Guan Sheng Telescopes
GSO authorised factory direct importer with THREE YEAR factory-backed genuine Australian warranty for new sales from 01-04-08!
Australia's biggest and most trusted telescope discounter!
Most Guan Sheng products ship same day from us!
Check out the new 150mm (6") and 200mm (8") OTA comparison charts listed on our main TELESCOPES page! Updated 16-07-10.
Regarded as the world's best quality telescopes at most reasonable prices!
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Ritchey-Chretien astrographs are generally regarded as being
superior to all other telescope designs
- including "edge" corrected SCTs -
for astrophotography ! |
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 GSO RC-6", RC-8" and RC-10" Super Deluxe telescope OTAs! Breakthrough
pricing for true high grade RC astrograph telescopes!
Special features of the newest RC 8" and RC 10" astrographs...
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| Reflecting telescopes Special pricing! |
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 Guan Sheng GS-280 4.5" f/7.8 114mm x 900mm on SV1 equatorial mount with tripod New low price! $349.00 AUD In stock Absolutely outstanding quality and value 114mm x 900mm Newtonian reflector with rack and pinion focuser on the beautifully finished SkyView 1 (SV1) high-grade medium duty equatorial mount with adjustable height aluminium tripod. Includes a GSO 6 x 30 finderscope and Premium GSO 9mm and 25mm Plossl eyepieces! Complete OTA is A$199. Includes finderscope, eyepieces, tube rings, etc. (White tube) |
 Guan Sheng GS-500SDX 6" f/5 150mm x 750mm on SV1 equatorial mount with tripod $499.00 AUD In stock GS-500SDX
- Super Deluxe |
 =NEW= Guan Sheng GS-530 SDX *************************
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 =NEW= Guan Sheng GS-630 SDX
Absolutely outstanding quality and value 200mm x 1,000mm parabolic
mirror Newtonian reflector on the SkyView 1 high grade medium duty
equatorial mount with aluminium tripod. Cooling fan fitted. ************************* =Three 8"/f5 "Go-To" packages=
A. GS-630SDX 8"/f5 OTA (white) with Skywatcher EQ5PRO "Go-To"
medium-heavy duty computerised mount (white) and tripod package.
B. GS-630SDX 8"/f5 OTA (white) with Skywatcher HEQ5PRO "Go-To" heavy duty computerised mount (white) and tripod package.
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"Heavy-duty" package...A$2249. |
| GSO high-grade 90mm refracting telescope Unbeatable quality for the price? |
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 Guan Sheng GS-300 SDX (Super Deluxe) 90mm x 1,000mm on SV1 EQ mount Now includes Crayford style 10:1 micro-focuser! Genuine special price! $399.00 AUD Sold out!
Absolutely outstanding achromatic 90mm x 1000mm refractor on the excellent
medium duty SkyView I equatorial mount with adjustable height aluminium tripod,
eyepiece accessory tray and
polar alignment scope. |
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| Guan Sheng super high grade Dobsonian telescopes
New heavy duty tension-adjustable Dobsonians!
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 Guan Sheng GS-580 6" Limited 150mm x 1200mm Dobsonian Genuine low price! $349.00 AUD New shipment just arrived!
First grade 6" (150mm x 1200mm) Dobsonian reflector with truly outstanding 1/12th surface wave
primary and secondary BK7 mirrors. Important notes re GSO mirrors... GSO mirrors are guaranteed diffraction limited. They achieve the theoretical limits of resolution for their respective surface areas.
GSO Newtonian Dobsonian telescopes have
BK7 type glass paraboloidal mirrors and are precision figured
and polished to an absolutely outstanding 1/12 (or better) surface wave
specification! |
 Guan Sheng GS-680 8" NEW Adjustable Super Deluxe (ASDX)
heavy-duty 8" Dob! First grade 8" (200mm x 1200mm) Dobsonian reflectors with truly outstanding 1/12th surface wave specification BK7 mirrors. Limited version includes a high- grade 1.25" rack and pinion focuser, 8 x 50 finderscope and Premium GSO high-grade 9mm and 25mm 1.25" Plossl eyepieces! Sold out. Deluxe version includes a right-angle correct image 8 x 50 finderscope, a 2" Crayford style focuser with a 2" to 1.25"adaptor and Premium GSO 9mm and 25mm 1.25" Plossl eyepieces! Sold out.
Super Deluxe
version includes a right-angle correct image
8 x 50 finderscope, 2" Crayford style microfocuser with 10:1
fine focusing and a 2" to 1.25" adaptor, fan, Premium GSO
6mm, 9mm and 25mm 1.25" Plossl eyepieces - and a
bonus
SP series 2" eyepiece, too!
