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There is no best telescope, only the telescope that matches your sky, your targets and how much you are willing to carry. A fast apochromatic refractor and a large Dobsonian are both excellent instruments and almost nothing alike in use. David Astro stocks telescopes in Canada — refractors, reflectors, Dobsonians, Schmidt-Cassegrains, Maksutovs and dedicated astrographs — shipping from Canadian inventory.

Our team observes and images with these instruments under Canadian conditions, and we will tell you honestly when a smaller scope you will actually set up beats a larger one that stays in the closet.

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Orion Optics UK ODK12Tr Truss Optical Tube Assembly
CA$16,006.00 - CA$16,006.00
CA$16,006.00
CA$16,006.00 - CA$16,006.00
CA$16,006.00

Orion Optics UK ODK12Tr Truss Optical Tube Assembly

OOUK-ODK12TR-OPTICAL-TUBE-ASSEMBLY

300mm (12") Optimized Dall-Kirkham Astrograph 2040mm Focal Length (f/6.8) >52mm Flat, Corrected Image Circle 1.8µm On-Axis Spot Size Carbon Fib...

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CA$16,006.00 - CA$16,006.00
CA$16,006.00
CA$16,006.00 - CA$16,006.00
CA$16,006.00
Orion Optics UK ODK14 Optical Tube Assembly
CA$18,116.00 - CA$18,116.00
CA$18,116.00
CA$18,116.00 - CA$18,116.00
CA$18,116.00

Orion Optics UK ODK14 Optical Tube Assembly

OOUK-ODK14-OPTICAL-TUBE-ASSEMBLY

Primary Mirror Diameter: 350mm Focal Ratio: f/6.8 Corrected Image Circle: >52mm Tube Material: Carbon Fibre Sandwich Back Focus: 210mm Tu...

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CA$18,116.00 - CA$18,116.00
CA$18,116.00
Orion Optics UK ODK14Tr Truss Optical Tube Assembly
CA$20,225.00 - CA$20,225.00
CA$20,225.00
CA$20,225.00 - CA$20,225.00
CA$20,225.00

Orion Optics UK ODK14Tr Truss Optical Tube Assembly

OOUK-ODK14TR-OPTICAL-TUBE-ASSEMBLY

350mm (14") Optimized Dall-Kirkham Optics 2380mm Focal Length (f/6.8) >52mm Fully Illuminated and Corrected Image Circle 2.1µm On-Axis Spot Siz...

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CA$20,225.00 - CA$20,225.00
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CA$20,225.00 - CA$20,225.00
CA$20,225.00
Orion Optics UK ODK16 Optical Tube Assembly
CA$25,212.00 - CA$25,212.00
CA$25,212.00
CA$25,212.00 - CA$25,212.00
CA$25,212.00

Orion Optics UK ODK16 Optical Tube Assembly

OOUK-ODK16-OPTICAL-TUBE-ASSEMBLY

400mm (16") Primary Mirror Diameter 2720mm Focal Length at f/6.8 Corrected Dall-Kirkham Optical Design >52mm Flat Field Image Circle Carbon Fib...

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CA$25,212.00 - CA$25,212.00
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CA$25,212.00 - CA$25,212.00
CA$25,212.00
Orion Optics UK ODK16Tr Truss Optical Tube Assembly
CA$27,897.00 - CA$27,897.00
CA$27,897.00
CA$27,897.00 - CA$27,897.00
CA$27,897.00

Orion Optics UK ODK16Tr Truss Optical Tube Assembly

OOUK-ODK16TR-OPTICAL-TUBE-ASSEMBLY

400mm (16") Optimized Dall-Kirkham Optics 2720mm Focal Length (f/6.8) >52mm Fully Corrected and Illuminated Image Circle 2.4µm On-Axis Spot Siz...

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CA$27,897.00 - CA$27,897.00
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CA$27,897.00 - CA$27,897.00
CA$27,897.00
Orion Optics UK ODK18Tr Truss Optical Tube Assembly
CA$43,433.00 - CA$43,433.00
CA$43,433.00
CA$43,433.00 - CA$43,433.00
CA$43,433.00

Orion Optics UK ODK18Tr Truss Optical Tube Assembly

OOUK-ODK18TR-OPTICAL-TUBE-ASSEMBLY

Optimized Dall-Kirkham (ODK) Optical Design Open Truss Tube Framework Primary and Secondary Mirrors by Orion Optics UK Engineered for Astrophotogr...

