Extended Holiday Shopping Hours
November 27th to December 23rd

Monday to Wednesday: 10am to 7pm
Thursday: 10am to 9pm
Friday: 10am to 8pm
Saturday: 10am to 6pm
Sunday: 12-5pm
Note: December 24th and December 31st: 10am to 4pm

For further details on store hours, please check the shopping hours link from our website.

New Free Shipping Promotion
Until December 13th, all new telescope orders, for a limited time:
You read it right! Order now, beat the holiday rush, and we will give you FREE SHIPPING on your all regular priced new-stock Meade, Celestron, Skywatcher and Antares telescopes. Sale-priced items are excluded from this offer.

Also: FREE Shipping on ALL Accessory orders over $200!

Free shipping on most Models of Meade, Celestron, Antares and Skywatcher telescopes until December 13 to all ten Canadian provinces (excluding the territories.)

ETX-80 AT TC
The ETX-80 is currently on sale for $399! Save $50 off the regular price... $449!)

The new, larger aperture ETX-80AT-TC with built-in Barlow lens is a powerful companion for exploring the universe at an incredibly attractive price. For the casual observer interested in viewing the Moon, planets, bright deep-space objects, and terrestrial landmarks, the ETX-80AT-TC may be the perfect instrument.

Skywatcher 5.1-Inch Reflector On Sale for just $299, with an FREE Bonus accessory kit!

The exciting 5.1-inch Short Tube Reflector is now available at a bargain price! If you are looking for your first telescope, with quality features, at a low price, you just found it! This telescope is now available for $299 including a 2x Barlow lens and moon filter, as well as the two eyepieces already in the box!

William Optics 90mm Megrez FD Apo ($1675)

Now in Stock: This package includes a custom aluminum padded case and the NEW 2-inch Dielectric Carbon Fiber Plate Diagonal.

Celestron combines Spotting Scopes with Digital Cameras

Introducing the VistaPix Imaging Spotter (IS70) from Celestron. Capture the action closer than ever before with this 3-Megapixel digital camera spotting scope. Unique product, advanced features, unbeatable price.

Now in Stock: 90mm Celestron FirstScope Altazimuth Refractor

Here is great value for a 90mm Alt-Azimuth refracting telescope complete with tripod: $289, ideal for Land and Sky!

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

Celestron Onyx ED Refractor $879
Introducing the Celestron Onyx 80EDF Premium Refractor. With Fluoro-ED glass and Celestron Starbright XLT Coatings, the choice could not be more clear. This high-end refractor telescope also features a 2-inch Crayford style rotatable focuser with built-on metal sight scope and extendable lens shade. Comes standard with premium foam-lined aluminum carrying case. Tripod mount adaptable to Advanced CG-5 mount.

William Optics Bino-Viewer Bargain Package ($199)

Even if you do not need the extra eyepieces and Barlow available with the William Optics Binoviewer for $269, you can get just the bino-viewer itself, at a special low price!

Now In Stock: Brilliant Green Laser Pointers from Sky Mentor

>75 mW Sky Mentor Laser Pointer ($325) NEW! Our most powerful laser!
>10 mW Sky Mentor Laser Pointer ($149) new low price!
>5 mW laser ($99) Standard Green Sky Mentor Laser Pointer!
6 months warranty on all lasers, product comes in gift box. High-powered lasers come with safety features included.

4.5-inch FirstScope Reflector from Celestron ($229)

Effective December 5th: Now In Stock at $70 off! This version of the 4.5-inch Newtonian telescope offers more portability than the standard longer tube Newtonian without sacrificing power or performance. The short tube of this model is only 18 inches long and has a built-in correction lens, giving it all the focal length of the standard model, while reducing aberrations.

Meade LX90 and ETX Holiday Rebate

We are excited to announce a $100 US holiday rebate promotion on all new ETX-Premier Edition and LX90 (both LNT and GPS versions) telescopes. This $100 US mail-in rebate is effective on purchases made between November 13th and December 31st, 2006.

Celestron NexStar SE Rebate

Give yourself a holiday gift by purchasing a NexStar SE telescope today! Purchase one of our NexStar SE telescopes from Khan Scope Centre between November 1st and December 31st, 2006 and receive up to a $75 US cash rebate via mail with Celestron!

With purchase of a NexStar 4 or 5 SE, the rebate is $50. With a NexStar 6 or 8 SE, the rebate is $75!

The NexStar SE Series from Celestron is designed to be a compact mid-level computerized telescope.

Features and benefits:

• Series features 4, 5, 6 and 8-inch aperture advanced computerized telescopes
• Quick release optical tube for easy no-tool setup
• Patented NexStar technology locates over 40,000 objects at the touch of a button
• Includes SkyAlign technology which simplifies setup and use
• Tour feature offers a customized list of the best objects in the sky to view for your exact time and location anywhere in the world!
• Flash upgradeable hand control to update your telescope software via the internet

NexStar 4 SE ($730) Now in Stock!

