Galileoscope Refractor Telescope Kit
Galileoscope Refractor Telescope Kit
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$72.00 USD
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*NOTE: Due to size, this item is not eligible to be shipped. This is only available for pick-up at our Seattle store.
- Galileoscope telescope kit includes all of the parts and instructions needed for young explorers to build their own 50mm refractor
- Assembly is quick and requires no tools or adhesives
- Enjoy views of the lunar surface, Jupiter’s Galilean moons, Saturn’s rings and bright star clusters
- Kit includes a 20x eyepiece and a custom accessory that can be assembled as a 2x Barlow lens for a power of 50x or a 17x Galilean eyepiece with a right-side-up field of view less than 1/2° wide so the user can experience the views Galileo had of the the expansive night sky
- Learn basic optical concepts, including how lenses form images and how magnification affects field of view
Specs
Objective diameter | 50 mm (2 inches) |
Objective focal length | 500 mm (f/10) |
Eyepiece focal length | 20 mm |
Magnification | 25x (50x with Barlow) |
Field of view | 1 1/2° (3/4° with Barlow) |
Eyepiece eye relief | 16 mm (22 mm with Barlow) |
Eyepiece barrel diameter | 1 1/4 inches (31 3/4 mm) |
Warranty
Limited Warranty is one year, which converts to the Explore STAR Transferable Extended Life of the Product Warranty when product is registered within 60 days of purchase. Click Here to register.