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CA$43,433.00 - CA$43,433.00
CA$43,433.00
Orion Optics UK ODK20Tr Optical tube assembly
CA$53,215.00 - CA$53,215.00
CA$53,215.00
CA$53,215.00 - CA$53,215.00
CA$53,215.00

Orion Optics UK ODK20Tr Optical tube assembly

OOUK-ODK20TR-OPTICAL-TUBE-ASSEMBLY

500mm truss-tube Dall-Kirkham f/6.8 carbon-fibre-sandwich optics Open truss for shorter packed length Built to order in the UK Description Spec...

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CA$53,215.00 - CA$53,215.00
CA$53,215.00
CA$53,215.00 - CA$53,215.00
CA$53,215.00
Orion Optics UK ODK24Tr Truss Optical Tube Assembly
CA$118,331.00 - CA$118,331.00
CA$118,331.00
CA$118,331.00 - CA$118,331.00
CA$118,331.00

Orion Optics UK ODK24Tr Truss Optical Tube Assembly

OOUK-ODK24TR-OPTICAL-TUBE-ASSEMBLY

Optimized Dall-Kirkham (ODK) Optical Design Corrected, Coma-Free Flat Field for Imaging Open Truss Tube for Thermal Stability and Rigidity Hand-Fi...

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CA$118,331.00 - CA$118,331.00
CA$118,331.00
CA$118,331.00 - CA$118,331.00
CA$118,331.00
Orion Optics UK OMC 185 De-Luxe Optical tube assembly
CA$3,635.00 - CA$3,635.00
CA$3,635.00
CA$3,635.00 - CA$3,635.00
CA$3,635.00

Orion Optics UK OMC 185 De-Luxe Optical tube assembly

OOUK-OMC-185-DE-LUXE-OPTICAL

Maksutov-Cassegrain optical design Sized between the OMC140 and OMC200 Built to order in the UK Description Specifications In the Box Warranty ...

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CA$3,635.00 - CA$3,635.00
CA$3,635.00
CA$3,635.00 - CA$3,635.00
CA$3,635.00
Orion Optics UK OMC140 De-Luxe Tube Assembly
CA$1,862.00 - CA$1,862.00
CA$1,862.00
CA$1,862.00 - CA$1,862.00
CA$1,862.00

Orion Optics UK OMC140 De-Luxe Tube Assembly

OOUK-OMC-140-DE-LUXE-OPTICAL

140mm (5.5") Maksutov-Cassegrain Optics 2000mm Focal Length at f/14 Guaranteed 1/6 PV Wavefront Hand-Figured Optics Lightweight 3.5kg Carbon Fibre...

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CA$1,862.00 - CA$1,862.00
CA$1,862.00
CA$1,862.00 - CA$1,862.00
CA$1,862.00
Orion Optics UK OMC200 De-Luxe Tube Assembly – Carbon Tube 1/8PV
CA$13,925.00 - CA$13,925.00
CA$13,925.00
CA$13,925.00 - CA$13,925.00
CA$13,925.00

Orion Optics UK OMC200 De-Luxe Tube Assembly – Carbon Tube 1/8PV

OOUK-OMC200-DE-LUXE-OPTICAL-TUBE

200mm (8") Maksutov-Cassegrain Optics 4000mm Focal Length f/20 Focal Ratio Guaranteed 1/8 PV Wavefront Accuracy Vented Carbon Fibre Tube Construct...

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CA$13,925.00 - CA$13,925.00
CA$13,925.00
CA$13,925.00 - CA$13,925.00
CA$13,925.00
Orion Optics UK VX10 Optical Tube Assembly
CA$2,245.00 - CA$2,483.00
CA$2,245.00 - CA$2,483.00
CA$2,245.00 - CA$2,483.00
CA$2,245.00

Orion Optics UK VX10 Optical Tube Assembly

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250mm (10") Primary Mirror Diameter 1200mm Nominal Focal Length f/4.8 Focal Ratio Standard 1/6 PV Wavefront Optics 11kg Nominal Tube Weight CNC 9-...

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CA$2,245.00 - CA$2,483.00
CA$2,245.00 - CA$2,483.00
CA$2,245.00 - CA$2,483.00
CA$2,245.00
Orion Optics UK VX10L Optical Tube Assembly
CA$2,245.00 - CA$2,483.00
CA$2,245.00 - CA$2,483.00
CA$2,245.00 - CA$2,483.00
CA$2,245.00

Orion Optics UK VX10L Optical Tube Assembly

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250mm (10-inch) primary mirror for exceptional light-gathering 1600mm focal length at f/6.3, ideal for both planetary and deep-sky observation Sta...