NexStar 5 SE ($925)





NexStar 6 SE ($1160) Now in Stock!





NexStar 8 SE ($1675 on sale, reg. $1725!) Now in Stock!

Celestron Microscopes Now In Stock

Celestron optical instruments deliver excellent resolution and contrast. Celestron offers versatility in viewing any microscopy subject that interests you. Celestron offers microscopes suited for a wide variety of uses - hobby, education and research. Whatever your optical needs may be, Celestron has the right microscope for you.

Educational Microscope ($199)





Biological Microscope ($299)

Vixen America Telescopes

These fantastic telescopes are now availabe! For the price of a Porta-Mount by itself, you can get a whole telescope into the bargain!

Vixen A80Mf 80mm long-tube refractor with Porta Mount ($499)




R130Sf 5.1-inch Paraboloid Reflector with Porta Mount ($499)

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.

MallinCam Hyper: You heard about it and now it is available, in either Monochrome or Colour models! Khan Scope Centre is the Exclusive Distributor for MallinCam in Canada!

Skymaster Binoculars from Celestron: Find yourself a comet!
15 x 70mm Binoculars ($109) Now in Stock!
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 now on Sale for Only $269!( )
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) Now in Stock!
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:
ETX Premier Edition Computerised Telescopes with UHTC Coatings Available at Reduced Prices!

SAVE $200!ETX-125 PE with UHTC Meade Factory Refurbished and like new ($1299)
The 5-inch ETX is now available with all the most up-to-date features, at a refurbished low Or while stocks last,(see ad for complete details) Completely new telescopes like this are available for $1500. PLUS

ETX-90 AT with UHTC Coatings, Refurbished ($720)
With purchase of this telescope you get a FREE #1244 Electric Focuser which normally costs an extra $149!

Denkmeier Bino-Viewer: Now In Stock!

Naturally, the increased contrast of Denk coatings means that great nightime views will be the result. Over and over again, customers all over the world rave about the performance of the Premium Denk.

The Little Big Telescopes


Meade YES, THE RUMOURS ARE TRUE!!!! 16-Inch Lightbridge Dobsonian ($2499): Pre-Order Now from Khanscopes to ensure earliest possible delivery on this exciting New product! We expect Meade to start shipping in January 2007!

Meade NGC-70 Refractor with Digital Setting Circles (On Sale for $170!) Now in Stock!

NEW Meade 80mm Triplet Apo (Introductory Price Only $891!)



EXCLUSIVE: Khan Scope Centre is the first, and so far the only Meade dealer around to get a shipment of this exciting new 80mm Apo Refractor!

For crisp wide field observing and imaging, nothing can beat a true triple-element apochromatic refractor (APO). This is especially true in astrophotography, where APOs have produced some of the most beautiful images of the heavens ever taken from earth. Thanks to a two-year design process and a triple objective lens made from the highest quality extra-low dispersion glass, Meade Series 5000 ED APO Triplets are virtually free of chromatic aberration (color fringing). This means they outperform the most expensive semi-APOs at a fraction of the cost. Stay tuned, because this one is on the way to Khan Scope Centre, bundled with a 2-inch dielectric diagonal and aluminum padded carry case! Quantities are extremely limited.

Now In Stock: Vixen 80mm with Porta-Mount ($899)
FREE SHIPPING

The A80SS from Vixen is a short focal length 80mm refractor. A great cross-over astronomical and terrestrial scope, the A80SS is a portable solution for enthusiasts. Our lightweight alt-az Porta Mount can be the heart of an exceptionally portable telescope/mount system. Porta features a newly designed friction system for quickly pointing toward the target and tracking it with 360-degree slow-motion controls.

New! StarBound Observing Chair (On sale for $235) Now in Stock!


Our deluxe quick-adjust chair is dependable, comfortable and convenient. Perfect for astronomy and outdoorsman activities!

The Best Computerised SCT: Meade LX90 GPS with UHTC-Now at a Price that's tough to beat!

I am hooked on astronomy. Observing. Imaging. You name it. I am looking for the absolute best 8 to 12-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain I can afford. I want the highest-quality optics and a rock-solid, computer-guided mount.

8-inch LX90 GPS with UHTC Coatings ($2390) Now in Stock!





10-Inch LX90 GPS with UHTC Coatings ($3225)





12-Inch LX90 GPS with UHTC ($3945)

The new LX90 GPS includes proven LNT technology to automatically level your telescope and align it north. The red-dot SmartFinder has been upgraded, and the bonus 8x 50mm magnifying finderscope is included for extra accuracy. The internal GPS unit automatically downloads the international time signal and GPS co-ordinates from satellites. Based on the alignment information the telescope gathers by itself, the LX90 GPS then goes into Automatic Alignment mode and finds two alignment stars by itself. No muss, no fuss!

