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Telescopes and Binoculars for land viewing

Telescopes

AOE High quality refracting telescopes make an ideal choice for any observations be it land, sky or sea and provide a unique blend of high quality optics, high quality construction, high power all in a relatively compact size.
The precision optics will deliver bright, crisp, clear, stunning views at short or long range. The 80 mm and 90 mm have been selected as the two most outstanding telescopes that will offer the best performance for uncompromised land viewing enjoyment. 

AOE-80S 80mm Refractors

The AOE80 series refractor telescopes provide true value for money and amazing performance well beyond its economical price tag. The 80mm fully multi-coated objective lens is large enough to provide bright, crisp clear views for observing the planets as well as the brighter deep sky objects, as well as being an excellent terrestrial (land viewing) telescope, providing powerful crisp, clear, stuning views at short or long range. With low cost and high performance this telescope would be ideal for beginners as well as the much more demanding experienced observers. Features include fully multi-coated achromatic air spaced objective lens, retractable dew shield, fully baffled tube, metal componentry, smooth 1.25inch focuser, large 6x30 finderscope, 90 degree star diagonal, two good quality 1.25" Fully multicoated Plossl eyepieces and a stable wide-stance heavy duty aluminium field tripod and mount. Available as an AOE-80SEQ with EQ3-C mount or AOE-80SAZ with AZ3 Mount.

Specifications

Optical design

Achromatic Refractor

Aperture, mm

80mm

Focal length, mm

600mm

Focal ratio

F=7.5

Resolving power

1.4"

Limiting magnitude

12m

Magnification, max

190x

Finderscope

6x30

Mount

EQ-3-C Equatorial or AZ3 Alt-Azimuth

Standard accessories

6mm , 25mm Plossl 1.25" eyepieces, Star Diagonal

Part No

Description

Availability

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Price

AOE-80SAZ

AOE 80mm F=7.5 Achromatic Refractor AZ3

In Stock

 

$329.00

AOE-80SEQ

AOE 80mm F=7.5 Achromatic Refractor EQ3-C

In Stock

 

$349.00

AOE90SAZ10

AOE-80 or 90 on AZ Mount configuration

AOE-90S 90mm Refractors

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Fitted with camera adapter

The AOE-90S instruments provide excellent images of celestial or terrestrial objects. With its larger 90mm multicoated lens you will be able to see brighter, clearer high contrast images of all objects. Ideal for studying the planets, as well as brighter deep space objects, you will be amazed at the clarity and detail the instrument can provide of planets like Jupiter and Saturn. Also a perfect choice as a powerful terrestrial (land viewing) telescope. This F6.6 instrument would also be a good choice for rich filed views of the milky way and other star fields. With low cost and high performance this telescope is ideal for either beginners or the more demanding experienced observers. Features include multi layer coated achromatic lenses, metal componentry, smooth 1.25inch focuser, large 6x30 finderscope, 90 degree star diagonal, 2 quality 1.25" Fully Multi-coated Plossl eyepieces and a stable fully adjustable wide-stance heavy duty aluminium field tripod and mount. A true performer at a great price. Available with EQ3-c or AZ3 Mounts.

AOE90SEQA10

AOE-80 or 90 on EQ3-C Mount configuration

Specifications

Optical design

Achromatic Refractor

Aperture, mm

90mm

Focal length, mm

600mm

Focal ratio

F=6.6

Resolving power

1.3"

Limiting magnitude

12.3m

Magnification, max

212x

Finderscope

6x30

Mount

EQ-3-C Equatorial or AZ3 Alt-Azimuth

Standard accessories

6mm , 25mm Plossl 1.25" eyepieces, Star Diagonal

Part No

Description

Availability

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Price

AOE-90SAZ

AOE 90mm F=6.6 Achromatic Refractor AZ3

Out of Stock

 

$379.00

AOE-90SEQ

AOE 90mm F=6.6 Achromatic Refractor EQ3-C

Out of Stock

 

$399.00

AOE80ED - 80mm ED APO Refracting Telescope

The AOE premium 80 mm ED refracting telescope delivers excellent images to rival the very best in a compact and portable package . With superior air-spaced Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass doublet optics that virtually eliminates chromatic aberration to deliver true color and edge-to-edge sharp images.
With a 2" 11:1 Dual-speed Crayford focuser and Graduated scale mark accurate focusing is easily achieved.
The all metal construction on this beautiful telescope has been precision CNC-machined resulting in a visibly refined finish both mechanically and optically .
Supplied standard with a 2" 99% reflectivity diagonal mirror*, 19mm flat field 1.25" fully multi-coated eyepiece CNC tube rings, dove-tail plate, retractable dew shield and hard carry case.
Available also with a high quality portable tripod, AZ3 mount or Deluxe EQ3 equatorial mount with Go-To option.
A comprehensive high quality portable package providing for wonderful rich field stellar observations, high power high contrast views of the moon and planets or the ultimate in quality terrestrial observations.

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Specifications

The AOE-80ED seen here mounted on the heavy duty portable tripod.
This is a very versatile light weight solution suitable for home or field use, that can be left permanently set up or quickly dismantled for safe, easy storage or transport.
The telescope itself is transported or stored in a Deluxe custom foam lined hard case, while the tripod is in a shoulder bag. This makes it easy for safe storage or transportation of the complete package.

