Father's Day is Coming...
Until Saturday, June 17th SAVE $200! The Meade ETX-125 Premier Edition, The Ultimate in High quality portable Computerized Maksutov Telescopes! All for only $1399.

Khan Scope Centre has a supply of the popular Meade ETX-125 Premier Edition telescope with UHTC Coatings in stock now!

Yes, this includes the #497 Autostar and 884 Tripod, just as you expect. As well, the Premier Edition ETX has an illustration of the Rosette Nebula on the optical tube, auto-leveling and auto-compass ability, the SmartFinder, an ultra-precise clock that can be updated to atomic time, and Meade Autostar Suite AE software on CD-ROM.

Also on Sale until June 17th:

Celestron NexStar 80 GTL with SkyAlign

Until Father's Day, or while supplies last the NexStar 80 GTL is available for only $299! This deal includes a great accessory package: 25 & 10mm eyepieces, solar filter, compass, 90-degree erect image diagonal, two astronomy CD-ROMs, SkyAlign with a 4000-object database and SkyPointer. On top of all that, we are including the $112 padded carry bag at no extra charge!

June Special: FREE SHIPPING ON ALL TELESCOPES, Spotting Scopes and Binoculars*

*New Promotion, for the month of June only (Canadian Provinces Only)

EXTRA: All accessories orders over $200 are also covered under FREE SHIPPING! (Any orders under $200 will be charged a nominal $12 flat rate. Free shipping does not apply to purchases of pre-owned telescopes, telescope mounts or reduced-price telescopes.)

More people go stargazing during the warm months than any other time of year. This summer there will be special events such as Comet 73P, a close approach of the asteroid 2004 XP14, the extreme southerly Full Moon on June 11th, the conjunction of Mars and Saturn in the Beehive Cluster and the opposition of Jupiter. Be prepared!

Meade Deep Sky Imager Pro CCD Camera: Special Price with Purchase of Telescope

For a limited time you can get the CCD Camera that shattered the astrophotography learning curve for just $169 when you purchase a qualifying Meade telescope!

EXTRA! With the purchase of the Deep Sky Imager Pro and Meade telescope under this promotion, you can also buy the Filter Set for the DSI Pro at a special low price: $110 rather than $248! If you wish, simply specify the additional filter kit when ordering the DSI and telescope under this special deal.

Hot off the Press... Introduction to Webcam Astrophotography by Richard Reeves

Now In stock ($55) from the author of Wide-Field Astrophotography and Introduction to Digital Astrophotography, now Reeves will have you producing beautiful astrophotos that create a lasting record of your astronomical experience. In his first book Reeves dealt largely with film astrophotography, and in Digital Astrophotography he explained the world of Digital SLR cameras. This book will guide you into this fascinating topic and allow you to become a participant in this latest wave of astrophotography progress.

New Meade LightBridge Dobsonian Telescopes

8-Inch Deluxe LightBridge Dobsonian Telescope ($749)In Stock!




10-Inch Deluxe LightBridge Dobsonian Telescope ($985)In stock!




12-Inch Deluxe LightBridge Dobsonian Telescope ($1379) In Stock!

It is not just a big telescope. It is a big telescope that goes anywhere. New LightBridge Truss-Dobs from Meade take down and set up quickly. So you can take one of these massive windows on the universe out to your favourite dark sky location with ease. LightBridge Dobs give you high quality Meade optics, premium components and ultra portability - all for about the same price as an ordinary tube Dob. So get a LightBridge Truss-Dob. And prepare to cross the universe.

100mm and 120mm ED Apochromats: Sky-Watcher Raises the Bar
100mm Pro Series ED Apo Refractor on the HEQ5 SynScan Mount (On Sale for only $2499!)
The 100mm Apo is a premium quality, high performance telescope for planetary and deep-sky observations as well as astrophotography and CCD imaging. The two-element objective lens is fully multi-coated and utilises special, extra-low dispersion FPL-53 fluorite glass for the virtual elimination of false colour. Performance will both delight and surprise the most critical observer, and can be genuinely compared to Apochromatic telescopes of other brands in price brackets normally way beyond the reach of the average user.