William Optics ZenithStar II ED Apo

The newest ZenithStar II generation Doublet APO is a 80mm ED refractor ideal for everyone who needs an excellent back-up scope or guiding scope at an excellent price, or a great first APO refractor, which you can use for planetary work, wide-field imaging, and crisp, high power observations.

Celestron CPC-800 with StarBright XLT Coatings ($2475)

Now In Stock at a Reduced Price for a Limited Time. Imagine, and 8" GPS SCT with XLT coatings..
The new Celestron CPC Series with revolutionary SkyAlign Alignment Technology redefines everything that amateur astronomers are looking for: quick and simple alignment, GPS, unsurpassed optical quality, ease of set-up and use, ergonomics, enhanced computerization and, most important, affordability.

The 2007 RASC Observers Handbook is in stock!

The most useful astronomical reference in the world, published annually since 1911 by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. ($26)

RASC Calendar 2007 In Stock
Featuring comprehensive astronomical information, the calendar is lovingly illustrated with photographs taken by Canadian amateur astronomers. ($17)

Used equipment listings: New Feature! Pre-Owned Bargains Hotlist
Looking for that hot used item?
This section will be updated as pre-owned inventory becomes available:
If you see something you like, call us right away, toll-free 1 (800) 580-7160 or local (416) 783-4140 or by email: info@khanscope.com.
All prices in Canadian dollars.
Accessories:

* Televue Panoptic 41mm Eyepiece-Great Condition! ($499)
* 14mm Pentax XW ($309)
* 7mm Pentax XW ($309)
* Celestron F6.3 Reducer ($140)
* 2-inch Lumicon UHC filter ($169)
* 2-inch Televue Dielectric Diagonal ($239)

Telescopes:

Just Arrived! Meade 5" LXD75 Refractor" with Autostar computerized mount. Includes: Meade 26mm Plossl, 10mm Plossl eyepiece,2x Barlow lens, Moon filter, 8 x 50 finder, 1.25 diagonal, Meade LPI Imager with Software and cables.for Imaging. All in Good condtion! Only $995. Complete! )

Great New SCT Microfocuser from Sky Mentor

Sky Mentor SCT Crayford Two-Speed Microfocuser ($189)
Eliminate image shifting on your SCT completely with the new Sky Mentor SCT Crayford Focuser with 10:1 gear reduction. Images will snap into focus with this high quality SCT Crayford focuser, new from Sky Mentor! Why pay more?

Antares Dobsonian Special: Now In Stock!

For a limited time, with purchase of an 8, 10 or 12-inch Dobsonian telescope from Antares, receive a FREE Next-Generation Laser Collimator (regular price $89.95!) But hurry, this offer will not last long!

8-Inch f/6 Antares Dobsonian ($439)






10-Inch f/5 Antares Dobsonian ($599)






12-Inch f/4.8 Antares Dobsonian ($899)

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-As Reviewed in Sky News Magazine!

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 Now!

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 $2699!)
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.

NOW IN STOCK: 120mm Pro Series Apo Refractor on the EQ6 SynScan Mount on sale for $3699 (Regular price $3999!)

• 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

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.

Celestron introduces the new SkyScout! The Personal Planetarium..


The SkyScout is a revolutionary handheld device that instantly identifies and/or locates any celestial object visible to the naked eye, providing entertaining educational 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 is now on sale for $499 listed under Finder Scopes in our accessories section. Order Online Today or Call 1 800 580 7160 or local 416 783 4140 to place your order

William Optics Bino-Viewers ($269)-In Stock Now!

December Trade-In Specials: We want your Trade ins!
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

Personal Solar Telescope: The Most Popular H-Alpha Solar Observer (Now In Stock, Only $637!) PLUS: FREE BONUS, Meade Electronic Eyepiece ($99 Value) while stocks last w purchase of PST

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)

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.

Now In Stock and on Sale!
Three Different Telescopes from the Celestron NexStar SLT Series

NexStar 130 SLT

NexStar 130 SLT ($479!)
NexStar 114 SLT ($449) Plus: Get A Free Barlow and Moon Filter ($69 value w purchase)
NexStar 102 SLT-plus Get a FREE Padded Celestron Carry Case ($112 Value) w purchase ($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!

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!

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!

The Celestron Nine-Piece Accessory Kit (On Sale for $99.95-SAVE $50, Regular $149.95)


Right now you can obtain this telescope accessory kit which includes a deluxe aluminum Accessory case, plus several eyepieces and color filters and a really cool RED Led Lite, that never needs batteries with the purchase of any Celestron Telescope.

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.

The New 10-Inch Meade RCX400

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.

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 $799! 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.