Research Grade Telescopes

Explore our selection of professional optical tube assemblies from PlaneWave, Celestron, TeleVue, and TEC. Built for precision, performance, and unmatched optical quality, these instruments meet the demanding standards of scientific research and advanced astrophotography. Ideal for universities, observatories, and educational programs looking to inspire the next generation, they deliver the performance needed for real data collection while still offering breathtaking celestial views.

Not sure which system best fits your needs? Our team has decades of hands-on experience with professional observatory and educational installations. Contact us anytime for tailored advice on choosing the right telescope for your program or research goals.

Celestron 8" F/2 RASA Schmidt Astrograph OTA
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Celestron 8" F/2 RASA Schmidt Astrograph OTA
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$3,999.00 $4,449.00
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Available to order
Delivery time: Typically 4 weeks from order
Celestron EdgeHD 11 SCT Telescope OTA - The Binocular and Telescope Shop
Celestron EdgeHD 11 SCT Telescope OTA
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$8,499.00

Available to order
Delivery time: Typically 2 weeks from order
Celestron EdgeHD 14 OTA Telescope
Celestron EdgeHD 14 OTA Telescope
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$14,899.00

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Tele Vue NP127is APO Refractor Telescope
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Tele Vue NP127is APO Refractor Telescope
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$16,280.00

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Delivery time: Typically 3 months from order
PlaneWave CDK 20 f/6.8 OTA
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PlaneWave CDK 20 f/6.8 OTA
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$68,999.00

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Celestron RASA 11 Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph Telescope OTA
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Celestron RASA 11 Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph Telescope OTA
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$7,749.00

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Tele Vue NP101is APO Refractor Telescope
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Tele Vue NP101is APO Refractor Telescope
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$9,420.00

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Delivery time: Typically 3 months from order
PlaneWave Delta Rho 500 - The Binocular and Telescope Shop
PlaneWave DeltaRho 500
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$117,999.00

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PlaneWave Delta Rho 350 - The Binocular and Telescope Shop
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PlaneWave DeltaRho 350
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$38,000.00

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Planewave CDK350 Observatory System
Planewave CDK350 Observatory System
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$61,199.00

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Planewave CDK300 Observatory System
Planewave CDK300 Observatory System
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$53,499.00

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TEC APO140FL F9.6 Telescope
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TEC APO140FL F9.6 Telescope
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$14,990.00

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Delivery time: Typically 6 months from order
Celestron RASA 36 Telescope
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Celestron RASA 36 Telescope
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$31,499.00

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TEC APO160FL F7 Telescope - The Binocular and Telescope Shop
TEC APO160FL F7 Telescope
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$24,990.00

Available to order
Delivery time: Typically 6 months from order
TEC APO250FL F8.8 Telescope - The Binocular and Telescope Shop
TEC APO250FL F8.8 Telescope
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$126,999.00

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TEC APO180FL F7 Telescope - The Binocular and Telescope Shop
TEC APO180FL F7 Telescope
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$31,599.00

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TEC APO140FL F7 Telescope - The Binocular and Telescope Shop
TEC APO140FL F7 Telescope
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$14,990.00

Available to order
Delivery time: Typically 4 months from order
Planewave RC 20 OTA
Planewave RC 20 OTA
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$114,599.00

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Planewave IRDK 24 OTA
Planewave IRDK 24 OTA
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$139,599.00

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Planewave IRDK 20 OTA
Planewave IRDK 20 OTA
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$78,399.00

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Planewave IRDK 17 OTA
Planewave IRDK 17 OTA
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$54,699.00

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Planewave IRDK 14 OTA
Planewave IRDK 14 OTA
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$39,000.00

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Planewave IRDK 12.5 OTA
Planewave IRDK 12.5 OTA
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$29,799.00

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Planewave DRL350 Observatory System
Planewave DRL350 Observatory System
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$63,800.00

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Planewave CDK500 Observatory System
Planewave CDK500 Observatory System
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$111,570.00

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Planewave CDK450Q Observatory System
Planewave CDK450Q Observatory System
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$99,310.00

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Planewave CDK 400 Observatory System
Planewave CDK 400 Observatory System
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$85,980.00

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Planewave CDK 24 OTA
Planewave CDK 24 OTA
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$127,499.00

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Planewave CDK20 f/7.7 OTA - The Binocular and Telescope Shop
Planewave CDK 20 f/7.7 OTA
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$67,999.00

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Planewave CDK 17 OTA
Planewave CDK 17 OTA
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$47,299.00

Out of stock

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