Optical design

ED Doublet Fully Multi-Coated Refractor

Aperture, mm

80mm

Focal length, mm

560mm

Focal ratio

F=7

Resolving power

1.4"

Limiting magnitude

12m

Magnification, max

190x

Mounting Options

Heavy Duty Tripod, Alt-Azimuth AZ3, Deluxe EQ3 or Deluxe EQ3 with GoTo

Standard accessories

Mounting rings & plate, diagonal mirror, eyepiece and carry case

Part Number

Description

Availability

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Price

AOE-80EDLV

AOE 80mm F=7 ED Refractor (terrestrial)*

In Stock

 

$649.00

AOE-80EDLVT

AOE 80mm F=7 ED Refractor (terrestrial with heavy duty tripod)* 

In Stock

 

$819.00

AOE-80EDAZ

AOE 80mm F=7 ED Refractor (terrestrial with AZ3 II Mount)*

In Stock

 

$849.00

* Denotes that terrestrial versions will be supplied with a 1.25" erecting prism instead of 2" mirror for correct orientation of images.

Binoculars for land viewing

Binoculars are a great way to capture views in panoramic wide stereo vision. No other optical instrument can deliver images with the same impact as a quality pair of high performance binoculars.
Our selected high performance binoculars offer the perfect blend of power, field of view and image brightness.
From bright morning beach side views to dusky mountain views, the high quality optics will enable clear close up observations of any landscape environment.
Broadband fully Multi-Coated lenses increase contrast and light throughput and the fine BaK-4 prisms ensure maximum image brightness right across the entire viewing field. With the precise focus mechanism your images will snap into crystal clear focus and the strong all metal rubber armoured body ensures protection and durability
For observing, it does not matter whether you prefer to sit or stand, the heavy duty tripod is fully adjustable and will allow for easy comfortable observations. The altitude and azimuth movement is smooth and firm and will allow accurate position adjustment without the need to constantly tighten locking levers, its almost as if using the binoculars by hand.
Any of our binoculars are also excellent for viewing the night sky bringing out the misty cloud regions of the milky way revealing thousands of stars. Observations of the Moon and solar systems planets are also within reach of these high performance binoculars: see the moons and cloud belts of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn. 
Bet it for land, sky or sea AOE high power large aperture binoculars provide the answer for those wishing to enjoy the views no matter where they are.

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Features - please also see our binoculars information page

  • 20x, 25x or 30x magnification porro prism design binoculars
  • Large objective lenses for maximum light gathering power
  • Broadband fully multicoated lenses for maximum image brightness and contrast
  • Highest quality BaK-4 prisms for a fully illuminated field of view
  • All glass lenses for maximum image resolution
  • Adjustable/foldable eyecups for comfortable viewing and optimum eye relief
  • Diopter adjustment for precise focusing
  • Smooth easy focusing
  • All metal rubber armored body for strength, durability and secure comfortable grip
  • Hard carrying case for safe transportation and storeage
  • Large adjustable central mounting bar for maximum stability and strength
  • Heavy duty fully adjustable tripod for confident stable views
  • Instructions and cleaning cloth
  • Lens and ocular covers

Part No

Description

Availability

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Price

AOE-20x80HVT

AOE 20x80mm High Resolution Binoculars with Heavy Duty Tripod

Out of Stock

 

$524.00

AOE-20x90HVT

AOE 20x90mm High Resolution Binoculars with Heavy Duty Tripod

In Stock

 

$474.00

AOE-25x100HVT

AOE 25x100mm High Resolution Binoculars with Heavy Duty Tripod

In Stock

 

$624.00

AOE-30x100HVT

AOE 30x100mm High Resolution Binoculars with Heavy Duty Tripod

In Stock

 

$634.00

You can also send requests or orders to info@aoe.com.au

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More telescopes suitable for land viewing

SaxonMC65thumb

M65835 Tiny yet powerful zoom telescope and spotting scope, tabletop tripod with built-in slow motion controls, a built-in zoom eyepiece capable of 30x-90x magnification, Maksutov optical design, quality carrying case, excellent for both terrestrial and astronomical use, 65mm aperture, 835mm focal length, multi-coated optics.

Specifications

Optical design

Maksutov Cassegrain

Aperture, mm

65

Focal length, mm

835

Focal ratio

F=12

Magnification, max

90x

Mount and tripod

Table top with slo motion control

Part No

Description

Availability

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Price

SX-M65835

Saxon 65mm x 835mm Maksutov Cassegrain telescope

Out of Stock

 

$199.00

You can also send requests or orders to info@aoe.com.au

Saxon705AZ3thumb

70mm x 500mm Refractor
70mm aperture, 500mm focal length. Short-tube land and astronomical viewing telescope, 500mm multi-coated achromatic objective lens, f/7, AZ3 mount, 1.25" 45° erect image prism and 3x Barlow lens extremely good for terrestrial and astronomical viewing. Three 1.25" eyepieces give brighter and sharper image, 5x24 finderscope, good quality AZ3 alt-azimuth mount with adjustable aluminium tripod and accessory tray. This telescope gives crystal clear images which are crisp and with very little chromatic aberration, terrestrial photography applications (with a 35mm SLR) are possible via an optional T-2 adapter ring. Perfect for use by either the beginner or the more serious astronomical viewer.

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Specifications

Objective Diameter

70mm

Focal Length

500mm

Eyepieces

Three 1.25" eyepieces,3x barlow lens, 45 degree erect image prism diagonal

Mount

Alt-Azimuth AZ3

Tripod

Adjustable Aluminium

Magnification

262 x with 1.5 erecting eyepiece

Part No

Description

Availability

Buy Now

Price

SX-705AZ3

Saxon 70mm x 500mm refracting telescope

Limited Stock

 

$349.00

You can also send requests or orders to info@aoe.com.au

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