At the Perth Observatory, we are equipped with a diverse collection of telescopes that we use for our night tours, school day tours, offsite events, and guided day tours. Our telescopes include a variety of types and sizes, ranging from historical telescopes, such as the Meridian, Astrograph, and Calver telescopes, to modern telescopes like the Lowell, RCOP, and Obsession telescopes. Each telescope offers a unique viewing experience, allowing you to observe different celestial objects and phenomena, such as planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies. With our collection of telescopes, you can explore the wonders of the universe and gain a deeper appreciation of the night sky.
![The 30 inch Obsession Telescope. Image Credit: Matt Woods](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/the-obsession-30-telescope-600x398.jpg)
30" Obsession Telescope
Type: Dobsonian
F/Ratio: f/3.2 (custom optics)
Location: Jubilee Dome
Role: Night Tours
![The Meade 14 Telescope. Image Credit: Roger Groom](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/meade-14-telescope-600x398.jpg)
Meade 14" LX200 Telescope
Type: Schmidt-Cassegrain
F/Ratio: f/10
Location: Octagonal Dome
Role: Night Tours
![The Calver Telescope. Image Credit: Roger Groom](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/calver-telescope-600x398.jpg)
Calver 12" Telescope
Type: Newtonian
F/Ratio: f/7.2
Location: Visitors Observing Facility
Role: Night Tours
![The Meade 16 Telescope. Image Credit: Roger Groom](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/meade-16-telescope-600x398.jpg)
Meade 16" LX200 Telescope
Type: Schmidt-Cassegrain
F/Ratio: f/10
Location: Millennium Dome
Role: Night Tours
![The Pantograph Telescope from the front. Image credit: Matt Woods](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/pantograph-telescope-from-the-front-600x398.jpg)
C8" Pantograph Telescope
Type: Schmidt-Cassegrain
F/Ratio: f/10
Location: Outside
Role: Night Tours
![The Celestron CPC1100 Telescope. Image Credit: Matt Woods](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/cpc1100-telescope-600x398.jpg)
Two Celestron CPC1100 Telescopes
Type: Schmidt-Cassegrain
F/Ratio: f/10
Location: Outside
Role: Offsite
![12](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/meade-12-600x398.jpg)
Two 12" Meade LX200 Telescopes
Type: Schmidt-Cassegrain
F/Ratio: f/10
Location: Outside
Role: Offsite
![Celestron Ultima 11 Telescope with volunteer Steve Ewing](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/celestron-ultima-11-600x398.jpg)
Celestron Ultima 11" Telescope
Type: Schmidt-Cassegrain
F/Ratio: f/10
Location: Outsite
Role: Offsite
![10](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/meade-lx50-600x398.jpg)
8" & 10" Meade LX50 Telescopes
Type: Schmidt-Cassegrain
F/Ratio: f/10
Location: Outsite
Role: Offsite
![Our dobsonian telesopes. Image Credit: Matt Woods](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/dobsonian-telescopes-600x398.jpg)
Two 10" & Two 8" Dobsonian Telescopes
Type: Dobsonians
F/Ratio: f/5 & F/5.9
Location: Outside
Role: Offsite
![The Coronado Solar Telescope. Image Credit: Astromart.com](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/coronado-solar-telescope-600x398.jpg)
Two Coronado Solar Telescopes
Type: Refractor
F/Ratio: f/6.6
Location: Meridian Dome
Role: Day Tours
![Skywatcher Solarquest 70. Image Credit: Geoff Scott](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/skywatcher-solarquest-70-600x398.jpg)
Skywatcher Solarquest 70 Telescope
Type: Refractor
F/Ratio: F/7
Location: Outside
Role: Day Tours
![Skywatcher ED80 Telescope](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/skywatcher-ed-80-600x398.jpg)
SkyWatcher ED80 Telescope
Type: ED Apochromatic Refractor
F/Ratio: F/7.5
Location: Outsite
Role: Workshop
![Skywatcher Esprit 120. Image Credit: Geoff Scott](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/skywatcher-esprit-120-600x398.jpg)
![Celestron Edge HD 925. Image Credit: Geoff Scott](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/celestron-edge-hd-925-600x398.jpg)
Celestron Edge HD 925 Telescope
Type: Schmidt-Cassegrain
F/Ratio: F/10
Location: Outside
Role: Workshop
![Skywatcher N150/750 Telescope](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Skywatcher-n150-750-600x398.jpg)
![The Perth-Lowell Telescope. Image Credit: Roger Groom](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/lowell-telescope-600x398.jpg)
24" Perth-Lowell Telescope
Type: Classic Cassegrain
F/Ratio: f/13.5 and f/75
Location: Perth-Lowell Dome
Role: Historical
![The Astrographic Telescope. Image Credit: Lemuel Tan](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/astrographic-telescope-600x398.jpg)
Astrographic Telescope
Type: Refractor
F/Ratio: f/10.3
Location: Astrographic Dome
Role: Historical
![The Transit Circle Meridian Telescope. Image Credit: Steve Parkins](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/transit-meridian-telescope-600x398.jpg)
Transit Circle Meridian Telescope
Type: Refractor
F/Ratio: -
Location: In the Main Building
Role: Night Tours
![Mike Candy Telescope. Image Credit: Matt Woods](https://perthobservatory.com.au/wp-content/uploads/mike-candy-telescope-600x398.jpg)