The Historical Galileo Telescope - AstroMedia
Pre-cut cardboard kit for a functional replica of the oldest surviving telescope in the world.
Perfected and sensational
In 1609, Galileo Galilei perfected the telescope invented a year earlier in Holland and pointed it at the night sky. His discoveries - craters on the moon, crescent phases on Venus, moons around Jupiter - were a scientific sensation and founded a new astronomy that still shapes our view of the world today.On Galileo's tracks
With this historically accurate cardboard replica, you can directly experience Galileo's great research achievements, despite the modest optical performance of this telescope by today's standards. The kit corresponds in size and optical properties to the telescopes of the time and is based on the only surviving telescope that can be attributed to Galileo with certainty, the oldest telescope in the world: a magnificent copy covered in leather and decorated with gold embossing for Cosimo II de Medici, which is now on display in Florence.For tripod observations, we offer an inexpensive tripod adapter.
| Aspiration scale: | Medium |
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| Time Line: | 14 Hours |
6 pre-punched and printed sheets of construction cardboard, DIN A4
Incl. accessories:
2 acrylic glass lenses, Ø 25 - 42 mm, focal length -65 mm and +780 mm
1 sheet of velour paper, DIN A4, black
Detailed assembly instructions
Features: 12x magnification
Dimensions of the built article: approx. Ø 4.5 cm, length 65 - 78 cm (holder: 12 x 14 x 6 cm)
Construction time: approx. 14 hours
Distributor:
PGI-Skarabäus, Im Kränzliacker 9, 79576 Weil am Rhein, Germany, pgi-shop.de
PGI-Skarabäus, Lerchenstrasse 38, 4147 Aesch, Switzerland, pgi-shop.ch
Manufacturer: AstroMedia GmbH, Im Wirrigen 30, 45731 Waltrop, Germany, astromedia.de
Adult supervision:
Children under 14 years of age should use the kit under adult supervision to avoid risks from improper handling.
Be careful with small parts:
Hazard of suffocation! Keep small parts out of the reach of small children.
Risk of injury:
Be particularly careful when handling pointed and sharp parts! Use sharp tools carefully and, if necessary, take appropriate safety measures to avoid injuries.
Fire hazard:
Keep away from open fire and heat sources. Product contains highly flammable materials.
Be careful when focusing light: Do not leave lenses in direct sunlight as they can create a focal point.
Use of adhesive:
When using adhesive, follow the manufacturer's safety instructions. Work in well-ventilated rooms and avoid skin or eye contact.
Intended use:
The kit may only be used in accordance with the enclosed instructions. Independent modifications can affect the functionality and safety of the built model.
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