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IMPORTANT: Our store is located in Canada. All orders that include products manufactured outside of Canada or USA will be subject to tariffs and duties, regardless of the order value. US customers are responsible for all applicable duties and tariffs, and those will be billed by the carrier, except for the Lacerta upgrade kit, for which we collect them at checkout.

Telescopes

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 FirstLight 152mm Mak-Cassegrain with Twilight I Mount

ES-FL-MC1521900MAZ01

152mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Optical Tube Twilight I Alt-Azimuth Mount with slow-motion controls 2.5-inch Hexagonal Focuser 2-inch 90° Diagonal Inclu...

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Explore Scientific FirstLight 203mm Newtonian

ES-FL-N2031000

Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight series has a...

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Explore Scientific FirstLight 70mm Refractor with AZ Mount

ES-FL-AR70700AZ

Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile Explore FirstLight seri...

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Explore Scientific FirstLight 8" Dobsonian

ES-FL-DOB0806-01

No telescope type has changed the hobby quite as much as the Dobsonian. Before the introduction of the Dobsonian by John Dobson, the vast majority ...

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Explore Scientific FirstLight 80mm Go-To Tracker Combo

ES-FLAR80640-IEXOS

Whether you’re looking to delve into the details of our solar system or explore inspiring deep sky treasures, the versatile FirstLight series has a...

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Explore Scientific FirstLight 80mm Refractor with EQ3 Mount

ES-FL-AR80900EQ3

Achromatic Refractor Optical Tube Assembly EQ3 German Equatorial Mount Slow-Motion Control Cables for Precise Tracking Includes Plössl Eyepiece an...

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Explore Scientific FirstLight 80mm Refractor with Twilight Nano Mount

ES-FL-AR80640TN

80mm Achromatic Refractor 640mm Focal Length (f/8) Twilight Nano Alt-Azimuth Mount Includes Plössl Eyepiece and Smartphone Adapter Full-Size Tripo...

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Explore Scientific FirstLight 90mm Doublet Refractor with AZ Mount

ES-FL-AR90500AZ

90mm Achromatic Doublet Refractor 500mm Focal Length (f/5.5) Manual Alt-Azimuth Yoke Mount Includes 9mm & 20mm Kellner Eyepieces Smartphone Ca...

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iOptron 150mm f/4 Imaging Newtonian

IOP-6311

iOptron’s 150mm (approx. 6") f/4 Newtonian optical tube assembly (OTA) with a fast F/4 focal ratio is perfect for imaging deep-sky objects with a D...

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iOptron 200mm f/4 Imaging Newtonian

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iOptron’s 200mm (approx. 7.9") f/4 Newtonian optical tube assembly (OTA) with a fast F/4 focal ratio is perfect for imaging deep-sky objects with ...

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iOptron 250mm f/4 Imaging Newtonian

IOP-6313

iOptron’s 250mm (approx. 9.8") f/4 Newtonian optical tube assembly (OTA) with a fast F/4 focal ratio is perfect for imaging deep-sky objects with ...

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iOptron 300mm f/4 Imaging Newtonian

IOP-6315

iOptron’s 300mm (approx. 11.8") f/4 Newtonian optical tube assembly (OTA) with a fast F/4 focal ratio is perfect for imaging deep-sky objects with...

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iOptron Photron 10" Ritchey-Chretien

IOP-6114

The Photon™ line of Ritchey-Chretien astrograph telescope has been expanded with the addition of four new truss tube models (10,12,14 and 16 inch...

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iOptron Photron 12" Ritchey-Chretien

IOP-6115

The Photon™ line of Ritchey-Chretien astrograph telescope has been expanded with the addition of four new truss tube models (10,12,14 and 16 inch...

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iOptron Photron 14" Ritchey-Chretien

IOP-6116

The Photon™ line of Ritchey-Chretien astrograph telescope has been expanded with the addition of four new truss tube models (10,12,14 and 16 inch)....

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iOptron Photron 16" Ritchey-Chretien

IOP-6117

The Photon™ line of Ritchey-Chretien astrograph telescope has been expanded with the addition of four new truss tube models (10,12,14 and 16 inch...

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iOptron Photron 6" Ritchey-Chretien

IOP-6111
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The iOptron® Photron™ Ritchey-Chrétien design telescopes feature low thermal expansion quartz primary and secondary mirrors with ninety-nine percen...

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iOptron Photron 8" Ritchey-Chretien

IOP-6112
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The iOptron® Photron™ Ritchey-Chretien design telescopes, feature low thermal expansion quartz primary and secondary mirrors with ninety-nine perce...

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Lunt 40mm Solar Telescope

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The Lunt LS40Tha is a dedicated hydrogen-alpha solar telescope that provides exceptional resolution and contrast for solar observation and imaging...

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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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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.