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CA$2,245.00 - CA$2,483.00
CA$2,245.00 - CA$2,483.00
CA$2,245.00 - CA$2,483.00
CA$2,245.00
Orion Optics UK VX12 Optical Tube Assembly
CA$2,993.00 - CA$3,376.00
CA$2,993.00 - CA$3,376.00
CA$2,993.00 - CA$3,376.00
CA$2,993.00

Orion Optics UK VX12 Optical Tube Assembly

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300mm (12") primary mirror diameter 1200mm nominal focal length Fast f/4 focal ratio Standard 1/6 PV wavefront optical grade Lightweight 14kg alum...

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CA$2,993.00 - CA$3,376.00
CA$2,993.00 - CA$3,376.00
CA$2,993.00 - CA$3,376.00
CA$2,993.00
Orion Optics UK VX12L Optical Tube Assembly
CA$2,993.00 - CA$3,376.00
CA$2,993.00 - CA$3,376.00
CA$2,993.00 - CA$3,376.00
CA$2,993.00

Orion Optics UK VX12L Optical Tube Assembly

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300mm (12") Primary Mirror 1600mm Focal Length f/5.3 Focal Ratio Standard 1/6 PV Wavefront Hand-Figured Optics CNC-Machined 9-Point Mirror Cell wi...

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CA$2,993.00 - CA$3,376.00
CA$2,993.00 - CA$3,376.00
CA$2,993.00 - CA$3,376.00
CA$2,993.00
Orion Optics UK VX14 Optical Tube Assembly
CA$5,539.00 - CA$5,953.00
CA$5,539.00 - CA$5,953.00
CA$5,539.00 - CA$5,953.00
CA$5,539.00

Orion Optics UK VX14 Optical Tube Assembly

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350mm (14") primary mirror diameter 1600mm nominal focal length Fast f/4.6 focal ratio Standard 1/6 PV wavefront optical accuracy, certified by Zy...

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CA$5,539.00 - CA$5,953.00
CA$5,539.00 - CA$5,953.00
CA$5,539.00 - CA$5,953.00
CA$5,539.00
Orion Optics UK VX16 Optical Tube Assembly
CA$7,182.00 - CA$8,124.00
CA$7,182.00 - CA$8,124.00
CA$7,182.00 - CA$8,124.00
CA$7,182.00

Orion Optics UK VX16 Optical Tube Assembly

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400mm (16") primary mirror diameter 1600mm focal length at a fast f/4 focal ratio Standard 1/6 PV wavefront optics, Zygo-certified 9-point CNC-mac...

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CA$7,182.00 - CA$8,124.00
CA$7,182.00 - CA$8,124.00
CA$7,182.00 - CA$8,124.00
CA$7,182.00
Orion Optics UK VX20 DOB Optical Tube Assembly
CA$11,165.00 - CA$12,336.00
CA$11,165.00 - CA$12,336.00
CA$11,165.00 - CA$12,336.00
CA$11,165.00

Orion Optics UK VX20 DOB Optical Tube Assembly

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500mm (20") primary mirror for exceptional light-gathering Fast f/4 focal ratio, ideal for deep-sky imaging Standard 1/6 PV wavefront optics, hand...

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CA$11,165.00 - CA$12,336.00
CA$11,165.00 - CA$12,336.00
CA$11,165.00 - CA$12,336.00
CA$11,165.00
Orion Optics UK VX6 Optical Tube Assembly
CA$946.00 - CA$1,035.00
CA$946.00 - CA$1,035.00
CA$946.00 - CA$1,035.00
CA$946.00

Orion Optics UK VX6 Optical Tube Assembly

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150mm (6") primary mirror diameter 750mm focal length at a fast f/5 focal ratio Standard 1/6 PV wavefront optics with Zygo test report Lightweight...

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CA$946.00 - CA$1,035.00
CA$946.00 - CA$1,035.00
CA$946.00 - CA$1,035.00
CA$946.00
Orion Optics UK VX6L Optical Tube Assembly
CA$946.00 - CA$1,035.00
CA$946.00 - CA$1,035.00
CA$946.00 - CA$1,035.00
CA$946.00

Orion Optics UK VX6L Optical Tube Assembly

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150mm Primary Mirror 1200mm Focal Length f/8 Focal Ratio 1/6 PV Wavefront Standard Optical Grade Lightweight 5kg Aluminum Tube Description FAQ ...

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CA$946.00 - CA$1,035.00
CA$946.00 - CA$1,035.00
CA$946.00 - CA$1,035.00
CA$946.00
Orion Optics UK VX8 Optical Tube Assembly
CA$1,688.00 - CA$1,833.00
CA$1,688.00 - CA$1,833.00
CA$1,688.00 - CA$1,833.00
CA$1,688.00

Orion Optics UK VX8 Optical Tube Assembly

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200mm (8-inch) Primary Mirror 900mm Focal Length Fast f/4.5 Focal Ratio Standard 1/6 PV Wavefront Hand-Figured Optics Lightweight 7kg Aluminium Tu...