Adjustable Super Deluxe (ASDX)
models have the same inclusions as Super Deluxe (SDX) models. Large knurled
aluminium side knobs adjust tube tension (our recommendation).
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Guan Sheng GS-880 10" ASDX First grade 10" (250mm x 1250mm) Dobsonian reflectors with truly outstanding 1/12 surface wave BK7 mirrors and 2" focusers and 2" to 1.25" adaptors. Super Deluxe version includes a right-angle correct image 8 x 50 finderscope, 2" Crayford style microfocuser with 10:1 fine focusing and a 2" to 1.25" adaptor, fan, Premium GSO 6mm, 9mm and 25mm 1.25" Plossl eyepieces - and a bonus SP series 2" eyepiece, too!
Adjustable Super Deluxe (ASDX)
models have the same inclusions as Super Deluxe (SDX) models. Large knurled
aluminium side knobs adjust tube tension (our recommendation). |
 Guan Sheng GS-980 12" ASDX
First grade 12" (300mm x 1500mm) Dobsonian reflectors with
truly outstanding 1/12 surface wave BK7 mirrors and 2" focusers
and 2" to 1.25" adaptors.
Adjustable Super Deluxe (ASDX)
models have the same inclusions as Super Deluxe (SDX) models. Large knurled
aluminium side knobs adjust tube tension (our recommendation).
************************* Super Deluxe (SDX) models have the same inclusions as Adjustable Super Deluxe (ASDX) models. Please remember that warranty may be void if you internally disassemble any telescope, regardless of brand. |
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Incredible GSO 16" (400mm) Dobsonian telescope!
Unrivalled and unbelieveable value - indeed! |
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 Guan Sheng 16" f/4.5 adjustable tension Dobsonian telescope! Outstanding value! $2299.00 AUD Plenty in stock! Why pay A$3400, or even A$2499, elsewhere?? New design GSO truss tube 16" aperture, 1800mm focal length Dobsonian delivers amazing views of deep space and represents outstanding value!
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| Expanded range of high quality Guan Sheng accessories Plenty of most accessories in stock! Why pay far, far more elsewhere? |
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| Type | Price $(AUD) |
| Camera adaptor tube, projection type, CA001 | Now $25.00 |
| COMA CORRECTOR (CO-001) just arrived! Proven ideal for 8", 10" and 12" Newtonians. Coma corrects SCTs well and improves their field of view, too! Customers report very impressive results. Notably improves visual performance of GSO RC telescopes, too. Not for refractors. | $179.00 Compare! |
| Focal extender tubes; 50mm and 25mm lengths (use w/RC models) | $29.00 ea. |
| Focal reducer, 0.5x, 1.25" | $29.00 |
| Focal reducer extension tube, to suit above reducer, 25mm, FF519 | $9.00 |
| Focal reducer, 0.5x, 2" Why pay $79? | $69.00 |
| Focuser, 2" with 1.25" adaptor, for refractor, rack and pinion type | Call us $??.00 |
| Focuser, 2" with 1.25" adaptor, for reflector, rack and pinion type | Call us $??.00 |
| Tube rings (pair); 90mm, 136mm, 176mm, 230mm, 303mm inside dia. | $59.00 per pair |
| Guan Sheng 1.25" Super Plossl eyepiece series
A$29 ea!
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| Type | Price $(AUD) |
| 4mm, 6mm, 9mm, 15mm, 20mm and 25mm have 52° apparent field and are fully multicoated (FMC). No need to pay A$39+ elsewhere! | $29.00 ea Yes, A$29 each! |
| 32mm, 40mm have 45° apparent field and are fully multicoated (FMC) | $29.00 ea |
| Guan Sheng 2" 40mm Plossl eyepiece | |
| Type | Price $(AUD) |
| 40mm - Four element fully multicoated (FMC). New model! Great value! | Now $29.00 |
| Guan Sheng 2" SP 65° series eyepieces only A$49 each! | |
| Type | Price $(AUD) |
| SP 26mm - Fully multicoated, with anti-slip grip and rubber eye cups | $49.00 |
| SP 32mm - Fully multicoated, with anti-slip grip and rubber eye cups | $49.00 |
| SP 40mm - Fully multicoated, with anti-slip grip and rubber eye cups | $49.00 |
| Guan Sheng
SUPERVIEW
68° 1.25" and 2" eyepieces New lower prices...from us!
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| SV 15mm (4-el) and SV 20mm (5-el), 1.25". Not A$59! Save A$20 ea. | $39.00 ea |
| SV 30mm, SV 42mm and SV 50mm, 2". All three 2" models are 5-element designs! No need to pay A$79 each elsewhere! Save A$20 ea. | $59.00 ea |
| Guan Sheng adjustable focus camera projection lens All models now only A$39 each!
