Philosophy
Just a reminder that the Galileoscope is an inexpensive way to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy.
I still remember seeing Saturn's rings through a telescope when I was about ten years old. The image of the planet, all white with beautiful rings encircling it, is forever burned into my memory. Most people who have seen such things as children never forget what it felt like to see them for the first time. The awe of seeing something so far away as if it was right in front of you can be life changing. A few months ago, my daughter and I saw Jupiter and its four Galilean moons through my (albeit larger) telescope. I know she'll never forget it, and I won't either.
You can now share this kind of joy and excitement with your little ones for a very reasonable price. It is always a great time for astronomy, but this year is particularly exciting because it is the International Year of Astronomy. As part of their effort to promote the study of the night sky, you can now buy the Galileoscope, a small, inexpensive, high-quality refractor telescope that is as similar as possible to the one Galileo made himself. You can repeat Galileo's observations with help from this educational guide.
Buy a telescope for yourself at $15 plus shipping, or donate one for $12.50 with no shipping charge, however the donation is not tax deductible. The telescope will attach to a standard tripod (not included), and will accept standard telescope attachments (also not included).
The telescope has only a two inch diameter, but for this price, you can bring the joy of astronomy to those who might not be able to afford a larger telescope. With even a telescope of this size, you are able to see sights such as lunar craters, the four largest moons of Jupiter, Saturn's rings and many other objects.
If you have always wanted a telescope but could never afford one, now is your chance to see the night sky close up. The site will begin shipping the Galileoscope in late April.
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Philosophy
Just a reminder...the Galileoscope
The Galileoscope
Just a reminder that the Galileoscope is an inexpensive way to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy.
"The Galileoscope, a Telescope for Everyone"
by
Jenny Williams
March 26th, 2009
Wired
by
Jenny Williams
March 26th, 2009
Wired
I still remember seeing Saturn's rings through a telescope when I was about ten years old. The image of the planet, all white with beautiful rings encircling it, is forever burned into my memory. Most people who have seen such things as children never forget what it felt like to see them for the first time. The awe of seeing something so far away as if it was right in front of you can be life changing. A few months ago, my daughter and I saw Jupiter and its four Galilean moons through my (albeit larger) telescope. I know she'll never forget it, and I won't either.
You can now share this kind of joy and excitement with your little ones for a very reasonable price. It is always a great time for astronomy, but this year is particularly exciting because it is the International Year of Astronomy. As part of their effort to promote the study of the night sky, you can now buy the Galileoscope, a small, inexpensive, high-quality refractor telescope that is as similar as possible to the one Galileo made himself. You can repeat Galileo's observations with help from this educational guide.
Buy a telescope for yourself at $15 plus shipping, or donate one for $12.50 with no shipping charge, however the donation is not tax deductible. The telescope will attach to a standard tripod (not included), and will accept standard telescope attachments (also not included).
The telescope has only a two inch diameter, but for this price, you can bring the joy of astronomy to those who might not be able to afford a larger telescope. With even a telescope of this size, you are able to see sights such as lunar craters, the four largest moons of Jupiter, Saturn's rings and many other objects.
If you have always wanted a telescope but could never afford one, now is your chance to see the night sky close up. The site will begin shipping the Galileoscope in late April.
Galileoscopes
"Constellation" poll
- Things Disappear
Amazing how some are stored in the memory or photographs long after the actual item is gone and one often wonders what happened to that object. Near me is Park University and had high on top of a hill an observatory that had been designated as the oldest...
- James Webb Space Telescope Game
...
- "400 Years Of The Telescope" On Pbs This Friday
Mark your calendar for this Friday night [April 10th] PBS will air "400 Years of the Telescope". "PBS documentary turns lens on 400 years of telescope" by William Loeffler April 3rd, 2009 TRIBUNE-REVIEW He filmed the world's most powerful telescopes...
- Hubble Pix Selection...win A Prize
Here is an opportunity to celebrate the Year of Astronomy and win a prize. "NASA Wants You to Decide Where It Should Look Next" January 29th, 2009 FOX NEWS.com NASA wants the public to determine where in the universe it will next aim the powerful Hubble...
- Saturn Loses Rings On Christmas Morning--naw
A Christmas treat via compliments of Saturn. So get up before sunrise and with the aid of a telescope [which might be under the tree] view a Saturn with nearly no rings. And, at that early hour, you might meet "the man". "Saturn's Crazy Christmas...