The 100 ED with HEQ5 SynScan Combo is on sale for the month of June for only $2499, marked down from $2799... that's $300 off!

120mm Pro Series Apo Refractor on the EQ6 SynScan Mount (Regular price $3999, now on SALE for $3499)



 

• Diameter: 120mm
• Focal Length: 900mm
• F/ratio: F/7.5
• Fully Multi-Coated Doublet Objective Lens
• Single FPL-53 ED Fluorite Glass Objective Element
• Backlash-free 2-inch Crayford Focuser with Brushed-Aluminium Hubs & rubber grip rings
• Tube rings
• 8-inch Dovetail bar
• 9x50 Finderscope
• 2-inch 90 degree diagonal with 1.25-inch eyepiece adapter
• 25mm, 9mm LET 1.25-inch barrel Eyepieces (Long eye relief with Twist-up eyecups)
• Durable aluminum carrying case

Sky-Watcher PRO Series Accessories Offer

For a limited time, with the purchase of Sky-Watcher Pro Series telescopes, you can get these extra eyepiece accessories at no extra charge!

With purchase of the 80mm ED Refractor ($936), 100mm ED Refractor ($1299) or 150mm Maksutov ($1199) Optical Tube Assemblies, you get the Olivon Stratosphere 28mm 2-Inch Eyepiece at no extra charge!

With purchase of the 80mm ED Refractor on the HEQ5 SynScan Mount ($2249), 100mm ED Refractor on the HEQ5 ($2499) or EQ6 SynScan Mount ($3199) or 150mm Maksutov on the HEQ5 SynScan Mount ($2398), you get the Olivon Stratosphere 28mm 2-Inch Eyepiece and Olivon Clarion 2-Inch Diagonal at no extra charge!

With purchase of the 120mm ED Refractor Optical Tube ($2199), You get the Olivon Clarion 2-Inch Diagonal at no extra charge!

With purchase of the 120mm ED Refractor on the HEQ5 ($3694) or EQ6 SynScan Mount ($3499), You get the Olivon SkySweeper 13mm Eyepiece and Olivon Clarion 2-Inch Diagonal at no extra charge!

Save over $300 on a Computerised 8-Inch SCT!

C-8 SGT 8-Inch SCT on the Advanced Computerised Mount, with Starbright XLT Coatings

Although there are several computerised 8-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes available from Celestron, the perennial favourite is the C-8 SGT. With its 40,000 object database, German Equatorial mount for the best astrophotography, Starbright XLT Coatings for the maximum light transmission and affordable price tag (on sale for $1725) you cannot lose. This telescope is best suited for conventional amateurs and astro-photographers and includes an excellent equatorial mount. The SGT is also more portable, and more affordable than the larger Celestron CGE mount.

NEW 0.63x Antares Focal Reducer for Schmidt-Cassegrains on sale for $99!

Until now Meade and Celestron f/6.3 focal reducers cost $170 or more. Here is a new focal reducer from Antares that costs substantially less, and will do the same job!

Khan Scope Telescope Repair Services

Does your telescope need a tune-up? Bring it in and let us have a look at it! We can do cleaning and collimation on any number of telescopes under the sun and moon. When it comes to out-of-warranty computerised telescopes, the propect of carrying out repairs can appear quite daunting. But never fear, we might be able to solve your problems! Please call first for an appointment.

Deep Sky Imager Pro Special from Meade Instruments

With the purchase of any NEW Meade RCX or LX200-R, LX90-GPS or 10-Inch LX90-LNT, or LXD75 telescope, you can purchase an original-series Deep Sky Imager Pro for the discount price of only $159. Can. Full price for this CCD Imager is $499 when purchased separately! Or, purchase the Deep Sky Imager Pro with RGB/Filter Set combo for only $280 Can.

