Astromedia Build a Small Galileo Telescope Construction Kit for Age 8+
Astromedia Build a Small Galileo Telescope Construction Kit for Age 8+
£ 4.99
/
Pickup available at 112 West Princes Street
Usually ready in 4 hours
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
Assemble your very own telescope with this wonderful model construction kit!
Two lenses connected by a cardboard tube: it’s that simple to build a telescope!
The pre-punched kit contains an objective lens with 225 mm and an eyepiece lens with 35 mm focal length. This produces a magnification of 6.5x. The assembly is simple and takes only 20 minutes. An ideal project for Scout Groups and Schools. The picture is upright, therefore the telescope can be used by day or at night for astronomical observations (e.g. to see moon craters).
In 1609, Galileo Galilei perfected the telescope, which had been invented in Holland a year earlier. He was the first person to aim it at the night sky. His discoveries - craters on the Moon, the phases of Venus, moons around Jupiter - were a scientific sensation at the time and founded a new astronomy that shapes our worldview to this day.
Astromedia has given the classic Galileo telescope a makeover and offers beginners and enthusiasts an easy introduction to astronomy. The finished telescope has a 6.5x magnification with an upright image. This makes it possible to use the telescope for terrestrial observations during daytime and also for astronomical observations at night, e.g. the shadows of lunar craters at half moon and much more.
Great for group and class projects, or as an educational kit for a young, budding explorer or astronomer.
The easy to assemble kit is pre-cut for fast construction and has two precision-made acrylic lenses for 6x magnification and a 35mm focal length.
The kit includes the OptiMedia lenses 1 and 8
Magnification: 6.5x
Construction time: 20 min
Length (fully extended): 23 cm
Suitable for children aged 8 and up, with adult assistance.
Shipping Costs
We ship almost anywhere in the world (subject to government restrictions) via Royal Mail and our couriers. Expected delivery times given are based on Royal Mail's guidance for service delivery times.
Free Shipping When You Spend Over £40
All orders placed before 12 pm and over £40.00 in value will have the option for free 48 hour delivery. Offer applies to UK mainland only.
UK Mainland Shipping Rates
Within the UK, we offer the following delivery services:
Standard Delivery, 2-3 days - £2.95
First Class Delivery, 1-2 days - £3.95
Please note: once we have handed your order over to Royal Mail we have no further control over the delivery times. Please order in plenty of time to ensure your order arrives in good time for your needs.
Express Courier Delivery, 24 hours - £8.99 (please note: Orders placed after 12:00 noon on Thursday may not reach you until Monday as couriers don't deliver to all areas on a Saturday or Sunday) (excludes Highlands & Irelands)
Saturday Courier Delivery - £16.99
Islands, Highlands & Northern Ireland Shipping Rates
Standard Delivery, 3-4 days - £3.95
First Class Delivery, 2-3 days - £4.95
Rest Of The World Shipping Rates
If you would like goods shipping outside the UK, Highlands Islands & N. Ireland, simply type your address into the check out and the shipping costs will be added to your order automatically. Our overseas orders are all sent with a Signature Required service, which means there must be someone at the delivery address to receive the goods.
What To Do If Your Shipping Destination Is Not Recognised At The Checkout
If you would like goods delivering outside of the UK and our website does not offer you a delivery option at the checkout, please use the contact form below to obtain a shipping cost. You will need to provide us with your full postal address and a list of the items you would like to purchase.
if you would prefer to talk to one of our team, please telephone us at +44-(0)-1436-670-806
If you are unavailable when our delivery partner tries to deliver your order, they will usually try to deliver again the next working day or they will drop a card in to offer you a collection from a local collection point. Instructions for packages sent by courier to be left on the premises or with a neighbour when you are not a home are left at your own risk and no liability rests with either Curious Minds or the Delivery Partner. If you should refuse delivery of goods, or are not available to accept the delivery on both delivery attempts, you will be required to cover any extra costs incurred.
Our Address
Curious Minds Science Ltd (Grasshopper Toys)
112 West Princes Street
Helensburgh
Argyll & Bute
G84 8XD
United Kingdom
Phone
+44(0)1436 670806