Some of our new products have arrived and now available:

Technical Features

The acclaimed Ioptron GOTO mounts and Telescopes will soon be available from NZ Telescopes, our initial range includes the Mini Tower, Mini Tower Pro and the Cube Pro. We will also have a range of Ioptron refractor GOTO telescopes on offer. We are set to be an authorized reseller of Iopron mounts and scopes. To view the products coming soon, click on Ioptron in the manufactures list on the left menu.

A useful video guide to buying your first telescope, produced by the Sky at Night magazine.

Lots of useful information.

Our best selling Maksutov telescope deal has just got even better,  for a limited time

Only $1299,  thats a total saving of $551,  while stocks last.

The exciting new Sky-Watcher SynScan Alt-Azimuth GoTo Mount is a precision engineered instrument that will allow you to easily find and enjoy viewing night sky treasures, such as Planets, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Galaxies and much more.

The Sky-Watcher  Maksutov-Cassegrains are the ultimate ‘take-anywhere’ telescopes. They are also ideal if working space is limited. Despite their small dimensions they pack a powerful punch. Their High-Resolution, diffraction limited optical systems are multi-coated to maximize contrast and image sharpness.
 
The SynScan AZ hand control allows you point your telescope at a specific object, or even tour the night sky at the touch of a button!! The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,900 objects.
Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions.
Combined with telescope OTAs of proven high quality, these superb packages are all you need to Explore the Universe to your Heart¹s Content!!

SynScan Database: Total 42,900 Objects, including Complete M, NGC, IC & SAO Catalogues Alignment Method: Two-star or Brightest star alignment Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE) feature Unknown Object Indentification feature Pointing Accuracy: up to 10 arc min Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar Slewing Speeds: 1.0x, 2.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking Quiet Operation Motor Type & Resolution: DC Servo Motors. Resolution 0.8923 arc sec or
1,452,425 steps/rev

• Quality Maksutov scope,  why pay $1995
  
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x254
• Diameter of Primary Mirror: 127mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 1500mm (f/11.8)
• Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
• 2x barlow with T adaptor
• Moon filter
• Serial cable
• Compass for alignment
  
• 6x30 Finderscope
• 90° Star Diagonal (1.25”)
• SynScan™ AZ GoTo Computerised Alt-Azimuth HD Go-To Mount
• Power Requirement: 12v DC 1Amp Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries (not supplied)
• Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray

Fantastic performance from this highly capable all-rounder. Its precision Parabolic primary mirror captures 30% more precious starlight than a 114mm reflector for bright, sharp, contrasty views of a wide range of night sky objects.

• Magnifications (with eyepieces supplied): x26 & x65
• Highest Practical Power (Potential): x260
• Diameter of Primary Mirror: 130mm
• Telescope Focal Length: 650mm (f/5)
• Eyepieces Supplied (1.25"): 10mm & 25mm
• Parabolic Primary Mirror
• 0.5mm Ultra-Thin Secondary Mirror Supports
• 6x30 Finderscope
• 2” Rack & Pinion Focuser with 1.25” adaptor
• SynScan™ AZ GoTo Computerised Alt-Azimuth HD Go-To Mount
• Power Requirement: 12v DC 1Amp Power Supply (Tip Positive) or AA Batteries (not supplied)
• Stainless Steel Tripod with Accessory Tray
• 30% more Light Gathering than 114mm
• The exciting new Sky-Watcher SynScan Alt-Azimuth GoTo Mount is a precision engineered instrument that will allow you to easily find and enjoy viewing night sky treasures, such as Planets, Nebulae, Star Clusters, Galaxies and much more. The SynScan AZ hand control allows you point your telescope at a specific object, or even tour the night sky at the touch of a button!! The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 42,900 objects.
  Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions.
  
  Mount Features:
  SynScan Database: Total 42,900 Objects, including Complete M, NGC, IC & SAO Catalogues
  Alignment Method: Two-star or Brightest star alignment
  Pointing Accuracy Enhancement (PAE) feature
  Unknown Object Indentification feature
  Pointing Accuracy: up to 10 arc min
  Tracking Rates: Sidereal, Lunar, Solar
  Slewing Speeds: 1.0x, 2.0x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, 400x, 500x, 600x, 800x
  Tracking Mode: Dual Axis Tracking
  Quiet Operation
  DC Servo Motors. Resolution 0.8923 arc sec or1,452,425 steps/rev
  PC Compatible: can be used with popular Planetarium Software.
  SynScan Handset Firmware upgradeable via the Internet

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A high quality 80mm aperture Refractor Telescope that provides stunning views of the Planets, Moon and wide field views of brighter deep sky objects, a complete package that is easy to use and setup and automatically tracks the night sky.

The Auto-Tracking telescope is an evolutionary alt-azimuth mount that allows automatic tracking of celestial objects without complicated add-ons. It can be used not only for astronomy but for terrestrial applications as well (erecting prism required). It is fast to set-up and very simple and easy to use. Highly recommended for the first-time buyer.

Features

• Ideal for both Astronomical & Terrestrial Use
• Single-Arm Alt-Azimuth Mount
• Powerful DC Servo Motor
• Hand Control to Command the Motor
• Choice of 1x, 4x or 8x Sidereal Rate Speeds in "Tracking on" mode
• Choice of 32x Slow, 64x Medium or 800x High-Speed Alt-Azimuth Slewing in "Tracking off" mode, for Astronomical & Terrestrial Use
• North & Level Start Position for Astronomical Auto-Tracking Feature
• Clear Latitude Scale
• Lightweight & Portable
• Simple and Easy to Use
• SAVE $229  Plus we will include a free erecting prism (worth $55)
  Making the telescope  suitable for land use.
• Total saving $279.
  Awesome Christmas  deal - only while stocks last.

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Our Skywatcher Dobsonian Telescopes in the 6 inch and 8 Inch aperture  have both been slashed in price,  6 inch is only $699,  the 8 inch only $889.00

No better time to buy an affordable light bucket.  The are so easy to use,  and you can't get better aperture for the price.

Stock is limited so get in first.

If you don't already know,  you will now, about our Video Guides to Telescopes,  supplied by Jesse of Expert Village.

Click here to learn everything you always wanted to know,  each video runs for 3 to 4 minutes and packed with informative information.

Click here to view videos.

The team at NZ Telescopes are pleased to bring you our new renovated store.  We have worked hard to get this completed before Christmas.

Many of our stock lines were not effected by the GST change and those that were it was minimal.

We have many great deals for Christmas,  we have a large shipment of stock  due  end of November,  our new Skywatcher 14 inch  and 16 inch GOTO Dobs will arrive then also,  they are limited in  quanity,  you can of course add your order to our growing backorder list.