One Only: Meade 152mm ED Apo with LXD750 Computerised Mount

Special: This deal includes the following accessories to get the most out of your telescope:

Check out our Used Equipment Section for great news about telescopes like this:
Meade 152mm ED Apochromatic Refractor: Exquisite optical imaging combined with an advanced, computerised German-type equatorial mount. ($5995)

As Seen on CNN: Celestron introduces the new SkyScout


The SkyScout is a revolutionary, one of a kind, patented handheld device that instantly identifies and/or locates any celestial object visible to the naked eye, providing educational and entertaining information, both in text and audio.

A fun learning tool for all ages, the SkyScout personal planetarium puts the knowledge of an expert astronomer in the palm of your hand. The SkyScout retails for $460 CDN. Free Shipping on all Pre-orders. The SkyScout will be available in June 2006.

Triple Play from William Optics: Three New 66mm ZenithStar Refractors

In the May issue of Sky & Telescope Magazine Dennis di Cicco conducted a review of the three new 66mm Apochromatic refractors from William Optics, and found all three were excellent performers for the money:

Petzval Semi-Apo ($625) Now In Stock! The four-element Petzval optical design produces a photographically flat field with a comparatively fast focal ratio and a wide field of view. One of the optical elements is made of ED glass to reduce chromatic aberration. The ZenithStar Petzval also comes with the new 10:1 two-speed focuser, SCT-thread and 1.25-inch visual back, 2-inch SCT Dielectric Diagonal, double-duty camera tripod and EQ-5 dovetail mounting bracket, and a padded carry case.

SD Doublet Apo ($645) Now In Stock! The SD Apo incorporates an element of Super-Low Dispersion glass in the objective. This was the favourite of the Sky & Telescope test report. This package includes a 1.25-inch Dielectric Diagonal, the 1:10 two-speed graduated microfocuser, double-purpose dovetail bracket and a hard padded case.
Stop the Press!
The SD Apo is now available in either orange or blue anodised finish, for Meade and Celestron fans!

Triplet Apo ($699) The classic three-element apochomatic ZenithStar comes with the 1:10 two-speed microfocuser, SCT and 1.25-inch visual backs, double-purpose dovetail bar and padded carry bag. Of the three, the Triplet Apo is the most desirable for astrophotographers, because of its excellent colour performance and first-rate star test - Sky & Telescope

William Optics Bino-Viewers ($269)

Today you can enjoy the benefits of BaK4 quality binoviewers in your refractor, SCT or Newtonian telescope with a convenient package including: -1.25-inch Binoviewer with anti-marring compression rings -Two Wide-Angle (66 deg.) 20mm Eyepieces -Barlow nosepiece (1.6x) for easier focusing with most telescopes! The price is very inviting, but the experience of three-dimensional two-eye viewing is even better!

William Optics is Having its 10th Birthday, and Everyone is Invited!

FREE SHIPPING on the 10th Anniversary ZenithStar while supplies last!

Who would have guessed just five years ago that you could have a collimatable Fluorite doublet with super-high transmission multi-coatings, excellent mechanics and fit and finish and a graduated Crayford 2-speed fine focuser for only $1150?

The LAST SHIPMENT EVER of this special edition has hit the shelves at Khan Scope Centre, and when it's gone, it's gone!

June Trade-In Specials
Khan Scope Centre leads the pack in terms of pre-owned telescopes. Whether you are looking to exchange your telescope for something bigger and better, or if you have a telescope you no longer need for consignment, our showroom at 3243 Dufferin Street is the best place to display and sell your telescope. We have a large amount of traffic through the store and on our website. Come to Khan Scopes to see and to be seen!

For more info call or e-mail ray@khanscope.com

Now In Stock: The Latest Thing in Laser Collimators (On Sale for $65, marked down from $90!)

