece or camera, finding focus is a breeze with this 10:1 dual-speed Crayford-style focuser..EVERYTHING YOU NEED: The EvoStar 72 comes complete with an aluminum case, tube rings, and a Vixen-style dovetail.

A$901.01
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03

SVBONY
17% Off

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SVBONY SV205 Telescope Color Camera 8MP USB3.0 Electronic Eyepiece 1.25in Telescope Camera Astronomy Camera for Telescope Astrophotography
9.3

Excellent

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Share the view of bright planets;the moon;and terrestrial targets through your computer with friends;family and fellow astronomy enthusiasts
SV205 camera allows you to capture a real-time video and transport to your laptop or PC; USB 3.0 is much faster than the USB 2.0
Plug and play without driver;real-time dynamic observation by crystal clear image;the image sensor uses dark light compensation technology to greatly improve the camera's image clarity in low light conditions
In MJPG video format;you can record video quickly and the frame rate up to 30FPS at 2K resolution 1920x1080; if you want high quality image;please choose YUV uncompressed video format;the speed will be 15FPS per second at 3264*2448 resolution
An affordable introduction to the rewarding hobby of astrophotography.;Great for lunar and planetary shots;deep sky objects imaging is not a good choice;machined aluminum 1.25" adapter barrel for direct threaded connection to almost any telescope

A$118.99 A$144.99 17% Off
04

SVBONY

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SVBONY SV503 Telescope 80ED F7 Telescope OTA Focal Length 560mm for Exceptional Viewing and Astrophotography, Suitable for Areas with Thin Air, Southern Cross
9.2

Excellent

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all optical surfaces multi-coated; The whole optical lens adopts the technology of ultra-wideband multilayer coating; 80mm aperture; fully multi-coated ED optics deliver outstanding views; day or night
Top-quality Material; The appearance of the SV503 OTA is baked with high-end fine-grained paint; with exquisite appearance and delicate feel;all machined by CNC
Extra-low Dispersion glass; SV503 Telescope OTA is designed with ED glass; will give you the crystal clear image;SV503 80ED telescope produces an especially colour true and high contrast image; just right for more discerning observers
Dual-speed rack and pinion focuser;The gear ratio of the dual speed 2-inch toothed focuser is 1: 10; which makes it easy to achieve accurate focus
Areas of application; 80mm F7 astronomy telescope SV503 would be better begin for astronomy amateurs to do astrophotography

A$637.49 A$697.49
05
$Dianfan Telescope,80mm Aperture 600mm Telescopes for Adults Astronomy,Fully Mult-Coated High Powered Refracting Telescope for Kids Beginners,Professional Telescopes with Tripod,Phone Adapter and Bag$
Dianfan

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Dianfan Telescope,80mm Aperture 600mm Telescopes for Adults Astronomy,Fully Mult-Coated High Powered Refracting Telescope for Kids Beginners,Professional Telescopes with Tripod,Phone Adapter and Bag
9.1

Excellent

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🔭[Sturdy Construction]: With durable aluminum frame and stable tripod, this telescope is built to last and can withstand years of use and travel.Compact design and lightweight construction,it is easy to carry.Its simple controls ensure that you can start observing the night sky right away.
🔭[Quality Service]: Our telescope is designed for starry sky watching, birding watching, wildlife watching, trip,city watching.Believe in DIANFAN and choose DIANFAN telescope. Contact us if you encounter any problem, we promise you will get a satisfactory answer within 24 hours.
🔭[Large Aperture High Magnification]: The Astronomical telescope is 600mm(f/6.7) focal length and 80mm large aperture.Equipped with two excellent-quality eyepieces (25mm and 10mm)and a 3X Barlow lens.The 3X Barlow lens triples the magnification of each eyepiece.We can get magnification from 24X to 180X.
🔭[Home Education Preferred]: This is the first choice for quality home education.Develop your child's hands-on and observation skills away from mobile phone screens.This telescope is designed to be user-friendly, with a straightforward assembly process make it easy to adjust and focus.
🔭[High-quality Optics]: Dianfan 80600 telescope uses superior optics to provide clear and realistic views,designed with FMC multi-layer broadband high transmission coated. More realistic colours for maximum eye protection.It perfect for stargazing and astronomy enthusiasts.

A$249.99
06

Celestron

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Celestron 114LCM Computerized Telescope (Black)
9.0

Excellent

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UNBEATABLE WARRANTY & SUPPORT: Buy with confidence from Celestron, a leading telescope brand in California since 1960. Your purchase includes a 2-Year US Warranty and unlimited support from our team of US-based experts.
TAKE THE SKY TOUR: If you’re not sure of what to observe, the Sky Tour button will do the work for you. Simply press the button and your computerized telescope will generate a list of the best objects currently available to view in the sky.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED: The Celestron LCM telescope comes with everything you need for stargazing, including a full-height tripod, 2 high-quality eyepieces (25mm & 9mm), and a StarPointer red dot finderscope.
COMPUTERIZED AUTOMATIC TELESCOPE: The Celestron 114LCM Computerized Newtonian Telescope with all glass optics can automatically locate 4,000 celestial objects with its computerized GoTo mount.
BONUS FREE STARRY NIGHT SOFTWARE: This Celestron 114LCM Computerized Telescope includes a FREE download of one of the top consumer rated astronomy software programs. Simulate the night sky from any location on Earth or plan your next observing session.

