Glossary | Telescopes | General | Series
The most important models for beginners and experienced observers, organized by brand.
Series by brand:
MCX
Universal and compact Maksutov telescope with GoTo computer control.
Messier
A large telescope range for ambitious beginners.
Nano
Inexpensive and uncomplicated entry-level telescopes, also suitable for children
Polaris
Large-field refractor with solar filter for mobile observers.
Solarix
Newtonian telescope with solar filter for day and night-time observing.
Advanced VX
Low-cost mount for astrophotography with medium-sized telescopes
Astro Fi
Beginner telescopes controlled via tablet or smartphone
Astromaster
Versatile telescopes for observing the sky and for nature-watching.
CGE Pro
Large telescopes for observatories and mobile applications.
CGEM II
Ideal for astrophotography, with plenty of scope for heavier accessories.
CGX
Compact Schmidt-Cassegrain optics on the very stable CGX mount.
CGX-L
L for large: the large version of the CGX mount.
CPC
Schmidt-Cassegrain optics on a very stable fork mount.
CPC Deluxe
This series combines edge-sharp EdgeHD optics with a robust fork mount.
Eclipsmart
Binoculars with built-in fixed solar filter
ExploraScope
Solid entry-level telescopes at a reasonable price.
FirstScope
Small Dobsonian reflector telescope, very popular as the first family telescope
Inspire
Inexpensive entry-level telescopes with many extras!
LCM
LCM stands for telescopes with a lightweight computer-controlled mount.
NexStar Evolution
The latest version of one of the most popular series of telescope.
NexStar SLT
Computer-controlled telescopes at a very reasonable price!
Nexstar SE
Excellent travel telescopes thanks to their extremely compact design.
OTA
High-quality all-rounder Schmidt Cassegrain type telescopes.
Omni XLT
Entry-level telescopes that can grow to match your increasing requirements!
Powerseeker
Affordable entry-level telescopes - ideal for students or as a family telescope!
RASA
Digital Schmidt camera for wide-angle astrophotography. It could not be better!
StarSense Explorer
These telescopes show beginners the sky via smartphone app.
TravelScope
Ultra-compact travel telescopes, also suitable for nature-watching.
PST
The Personal Solar Telescope (PST) has revolutionised solar observation!
SolarMax II
These inexpensive solar telescopes already have all the advanced techniques of Coronado.
Solarmax III
SolarMax III solar telescopes are the latest H-alpha telescopes from Coronado.
Essential Line
High-quality apochromat with special glass.
Professional Line
High quality apochromats with very good features.
Ultra Light
Lightweight truss tube Dobsonians that are optimised for transport.
Skyline Base
Inexpensive entry-level telescopes, also ideal for children and teenagers!
Skyline Travel
Very light telescopes with handy carrying case for on the move.
Adventure Scope
Light-weight telescopes for nature lovers, with a practical backpack.
ETX
Compact telescopes with computer control (GoTo).
EclipseView
Telescopes with solar filter and finder: perfect for the Sun, Moon and planets!
Infinity
Beginner telescopes, which are also suitable for nature observation during the day.
LX200
Very popular telescopes with demanding amateur astronomer, for many years.
LX600
Very modern telescope systems for mobile use or the observatory.
LX65
The LX65 series combines advanced features with world-class optics in an easy-to-use telescope.
LX70
Mechanically very stable entry-level telescopes.
LX85
LX85: Ideal for ambitious beginners and experienced observers who want to get into astrophotography.
LX850
Very modern SC telescopes, with fast f/8 optics, optimised for photography!
LX90
Fork-mounted telescopes with computer control for beginners and those upgrading.
LightBridge Mini
Optically-fast Dobsonian telescope for newcomers to astronomy.
LightBridge Plus
Very well-proven Dobsonian telescopes in a practical truss-tube design.
Polaris
Affordable telescopes with a wide range of accessories, everything you need to get started!
StarNavigator NG
StarNavigator: Computerized GoTo telescopes, light-weight and at a great price!
StarPro AZ
Easy to use and transport, ideal for observing the Moon, planets and nature!