With a built-in 2-inch adaptor, seven brightness settings and a wide-angle viewing port and calibration target, the new Sky Mentor Laser Collimator is the best thing to come along in years! People are collimating their Newtonian telescopes more and more to produce better and better images and photographs. This is easy!

Personal Solar Telescope: The Most Popular H-Alpha Solar Observer (Now In Stock, Only $637!)

Sub angstrom Hydrogen Alpha systems have long been cost prohibitive for the amateur. Designs other than Coronado are difficult to use because of temperature and F-ratio requirements. Not only does the PST have a bandpass of less than 1.0 Angstroms, but it is also thermally stable and requires no more time to operate than putting in a eyepiece and adjusting the focus. Did we mention the price of just $637?

Make sure to check out our other solar viewing telescopes and filters from Coronado!

70mm SolarMax Telescope from Coronado

Hydrogen Alpha Solar Viewing in Style!

The best friend of an astronomy teacher, the SolarMax Telescope 70 has been designed as a sealed unit with no removable parts other than the eyepiece. Combine this with its 70mm aperture and you have a dedicated and portable H-Alpha telescope that is ideal for use by both the experienced observer and the most novice. As the SolarMax Telescope 70 is sealed, no critical parts can be removed. Set up is a breeze even for school children. Coronado recommends that all solar viewing be done under adult supervision to ensure safe and effective results. ($3679)

No Other Refractor Like It: Skywatcher 100mm f/10 Triplet ED Refractor

Now In Stock!
This limited edition telescope package includes:
25mm and 10mm 1.25-inch barrel eyepieces
2-inch mirror diagonal with 1.25-inch adaptor
6 x 30mm Finderscope
T-ring adaptor
2-inch rack and pinion focuser
EQ3 Equatorial mount with dual axis slow motion controls and full height
adjustable aluminum tripod
NEW CG-5 Dovetail adaptor for greater versatility($739)

Meade Series 5000 Eyepiece Kits

Plossl Four-Eyepiece Kit ($448)

Super-Wide Angle Three-Eyepiece Kit ($745)

Ultra-Wide Angle Three-Eyepiece Kit ($935)

The right eyepiece can make or break any telescope. After all, why squint through a pinhole when you can linger at a dramatic window on the universe and examine every detail? Meade Series 5000 eyepieces offer revolutionary advances in resolution, image correction and eye relief at irresistible prices. If you think they look good on the outside, wait until you see the heavens through one.

Ultima 80mm Spotting Scope: Now In Stock (Sale Price $249!)

The Ultima 80mm from Celestron offers a step up in aperture from the 65mm, offering 50 percent brighter images. The 80mm refractor features excellent multi-coated optics packed into a portable and durable refractor design and it comes standard with a 20-60x zoom eyepiece. This series was designed to perform well in a range of viewing situations, making it a great all-around optical instrument.

New from Sky-Watcher: The EQ-6 SynTrek Motorised Telescope Mount!

For amateur astronomers seeking superior equatorial control and the ease of a precision computerized telescope system, the EQ6 SynTrek is your answer. The Sky-Watcher EQ6 SynTrek is designed with the novice user in mind. With the user friendly pushbutton hand control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes as easy as a walk in the park. The EQ6 SynTrek also comes with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate. (Introductory Special Price $1050)

Skymaster Binoculars from Celestron: Now In Stock
15 x 70mm Binoculars ($109)
Lightweight and affordable, the 15 x 70 Skymasters still offer maximum light-gathering capability and a free tripod adaptor. Birdwatching? Comet-hunting? These are the binoculars for you!

20 x 80mm Skymaster Binoculars ($299)
This new binocular design from Celestron incorporates a central axle with integrated tripod adaptor. These glasses are waterproof and fogproof!

