saxon Australia dedication to fine optical instruments manifests in its delivery of high definition telescopes to suit beginners all the way up to devoted astro-imagers. saxon’s range of telescopes include the dual purpose Brass Refractor Telescopes, Newtonian Reflectors, ranging up to high aperture Dobsonians and high specification ED refractor scopes. With its varied selection of scopes and accessories, saxon promises the views at night are never too far away for anyone.
Style and substance; form and function; our classic brass series will bring a touch of class wherever it goes. From the living room to the veranda to the seafront, you can be sure that your saxon Classic Brass Telescopes will not only do the job but look good doing it too. All items in our classic brass series are built with solid brass and paired with leather or mahogany wood for that understated classy look.
Whether you are after a portable telescope for land viewing or a powerful telescope for astronomy (or one that can do both!), there is a saxon Refractor Telescope that is more than up to the task. A Refractor telescope, with their compact size and ease of use, makes for a great first telescope at any age. At home at both the seafront and at astronomy events, the Refractor is truly a versatile instrument. Refractor telescopes are equally popular with experts and veterans because of their superior contrast and low need for maintenance.
Looking for an astrophotographic refractor telescope? Click here to see our range of Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Refractor Telescopes.
Considered by many to be the ultimate choice of telescope for astronomy and astrophotography!
Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) or Apochromatic Refractors provide excellent colour correction not found in Achromatic Refractors. For those seeking the ultimate viewing and astrophotographic experience, look no further than a saxon ED Refractor Telescope.
Invented by the English scientist, Sir Isaac Newton, the Reflector Telescope (properly the Newtonian Reflector) continues to be a popular choice among hobbyists and enthusiasts. Owing to the design of the Reflector Telescope, large sized Reflector Telescopes can be easily manufactured, which means that you know you will get your best bang for your buck when you purchase a saxon Reflector Telescope. Our Reflector Telescopes continue to be highly popular whether to aspiring astronomers or to veterans looking for that dream telescope without breaking the bank.
Looking for a telescope with a view to astrophotography? Check out our Astrophotography Newtonian Telescopes below!
The Dobsonian telescope, invented and popularised by John Dobson, truly brought astronomy to the people. Characterised by their large apertures, ease of set up and use, and low price tag, the Dobsonian telescope is definitely the telescope for you (if you don't mind its size). A saxon Dobsonian Telescope will open the wonders of the universe, bringing you up close with nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, and more!
You simply can't go wrong with a saxon Dobsonian Telescope.
Don't let the small size of a Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope fool you, each saxon Maksutov-Cassegrain has the superb combination of portability and power. The particular design of the Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope makes it the ideal telescope for lunar and planetary viewing.
A compact saxon Maksutov-Cassegrain Telescope paired with the computerised saxon Astroseeker mount is genuinely a pleasure to behold.