Advanced
The Omegon Advanced series of telescopes offer a sophisticated introduction to astronomy.
Advanced X
Omegon Advanced X are Dobsonian telescopes with higher-quality equipment and Teflon bearings.
MightyMak
MightyMaks are small Maksutov telescopes with up to 90 mm aperture on various mounts.
Pro RC
With the Omegon Ritchey-Chretien telescopes, you enter the next level of quality for your astrophotography.
ProApo
The Omegon ProApo series are apochromatic refractors with ED lenses in a doublet or triplet design.
ProAstrograph
ProAstrographs are ultra-fast Newtonian mirror telescopes for astrophotography available as a tube or with a mount.
ProDob
The Omegon ProDob Dobsonian telescopes have needle bearings and a deluxe friction system for even better tracking at high magnifications.
ProNewton
Omegon ProNewton telescope tubes stand for higher-quality workmanship, that are a cut above the rest.
Push+
Push+ is a Dobsonian telescope with an object-finding system and the ability to find any object with your smartphone.
SkyQuest
Dobsonian telescopes with apertures from 114 to 406 millimetres, available as full tube or truss tube.
StarSeeker
Lightweight telescopes with computer control for beginners.
CT Ultra
Carbon-fibre Newtonian telescopes, versatile, especially for astrophotography.
ODK
Highend Astrographs with Carbon tubes
VX
A VX telescope will give some of the best images possible in a serious introductory telescope.
AZ-1
Mount for an easy introduction to astronomy.
AZ-2
Beginner-friendly mount for more stability and details.
AZ-3
Beginner-friendly mount for nature and celestial observations.
AZ-5
THE uncomplicated mount for nature and celestial observations.
AZ-GTe
Mount with integrated WLAN
AZ-GTi
Mount with integrated WLAN and encoder technology.
AZ-Go2
Telescopes with a single-arm GoTo mount and integrated WLAN
AZ-Pronto
Compact mount for mobile observers.
AZ-S
Telescope with a beginner-friendly GoTo mount.
Avant
Telescopes with a light mount and aluminium tripod
EQ-1
Equatorial mount for your first visual observations.
EQ-2
Compact equatorial mount for on the move.
EQ-3
Equatorial mount for small to medium-sized telescopes.
EQ-5
The equatorial mount for a sophisticated introduction to astronomy.
EQ-6
GoTo mount to securely support telescope tubes up to 18 kg.
EQM-35
Equatorial and travel-friendly photo-mount in one.
Equinox
High-quality ED refractors from Skywatcher.
Esprit
High-end APO refractors
Evolux
Elegant design combined with the performance of a new generation of telescopes!
Evostar
High quality all-rounders for observing.
Explorer
Telescopes with Newtonian optics. The amateur astronomy workhorses!
Heritage
Dobsonian telescopes with table stand and very good mirror optics
Quattro
Newtonian telescopes optimised for astrophotography
Skyliner
Dobsonian telescopes for an introduction to astronomy and beyond.
Skyliner Classic
Well-proven Dobsonian telescopes for purists.
Skymax
Compact reflector for celestial and nature observation.
Star Discovery
Mount with its own WLAN for explorers.
StarTravel
Compact refractor for wide-field observing and astrophotography.
Stargate
Dobsonian with a large mirror diameter in a lightweight construction.
Starquest
Relatively small optics on an equatorial mount in a modern design.
T300
Dobsonian telescope with 12'' (302mm) parabolic primary mirror
T350
Dobsonian telescope with 14'' (353mm) parabolic primary mirror
T400
Dobsonian telescope with 16'' (404mm) parabolic primary mirror
T500
Dobsonian telescope with 20'' (504mm) parabolic primary mirror
Porta
Small- to medium-sized optics on the Porta altazimuth mount.
SD-Apo
Optimised apochromats for full-frame cameras.
Cat
Innovative astrographs with a Petzval design.
FluoroStar
Very high quality three-lens fluorite apochromats.
Gran Turismo
High-quality apochromatic refractors with triplet lens.
WO Star
Unique APO refractor for experienced astrophotographers.
ZenithStar
High-quality apochromats for astrophotography.