25 x 100mm Giant Binoculars ($399)
These Skymasters have the combined lens surface area equal to a six-inch Dobsonian! Comets have been discovered with binoculars smaller than these... and they can fit into carry-on luggage, even with the integrated tripod adaptor and heavyweight waterproof construction. Independent graduated eye focus for best results.

Now In Stock: Starry Night Pro Plus

Starry Night Pro Plus ($299) enhances your observation experiences with the first-ever, full-color photograph of the entire night sky. Quickly and easily navigate the full-color CCD image mosaic comprised of about 20,000 individual images taken by Peter Ceravolo and Doug George of Diffraction Limited. Starry Night Pro Plus also interfaces with MaxIm DL!

Now In Stock and on Sale!
Three Different Telescopes from the Celestron NexStar SLT Series
NexStar 130 SLT ($499)
NexStar 114 SLT ($449)
NexStar 102 SLT ($525)

Pssst! The NexStar SLT Mount has a CG-5 Dovetail Adaptor on it: As well as the NexStar telescopes, you can fit a number of other telescopes on to the same computerised mount!

CCD Imagers take note: Sky Mentor Focal Reducers ($49.95) are now in stock

For a Limited Time, Get the Antares Focal Reducer for free with purchase of the new Meade Deep Sky Imager Pro II with filters ($899) or without ($799)!

The 1.25-inch threaded focal reducer is the perfect match for most telescopes, and any 1.25-inch threaded CCD camera (such as the Meade Deep Sky Imager!) Also useful with the LPI camera, the MallinCam, most other cameras, and normal common-or-garden eyepieces for visual use! Here is a customer review: "Well last night I finally used the Focal Reducer. From what I could see, no false colour was added. I could detect Magnitude 11 stars on the TV, which was great. I am happy I got it." Kevin Fetter, Kingston RASC.

Now In Stock:

New from Celestron: 6-Inch Schmidt-Cassegrain with XLT Coatings and Computerised Mount

Introducing the C6-SGT, the newest member of the Advanced Series family. Unparalleled performance, unbeatable value! The Advanced C6-SGT is the first new Schmidt-Cassegrain optical system from Celestron in over a decade.

Here are some recommended Digital Astrophotography Guides. If you are doing any kind of Digital or CCD imaging, then these books are a must have! Be ready for Clear spring skies!

Introduction to Digital Astrophotography by Robert Reeves ($55)
Robert describes how the family digital camera you probably already own can be used to take spectacular pictures of the night sky.

Handbook of Astronomical Image Processing with AIP for Windows 2.0 by Richard Berry and James Burnell ($145)
With multiple new ways of imaging the sky with newly-designed digital cameras, this second edition of the Handbook plus AIP4Win 2.0 is ready, willing, and able to assist every observer in making great astronomical images.

New! Just Released! Photoshop Astronomy by R Scott Ireland ($65)
Many astrophotographers can relate to the experience of Scott Ireland with Photoshop. This book is a must have if you are doing any kind of astro imaging and working in Photoshop. Thumbs up from Khan Scope!

New Celestron Computerised Equatorial Mount ($968)

We are proud to offer the GT versions of the Advanced Series on a computerized GoTo version of the sturdy CG-5 mount. Couple this solid mount with the included computerized control system to utilize many of the same functions and features, like the NexStar computer control system and an Autoguider port for long exposure deep sky astrophotography. This GoTo mount also comes loaded with new software features and over 40,000 database objects. Capable of holding over 35 lbs of payload and slewing at 4 degrees per second, you will be able to instantly point to any of the celestial objects in the database.

Antares 7.5mm and 10mm Speers-WALER Eyepieces Now In Stock at Reduced Price

SAVE $50.00 on the 10mm and 7.5mm Speers-WALER Eyepieces right now for a limited time!

Featuring long eye relief, Fully Multicoated Optics, Knurled rubber grip, Fold down rubber eyeguard, 82 degree apparent field. 8 element design. On sale for $130 each, regular price $180!