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| Type | Price $(AUD) |
| C-PL32, 32mm. | $39.00 |
| C-PL40, 40mm. | $39.00 |
| C-SV30, 30mm, 2". Includes BONUS 2" to T2 thread adaptor! | $39.00 |
| C-SV42, 42mm, 2" Includes BONUS 2" to T2 thread adaptor! | $39.00 |
| Guan Sheng high-grade Barlows New lower prices...from only A$29!
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| Type | Price $(AUD) |
| 2x magnification, 1.25", fully multi-coated (FMC), 2 element achromatic | $29.00 |
| 2.5x magnification, 1.25", fully multi-coated, 3 element apochromatic | $49.00 |
| 5x magnification, 1.25", fully multi-coated, 3 element, apochromatic | $39.00 |
| ED 3x magnification, 1.25", FMC, 2 element, achromatic. Not A$45+ | $39.00 |
| 2" (with 1.25" adaptor) 2x magnification, FMC, 2 element, achromatic | $49.00 |
| 2" (with 1.25" adaptor) ED 2x magnification, FMC, 2 el., achromatic | $79.00 |
| Guan Sheng 2" diameter focal extension tubes Now only A$29 each!
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| 35mm extension, has brass compression ring - FF113 Why pay A$39? | $29.00 |
| 50mm extension, has brass compression ring - FF114 Why pay A$39? | $29.00 |
| 80mm extension, has brass compression ring - FF115 Why pay A$39? | $29.00 |
| Guan Sheng true high-grade diagonals - from A$39... GSO 2" DIELECTRIC DIAGONALS NOW ONLY A$99 EACH!!
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| Type | Price $(AUD) |
| Star diagonal, 90° 1.25", BK7. Why pay $49+? | $39.00 |
| 45° 1.25" correct image diagonal. Why pay $49+? | $39.00 |
| 90° 1.25" correct image diagonal. Why pay $49+? | $39.00 |
| Star diagonal, 2", 90°, BK7. Why pay $69+? | $59.00 |
| Star diagonal, 2", 90°, dielectric, BK7, 99% reflectivity. Outstanding 1/12 surface wave spec. Why pay A$129+ elsewhere? | Now $99.00 |
| SCT, star diagonal, 2", 90°, dielectric (includes 1.25" adapt.), 99% reflectivity. Outstanding 1/12 surface wave spec. Why pay $129? | Now $99.00 |
| QUARTZ, star dia., 2", 90°, dielectric, 99% reflectivity, 1/15 wave | $129.00 |
| QUARTZ, SCT, star diagonal, 2", 90°, dielectric (includes 1.25" adaptor) 99% reflectivity, 1/15 wave. No need to pay A$149 elsewhere | $129.00 |
| Red dot finders |
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 Deluxe four-target red dot finder $79.00 AUD Why pay up to A$119?
New design 4-reticle red dot finder. Features brightness level and
positioning adjustments. Anodised black aluminium - outstanding!
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| Guan Sheng 8x50 finderscopes - complete from A$69!
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| Type | Price $(AUD) |
| 8 x 50 straight-through, with metal holder and metal block base | $69.00 |
| 8 x 50 right angle correct image diagonal, with holder and block base | $89.00 |
| Finderscope metal dovetail block base | $12.00 |
| Finderscope metal dovetail block base - for SCT (no need to pay A$25) | $19.00 |
| Red dot finder, black plastic body. Has clear lens of 20mm diameter | $29.00 |
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Guan Sheng CRAYFORD style 2" 10:1
micro-focusers
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| Type | Price $(AUD) |
| M-CRF - Newtonian reflector type, 2", has 10:1 microfocuser, suits 230mm o.d. tube, e.g. 8" Dob. Main body height is 52mm, with 35mm drawtube travel | $129.00 |
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M-MLP
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Newtonian reflector type, 2", has 10:1 microfocuser, suits
230mm o.d. tube, e.g. 8" Dobsonian.
