ETX Premier Edition Computerised Telescopes with UHTC Coatings Available at Reduced Prices!

ETX-125 PE with UHTC Refurbished ($1299)
The 5-inch ETX is now available with all the most up-to-date features, at a refurbished low price! There may be some minor cosmetic damage. Completely new telescopes like this are available for $1500.

ETX-90 AT with UHTC Coatings, Refurbished ($720)
With purchase of this telescope you get a FREE Meade #126 2x Barlow lens which normally sells for $65! As well, you get a Meade #3200 Set of Colour Filters which normally costs an extra $52!

The Little Big Telescopes


Meade 16-Inch Lightbridge Dobsonian ($2499): Pre-Order Now from Khanscopes to ensure earliest possible delivery on this exciting New product!

Meade NGC-70 Refractor with Digital Setting Circles (On Sale for $199!) Now in Stock!

Transit of Mercury coming up November 8
On most of its 120-day apparitions Mercury flies by the Sun without casting its shadow our way. But about twice a decade, the planet Mercury comes directly in between the Earth and the Sun. Be there to see it! Get yourself a Coronado Personal Solar Telescope (On Sale for only $637!)

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.

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


Our deluxe quick-adjust chair is dependable, comfortable and convenient. Perfect for astronomy and outdoorsman activities! (Note: no, we are not endorsing drinking Beer on cloudy nights!)

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)





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 ($745)

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.

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

C-8 SGT 8-Inch SCT on the Advanced Computerised Mount, with Starbright XLT Coatings -....In Stock Now! Our Best selling C8

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.

Celestron CPC-800 with StarBright XLT Coatings ($2295)

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.

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

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)

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.

In Stock from Lumicon:
Utility Tray Systems

The Lumicon Utility Tray System provides a safe method for attaching your Meade LX200 or LX90 telescope to its tripod and helps organize all your accessories in a secure and convenient manner.


Utility Tray System with Laptop Computer Stand ($275)


Basic Utility Tray ($179)

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.

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:

• Orion Inconel-on-Glass Full-Aperture Solar Filter
• 9mm Illuminated Reticle Plossl Eyepiece (wired)
• 26mm Super Plossl Eyepiece
• 17mm Plossl Eyepiece
• Helical microfocuser
• Backup Tube Rings
• AC Power Supply
• Version 3.21 Software
• Computer Drive System: LX Quartz DC Servo Motor Smart Drive
• Manuals and Documentation

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. The SkyScout will start shipping in August 2006. We suggest you place an order to get in queue for this high demand product, 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

From William Optics: New 66mm ZenithStar Refractor

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.

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

October 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

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!) 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.

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

EXTRA! For a limited time, with purchase of the NexStar 130 SLT you can get a FREE 2x Multicoated Barlow lens (regular price $69!) and a Moon filter (Regular price $20!) Click for more details!

NexStar 130 SLT ($479!)
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

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!

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: 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 $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.

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.

10-milliwatt Green Laser Pointers for only $199!

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! Also Avail: Lumicon Laser Bracket holders for telescopes

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.

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