Now in Stock for only $299: Skywatcher 6-inch Dobsonian, with Special Accessory Kit for only $1 more!

With its paraboloid mirror, the 6-inch Sky-Watcher is a great planetary scope and ideal for the serious beginner. It is a best buy for the beginner astronomer, as recommended in Nightwatch by noted author and astronomer, Terence Dickinson.

With the purchase of this telescope, for $1 extra you can get this kit: 20mm and 4mm eyepieces, a moon filter and a planisphere. In all, a $90 value!

Now in Stock: 90mm Sky-Watcher Altazimuth Refractor

Here is great value for a 90mm Alt-Azimuth refracting telescope complete with tripod: $299, ideal for Land and Sky!

The Skywatcher 90mm Refractor has 127 percent of the light gathering capacity of smaller 80mm refractors.

The Celestron Nine-Piece Accessory Kit (On Sale for $149.95!)


Right now you can obtain this telescope accessory kit which includes a deluxe aluminum Accessory case, plus several eyepieces and color filters.

Skywatcher 4-Inch Refractor: Now In Stock for $399!


The Skywatcher 102mm short tube refractor on the AZ-3 mount is the perfect balcony scope, now on sale for $399!

Now you can get this 102mm refractor for the same price that others are charging for a 90mm or 80mm refractor for a limited time only.

If you find it hard to decide what to get, then choose a Gift Certificate!

Khan Scope Centre gift certificates are available in values of $25, $50 and $100!

Gift certificates can be picked up and redeemed in our showroom, or posted to the address or those on your Shopping list with an attractive gift card.

Skywatcher 8-Inch Dobsonian: Only $439

When John Dobson first popularised this kind of sturdy, inexpensive and easy-to-operate telescope in the 1960s and 1970s, his purpose was to put a telescope in every driveway. At $439 and no extra elbow grease, anybody can afford this 8-inch telescope, the perfect balance between observing power and portability!

10-milliwatt Green Laser Pointers for only $190!

This top quality 10 mW Green Laser Pointer makes an immediate impact. Powered by a Sony diode that lasts 4000 hrs. Uses exclusive, patented APC circuitry for maximum stability.

Ideal for Star Parties and Amateur Astronomers Everywhere!

NOW IN STOCK: The New 10-Inch Meade RCX400 ($6095)

On March 26, 2002 Meade engineers set out to design a telescope with optical performance superior to any sold today. It would feature the most sophisticated and technologically advanced mechanics and electronics ever offered. In short, it would be an observatory-level telescope for the serious astronomer and astrophotographer.

NOW IN STOCK: The New Meade 10-Inch LX90 LNT with UHTC Coatings is on Sale Now! ($2995)

The Meade 10-inch LX90 SCT is the first full-capability, computer-controlled, 10-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain instrument ever offered in its price range. The LX90 Schmidt-Cassegrain is not only a high-resolution telescope for visual observing, but it is also fully capable of advanced forms of astronomy, including long-exposure, CCD imaging and astrophotography.

Meade Instruments Update:

Khan Scope Centre has recently sold more Meade products than any other telescope dealer in Canada.

Please browse our online catalogue of Meade telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes and CCD cameras!

Don't miss the upgraded Deep Sky Imager Pro II with Colour Filter Slide for $899! Build up vivid images with much greater depth than previous imagers!

Over two hundred percent more sensitive with four times the resolution of the color Deep Sky Imager, the Deep Sky Imager Pro is a high-performance, easy-to-use CCD that can take you to the next level in shooting and processing stunning deep sky images of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and planets.

Skywatcher's 10-inch Dobsonian is available for a limited time for $549!

The Skywatcher 10-inch Dobsonian has all the upgraded features: tension control handles, Pyrex mirror, large 50mm finderscope, 2-inch focuser, and a 0.5-mm thin 4-support spider for the secondary mirror to improve contrast. Add two 1.25-inch eyepieces and be ready to go with this beautiful scope!

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