A$701.69
07

NEEWER

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NEEWER 1.25” Variable Telescope Camera Adapter & 1.25" Extension Tube Kit, Compatible with Canon DSLR Cameras & Telescope Eyepiece for Prime Focus and Eyepiece Projection Astrophotography
8.8

Very Good

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【Variable Extension Tube】The variable extension tube features a telescopic design to increase the magnification (so as to change image size) and get the best shots. Please note that it is only compatible with refracting telescopes and catadioptric telescopes with 1.25" eyepieces, NOT for reflecting telescopes
【Two Mounting Methods】One is to place your telescope eyepiece into the eyepiece holder of the tube, to achieve a long focal length and film small objects. The other is to mount the tube directly on a camera without an eyepiece and connect it to your telescope. Using the focal length of the telescope to capture the entire moon, only the manual focus is supported
【Quality Material and Sturdy Build】The anodized aluminum build is robust and will withstand daily wear over a long period of use.
【Package Contents】The telescope accessory kit includes one extension tube for the telescope eyepiece (with 3 screws), one 1.25" T adapter, and one T ring mount compatible with Canon cameras. Note: Telescope eyepiece is NOT included.
【Easily Attached Telescope Camera Adapter】The extension telescope camera adapter easily connects a camera body to your telescope with a T Ring, and is compatible with Canon's major camera models. Put your telescope eyepiece inside the adapter's extension tube to magnify for more details and clarity. (Note: the adapter doesn't fit mirrorless cameras)

A$28.39
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NEEWER

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NEEWER 1.25” Variable Telescope Camera Adapter & 1.25" Extension Tube Kit, Compatible with Nikon DSLR Cameras & Telescope Eyepiece for Prime Focus and Eyepiece Projection Astrophotography
8.6

Very Good

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【Variable Extension Tube】The variable extension tube features a telescopic design to increase the magnification (so as to change image size) and get the best shots. Compatible with 1.25” eyepiece of both reflector telescope and refractor telescope
【Quality Material and Sturdy Build】The anodized aluminum build is robust and will withstand daily wear over a long period of use
【Package Contents】The telescope accessory kit includes one extension tube for the telescope eyepiece (with 3 screws), one 1.25" T adapter, and one T ring mount compatible with Nikon cameras. Note: Telescope eyepiece is NOT included
【Easily Attached Telescope Camera Adapter】The extension telescope camera adapter easily connects a camera body to your telescope with a T Ring. Put your telescope eyepiece inside the adapter’s extension tube to magnify for more details and clarity, suited for prime focus photography with DSLR cameras or eyepiece projection astrophotography (Note: the adapter doesn’t fit mirrorless cameras)
【Different Ways to Use】There are two ways to mount the extension tube. One is to place your telescope eyepiece into the eyepiece holder of the tube, to achieve a long focal length and film small objects. The other is to mount the tube directly on a camera without an eyepiece and connect it to your telescope. By using the telescope’s focal length, it is capable of filming the entire moon

A$34.39
09

Sky Watcher

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Sky-Watcher Skymax 127mm Maksutov-Cassegrain - Large Aperture Compound-Style Reflector Telescope
8.5

Good

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VIXEN-STYLE DOVETAIL: An industry standard, the Vixen-style dovetail is the most commonly used dovetail plate for astronomy. In addition to this, all Maksutov-Cassegrains come with a ¼-20 tripod thread under each dovetail bar, allowing users to mount to most photographic tripods.
FULLY BAFFLED TUBE: Utilizing a fully-baffled tube, Sky-Watcher Maksutovs prevent stray light from interfering with your viewing experience.
EXPERTLY MATCHED OPTICS: The Skymax series of Maksutov-Cassegrain optical tubes features matched primary and secondary mirrors with an expertly coated corrector plate that delivers contrast-rich views with charcoal-black skies.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED: The 127mm Skymax Maksutov-Cassegrain comes equipped with everything you need to get started, including: a 28mm 2-inch eyepiece, 2-inch 90-degree star diagonal, and a 6x30 straight-through finderscope.
94% REFLECTIVITY MIRROR COATINGS: Using a borosilicate primary mirror with an aluminum coating and a quartz overcoat, Sky-Watcher Maksutov-Cassegrains produce a 94% reflectivity rating that delivers crisp, sharp detail.

A$788.12
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SVBONY

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SVBONY SV503 Telescope 80ED F7 Telescope OTA Focal Length 560mm for Exceptional Viewing and Astrophotography
8.3

Good

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all optical surfaces multi-coated; The whole optical lens adopts the technology of ultra-wideband multilayer coating; 80mm aperture; fully multi-coated ED optics deliver outstanding views; day or night
Top-quality Material; The appearance of the SV503 OTA is baked with high-end fine-grained paint; with exquisite appearance and delicate feel;all machined by CNC
Extra-low Dispersion glass; SV503 Telescope OTA is designed with ED glass; will give you the crystal clear image;SV503 80ED telescope produces an especially colour true and high contrast image; just right for more discerning observers
Dual-speed rack and pinion focuser;The gear ratio of the dual speed 2-inch toothed focuser is 1: 10; which makes it easy to achieve accurate focus
Areas of application; 80mm F7 astronomy telescope SV503 would be better begin for astronomy amateurs to do astrophotography

A$856.99