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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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Explore Scientific Sidara Pro 127 Telescope System
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Explore Scientific Sidara Pro 127 Telescope System

ES-MC1271900-SAGT-ST10

Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Design Fully Automated GoTo Mount SkyAssist Object Location and Tracking Optimized for High-Magnification Viewing Comp...

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Explore Scientific Sidara Pro 80
CA$840.00 - CA$840.00
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Explore Scientific Sidara Pro 80

ES-AR80900-SAGT-ST10

80mm Refractor Telescope Sidara Pro GoTo Mount SkyAssist Automated Object Location Optimized for Lunar & Planetary Viewing Beginner-Friendly G...

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iOptron 150mm f/4 Imaging Newtonian

IOP-6311

150mm (6") Newtonian Reflector 600mm Focal Length Fast f/4 Focal Ratio 10:1 Dual-Speed Crayford Focuser OTA Weight: 9 lbs. 10 oz. Description F...

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iOptron 200mm f/4 Imaging Newtonian

IOP-6312

200mm (8") Newtonian Reflector 800mm Focal Length Fast f/4 Focal Ratio 10:1 Dual-Speed Crayford Focuser OTA Weight: 20 lbs 6 oz Description FAQ...

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iOptron 250mm f/4 Imaging Newtonian

IOP-6313

250mm (10") Parabolic Primary Mirror 1000mm Focal Length Fast f/4 Focal Ratio 10:1 Dual-Speed Focuser 34 lb 1 oz Optical Tube Assembly Weight D...

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iOptron 300mm f/4 Imaging Newtonian

IOP-6315

Clear Aperture: 300mm (11.8") Focal Ratio: f/4 Focal Length: 1200mm OTA Weight: 48 lbs Focuser: 10:1 dual-speed Description FAQ Specificat...

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iOptron 80mm Refractor
CA$181.00 - CA$181.00
CA$181.00
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CA$181.00

iOptron 80mm Refractor

IOP-8710

80mm Achromatic Refractor Optics 400mm Focal Length (f/5) Lightweight 2.2 lbs Optical Tube Includes 25mm and 9mm 1.25" Eyepieces 45º Erect Image D...

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iOptron MAK 150mm Telescope OTA
CA$1,049.00 - CA$1,049.00
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iOptron MAK 150mm Telescope OTA

IOP-6101

150mm Rumak-style Maksutov-Cassegrain Optics 1800mm Focal Length f/12 Focal Ratio 0.77 Arc Second Resolving Power 13.4 lbs Tube Weight Dual-Speed ...

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iOptron Photron 10" Ritchey-Chretien

IOP-6114

10" (254mm) Ritchey-Chretien Optical Design 2032mm Focal Length f/8 Focal Ratio Carbon Fiber Truss Tube for Thermal Stability 3-inch, 10:1 Dual-Sp...

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iOptron Photron 12" Ritchey-Chretien

IOP-6115

12" (304mm) Ritchey-Chretien Optics 2432mm Focal Length f/8 Focal Ratio Carbon Fiber Truss Tube Design 3" Dual-Speed 10:1 Crayford Focuser 53 lb O...

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iOptron Photron 14" Ritchey-Chretien

IOP-6116

14" (355mm) Ritchey-Chretien Optical Design 2848mm Focal Length at f/8 Carbon Fiber Truss Tube for Thermal Stability Heavy-duty 3" Dual-Speed 10:1...

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iOptron Photron 16" Ritchey-Chretien

IOP-6117

16" (406mm) Aperture 3248mm Focal Length f/8 Focal Ratio Ritchey-Chretien Optical Design Carbon Fiber Truss Tube 3" 10:1 Dual-Speed Focuser Des...

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iOptron Photron 6" Ritchey-Chretien

IOP-6111
1 in stock

150mm (6") Ritchey-Chretien Optical Design 1370mm Focal Length f/9 Focal Ratio 10:1 Dual-Speed 2" Crayford Focuser 12 lbs Tube Weight Descripti...

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iOptron Photron 8" Ritchey-Chretien

IOP-6112
2 in stock

200mm (8") Ritchey-Chretien Optical Design 1624mm Focal Length at f/8 Coma-Free Optics for Flat-Field Astrophotography 2" 10:1 Dual-Speed Crayford...

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iOptron Photron™ 10-inch Ritchey-Chrétien Telescope (RC10) 3'' Focuser
CA$4,043.00 - CA$4,043.00
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iOptron Photron™ 10-inch Ritchey-Chrétien Telescope (RC10) 3'' Focuser

IOP-6113

250mm (10-inch) Ritchey-Chrétien Optical Design 2000mm Focal Length at f/8 0.46 arc second Resolving Power 3-inch Dual Speed Focuser 35 lb Steel T...

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Lunt 40mm Solar Telescope

Options available

40mm Aperture 400mm Focal Length (f/10) ~0.65 Angstrom Bandpass External, Tilt-Tuned Etalon Multiple Blocking Filter Options (B500, B600, B1200) ...

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Lunt LS100MT H-Alpha Solar Telescope - Enhanced Kit

LSS-LS100MT-Enhanced

Aperture: 100mm ED Doublet Bandpass (Single-Stack): ≤0.4Å Focal Length: 714mm Focal Ratio: f/7.14 Blocking Filter: B1800 in 2" Diagonal Focuser: D...

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Lunt LS100MT H-Alpha Solar Telescope - Premium PLUS Kit

LSS-LS100MT-Premium

Aperture: 100mm ED Doublet Bandpass (Double-Stacked): <0.28Å Tuning System: Internal Pressure Tuner (Doppler True Tuning) Blocking Filter: B180...

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Lunt LS100MT H-Alpha Solar Telescope - Standard Kit

LSS-LS100MT-Standard

Aperture: 100mm ED Doublet Focal Length: 714mm Focal Ratio: f/7.14 Bandpass: <0.4Å (Single-Stack) Blocking Filter: B1200 in 2" Diagonal Focuser...

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Lunt LS100MT Modular Solar Telescope - Pressure Tuned

LSS-LS100MT/B1800R&P

100mm ED f/7 H-alpha refractor 700mm focal length Pressure tuning Supports B12...

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Lunt LS130MT H-Alpha Solar Telescope - Flagship Kit

LSS-LS130MT-Flagship

Aperture: 130mm ED Triplet Focal Length: 910mm Focal Ratio: f/7 Bandpass (Double-Stacked): <0.28Å Tuning: Internal Pressure-Tuned Etalons (Dopp...

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Lunt LS130MT Modular Solar Telescope - Pressure Tuned

Options available

130mm Aperture Triplet ED Objective Lens Modular design for both H-Alpha solar and nighttime astronomical viewing Internal, unobstructed H-Alpha e...

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Lunt LS152THa Solar Telescope - Pressure Tuned

Options available

Dedicated Hydrogen-Alpha Solar Telescope Doppler True Pressure Tuning System Internal High Definition (HD) Etalon 100% Unobstructed Optical Design...

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Lunt LS230THa Double Stack Solar Telescope - Pressure Tuned

LSS-LS230THa/B3400

230mm Unobstructed Aperture 1,610mm Focal Length (f/7) Internal Double-Stack Etalon System (~0.30Å Bandpass) Dual PC-USB Pressure Tuner Controller...

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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.