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CA$1,688.00 - CA$1,833.00
CA$1,688.00 - CA$1,833.00
CA$1,688.00 - CA$1,833.00
CA$1,688.00
Orion Optics UK VX8L Optical Tube Assembly
CA$1,688.00 - CA$1,833.00
CA$1,688.00 - CA$1,833.00
CA$1,688.00 - CA$1,833.00
CA$1,688.00

Orion Optics UK VX8L Optical Tube Assembly

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200mm Primary Mirror Diameter 1200mm Focal Length (f/6) Standard 1/6 PV Wavefront Optics 8kg Nominal Tube Weight CNC 9-Point Mirror Cell with Cool...

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CA$1,688.00 - CA$1,833.00
CA$1,688.00 - CA$1,833.00
CA$1,688.00 - CA$1,833.00
CA$1,688.00
CA$1,009.00 - CA$1,009.00
CA$1,009.00
CA$1,009.00 - CA$1,009.00
CA$1,009.00

Seestar S30 Pro Smart Telescope

SS-S30-PRO

All-in-One Smart Telescope 4K Dual-Lens Imaging One-Tap Astrophotography Ultra-Portable and Versatile Description Specifications In the Box ...

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CA$1,009.00 - CA$1,009.00
CA$1,009.00
CA$1,009.00 - CA$1,009.00
CA$1,009.00
CA$1,449.00 - CA$1,593.00
CA$1,449.00 - CA$1,593.00
CA$1,449.00 - CA$1,593.00
CA$1,449.00

Seestar S50 Pro Smart Telescope

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All orders placed starting from  September 15th  are planned to ship in late September! Pre-order yours now! 50mm Apochromatic Optics: Features ...

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CA$1,449.00 - CA$1,593.00
CA$1,449.00 - CA$1,593.00
CA$1,449.00 - CA$1,593.00
CA$1,449.00

Telescope Designs and What Each Does Best

Aperture gathers light, focal length sets image scale, and focal ratio determines how fast you collect photons. The optical design determines how those three behave in practice.

  • Refractors: Sealed lens systems with high contrast and no central obstruction. Apochromatic triplets and doublets with ED glass are the workhorse choice for wide-field deep-sky imaging.
  • Newtonian reflectors: The most aperture for the money. Fast Newtonians and imaging astrographs deliver bright, wide fields; they need periodic collimation and a coma corrector.
  • Dobsonians: A Newtonian on a simple alt-azimuth base — the most practical route to large aperture for visual deep-sky observing.
  • Schmidt-Cassegrains and Maksutovs: Long focal length folded into a short tube, ideal for planetary, lunar and small galaxy work where image scale matters more than field width.
  • Solar telescopes: Dedicated hydrogen-alpha instruments for prominences and surface detail, usable in daylight.
  • Astrographs: Optics designed only for imaging, with flat, well-corrected fields across large sensors and no visual compromise.

Why Choose David Astro for Telescopes

A telescope is a system purchase. What goes on the mount, behind the focuser and in front of the sensor matters as much as the tube.

  • Matched to your sky: We ask about your light pollution, your typical seeing and where you observe before recommending an aperture and focal ratio.
  • Complete system quoting: We specify the mount, diagonal, eyepieces or imaging train alongside the tube, so the telescope arrives usable rather than half-usable.
  • Authorized dealer: Full manufacturer warranty, verified authenticity, and warranty service handled inside Canada.
  • Canadian stock and safe shipping: Telescopes ship from our Canadian warehouse, avoiding duties, brokerage fees and extra cross-border handling.
  • Collimation and setup support: In-house help with first light, collimation and troubleshooting after the sale.

Telescopes in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good first telescope?
For visual observing, a 6 or 8 inch Dobsonian gives the most aperture for the money and needs no electronics. For imaging, a short apochromatic refractor on a solid equatorial mount is far more forgiving than a large tube.
Can one telescope do both visual and imaging?
Yes, but with compromises. A fast refractor around f/6 handles both reasonably. Long, slow Schmidt-Cassegrains are superb visually and demanding to image with; large Dobsonians are visual instruments.
How much aperture do I need for galaxies?
Visually, dark skies matter more than aperture, though 8 inches and up makes structure visible. For imaging, integration time substitutes for aperture — a small refractor with many hours will out-resolve a large scope with few.
Do telescopes ship safely within Canada?
Yes. Everything in stock ships from our Canadian warehouse, which removes a border crossing and the handling that goes with it, and Canadian buyers pay no duties or brokerage.

Choosing your next telescope?

Tell us your sky, your targets and your budget, and we will recommend a complete working setup. Canadian stock, worldwide shipping.