LOW PROFILE! Main body height is only 32mm, with 38mm drawtube travel |
$129.00 |
| SCT type, 2", has 10:1 microfocuser | $149.00 |
| Refractor type, 86mm (suits 86mm i.d. of refractor tube), 2", has 10:1 microfocuser, 78mm main body length, 72mm drawtube travel | $149.00 |
| Refractor type, 96mm (suits 96mm i.d. of refractor tube), 2", has 10:1 microfocuser. Direct replacement for Skywatcher ED80 focuser! | $199.00 |
| Refractor type, 112mm (suits 112mm i.d. of refractor tube), 2", has 10:1 microfocuser | $249.00 |
| Guan Sheng deluxe Newtonian laser collimator...A$59
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| Laser collimator - Deluxe Newtonian return beam type. Latest version. Has half-silvered 45° mirror target for easy primary mirror collimation. | Only $59.00 (not $69.00) |
| Guan Sheng high grade mirrors - some in stock now | |
| Type | Price $(AUD) |
| Primary mirror, 6"; your choice of f/5 or f/8 focal ratios | $250.00 each |
| Primary mirrors, 8"; your choice of f/4, f/5 or f/6 focal ratios | $350.00 each |
| Primary mirror, 10" f/5 focal ratio | $500.00 |
| Primary mirror, 12" f/5 | $650.00 |
| Primary mirror, 16" f/4.8 | $1600.00 |
| Secondary mirror, 41mm (for 6" GSO Dob.) | $39.00 |
| Secondary mirror, 50mm (for 8" GSO Dob.) | $49.00 |
| Secondary mirror, 63mm (for 10" GSO Dob.) | $49.00 |
| Secondary mirror, 70mm (for 12" GSO Dob.) | $69.00 |
| Secondary mirror, 88mm (for 16" GSO Dob.) | $99.00 |
| Guan Sheng ATZ telescope mount/dovetail/tripod...A$279
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| GSO SkyView ATZ heavy-duty alt-azimuth aluminium mount has Vixen style dovetail adaptor (FF561), adjustable height aluminium tripod legs, two fine control lines. More stable and stronger than AZ3! | $279.00 |
| NEW! GSO ATZ Mk. II heavy-duty alt-azimuth aluminium mount has Vixen style dovetail adaptor (FF561), adjustable height aluminium tripod legs and two fine-control/slow-motion lines. More stable and stronger than AZ3! Includes 8.5" (21.6cm) long extension tube. | $349.00 |
| GSO SkyView 8.5" (21.6cm) long extension tube, for use w/ATZ mount | $79.00 |
| Guan Sheng 1.25" special eyepiece filters from A$15
each! ***Genuine price breakthrough***
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| NEW! Nebula filter - broadband, with light pollution and skyglow nulls | $79.00 |
| Neutral density filter (ND96/AD083) D=0.3. Has 50% light transmission | $15.00 |
| Neutral density filter (ND96/AD084) D=0.6. Has 25% light transmission | $15.00 |
| Neutral density filter (ND96/AD085) D=0.9. Has 13% light transmission | $15.00 |
| NEW! OIII filter - narrow band, ultra high contrast (UHC), has emission and planetary nebulae peaks; OIII and H-beta enhancement | $69.00 |
| Polarising filter (can use two in series to adjust light transmission level) | $19.00 |
| Skylight filter - SCT thread type - discounted more! | $19.00 |
| NEW! UHC filter - narrowest passband of GSO filters, for best results when viewing ring nebulae and most planetary nebulae, 500nm centred |
$59.00 |
| UV/IR blocking filter - discounted even more! | $19.00 |
| Guan Sheng 2" eyepiece colour filters just
arrived! There's simply no need to pay far A$29++ elsewhere...
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| Type | Price $(AUD) |
| #12 Yellow 2" filter (AD119) | $25.00 |
| #21 Orange 2" filter (AD124) | $25.00 |
| #25 Red 2" filter (AD121) | $25.00 |
| #58A Dark green 2" filter (AD113) | $25.00 |
| #80A Medium blue 2" filter (AD116) | $25.00 |
| Guan Sheng 1.25" eyepiece colour filters
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| Moon filter (mid green) (AD068) | $15.00 |
| #15 Dark yellow 1.25" filter | $15.00 |
| #25 Mid red filter 1.25" (AD059) | $15.00 |
| #82A Light blue filter 1.25" (AD054) | $15.00 |
| Guan Sheng special dovetail mount adaptor - FF561 Only A$35!
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| Type | Price $(AUD) |
| NEW! Dovetail adaptor (black finish) has two all-metal thumbscrews. Photo will be updated soon. The FF561 provides very secure mounting! | $35.00 Why pay $45? |
| Guan Sheng SPECIAL adaptors - from only A$25 each | |
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| FF006 - RC series 50mm extension tube x 1 (94mm o.d.) limited stock | $25.00 |
| FF083 - RC series 25mm extension tubes x 2 (94mm o.d.) limited stock | $25.00 |
| FF145 - 2" to male T2 camera thread adaptor | $39.00 |
| FF146 - 2" to 1.25" reducer with male T2 camera thread | $39.00 |
| FF147 - 2" eyepiece holder for SCT telescopes | $25.00 |
| FF148 - Female T2 camera thread to 2" barrel adaptor | $29.00 |
| FF155 - 40mm long extension tube w/male T2 camera thread adaptor | $29.00 |
| FF364 - 2" to male T2 camera thread adaptor | $29.00 |
Andrews Communications Systems
Shop 8, 41-51 Bathurst St, Greystanes, NSW 2145
Telephone: (02) 9636 9060, (02) 9688 4301