|
| |||||
Approved Main Dealer.
There are three main types of
astronomical telescopes: refracting telescopes, reflecting telescopes, and
Catadioptric telescopes. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, and
choosing the right type of telescope will depend on your specific needs and
preferences.
Refracting telescopes use a lens to gather and focus light. They are the classic
telescopes that most people think of when they picture a telescope. Refracting
telescopes are easy to use, produce sharp, high-contrast images, and require
minimal maintenance. However, they tend to be relatively expensive for their
aperture (the size of their lens), and their long length can make them unwieldy
and difficult to transport.
Reflecting telescopes use a curved mirror to gather and focus light. They are
generally more affordable than refracting telescopes, and their shorter length
makes them easier to transport. Reflecting telescopes also tend to have larger
apertures for their price, which allows for brighter, higher-resolution images.
However, reflecting telescopes can require more maintenance than refracting
telescopes, and their mirrors need to be adjusted periodically to maintain
proper alignment.
Catadioptric telescopes use a combination of lenses and mirrors to gather and
focus light. They offer the best of both worlds, with the high-quality images of
refracting telescopes and the compact design of reflecting telescopes.
Catadioptric telescopes are generally more expensive than reflecting telescopes,
but they are more affordable than refracting telescopes with comparable
aperture.
|
Don't forget: look on the home page first for any special offers! 
A selection from the new Celestron Catalogue is available now HERE in PDF format. We are the Main Celestron Dealer for the South of England. All our Celestron telescopes come with a two year warranty supported by us. We also have a full range of accessories for these scopes.
|
|
|
New. Celestron go-to scopes software upgrade service.
If you purchased your NexStar telescope from us we offer a free software upgrade service. Even if out of warranty. Another reason to buy locally. If purchased elsewhere, there will be a charge for this service.
|
|
|
NexStar
SE XLT Go To Series
A range of highly portable telescopes featuring high quality optical systems and packed with advanced features and a 40,000 object database.
|
Click HERE for Specification Sheet
|
|||||||
| 4SE XLT 4" To Order | £ 699.99 | |||||||
| 5SE XLT 5" To Order | £ 1099.99 | |||||||
| 6SE XLT 6" To Order | £ 1349.99 | |||||||
|
8SE XLT 8" To Order |
£ 1699.99 | |||||||
|
Advanced VX Range | |||||||
| Advanced VX 6" Newtonian | £ 1,599.99 | |||||||
| Advanced VX 8" Newtonian | £ 2,349.99 | |||||||
| Advanced VX 6" Refractor - On Display | £ 2,199.99 | |||||||
| Advanced VX 6" SCT | £ 1,899.99 | |||||||
| Advanced VX 7" Maksutov Cassegrain | £ 2,899.99 | |||||||
| Advanced VX 8" SCT | £ 2,449.99 | |||||||
| Advanced VX 9.25" SCT | £ 2,849.99 | |||||||
| Advanced VX 11" SCT | £ 3,549.99 | |||||||
| Advanced VX 8" Edge HD | £ 2,749.99 | |||||||
|
Advanced VX 8" Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astro |
£ 3,199.99 | |||||||
|
Advanced VX 9.25" Edge HD |
£ 3,399.99 | |||||||
 |
NexStar SLT Go-To Range
A
range of Go-To beginners telescopes with advanced features. Includes 4000
object database and the revolutionary Sky-Align easy alignment system. Click HERE for Specification Sheet
|
|||||||
| NexStar 127mm M/C To Order / On Display | £ 599.99 | |||||||
| NexStar 6" SLT (SCT) To Order / On Display | £ 799.99 | |||||||
| NexStar 130mm Newtonian To Order only. | £ 549.99 | |||||||
| NexStar 90mm M/C To Order only. | £ 499.99 | |||||||
|
Evolution Series Explore the Universe and control your NexStar Evolution telescope with the free Celestron SkyPortal app for iOS and Android! Compact, portable 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain optical tube with StarBright XLT optical coatings. Computerized GoTo mount with high-performance brass 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
|
|||||||
|
5" SCT Wi-Fi On Display |
£1499.99 | |||||||
| 6" SCT Wi-Fi On Display / In Stock | £1699.99 | |||||||
| 8" SCT Wi-Fi On Display | £2329.99 | |||||||
| Sky portal Wi-Fi Accessory £ 189.99 to order. | ||||||||
| Please note: This is only a selection of Telescopes from these ranges, please contact us for more information. | ||||||||
|
||||||||
|
|
E & O E - ©2024 Sussex Astronomy Centre |
|||||||
We will always try to match
or beat any other UK
Astronomy shop prices. 
