GalileoScope Telescope AC 50/500 OTA

Q: Will it mount to a standard tripod?

Yes, it will mount to a standard tripod. There is a 1/4-20 nut on the bottom.

Q: What age is this appropriate for?

I teach science to ages 4-9, with a major astronomy unit with 8 year olds, third graders. I built my GalileoScope about a year ago. A dextrous 8-9 year old could do this with some significant help from a dextrous adult. It WAS fun to assemble. Given that the barrel comes in two pieces, and is held together with sturdy o-rings, after a bit of use I chose to use packing tape to reinforce it. For its price, the optics are good. I can see moons of Jupiter, rings of Saturn, though they are so small, it was underwhelming. My only concern is that focusing is accomplished with a sliding motion, a bit difficult to hone in on that point of sharpest focus. AND, as with all scopes, a tripod is essential, and my inexpensive photo tripod only a little better than nothing.See here for more - http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A16ARAN5KQ1AVS/ref=pdp_new_read_full_review_link?ie=UTF8&page=1&sort_by=MostRecentReview#R36EKJ4WT22W1S

Q: Does anywhere sell replacement parts, especially the eyepiece lenses?

Replacement parts are not current being offered on Amazon.

Q: Will this tripodwork ? https://www.amazon.com/amazonbasics-60-inch-lightweight-tripod-bag/dp/b005kp473q/ref=pd_sim_328_9?_encoding=utf8&pd_rd_i=b005kp

Hi Ingrid, The following is from the magazine Sky & Telescope: "...How good is the Galileoscope? This little 25x50 scope has very good optics, but no 50-mm scope can match the performance of our favorite $100 3-inch reflector, the cheapest scope that we've ever recommended before. On the other hand, it's far better than Galileo's own scope - and look how much he accomplished with that!The scope's biggest limitation is that it has no mount, so you will either have to attach it to a good photo tripod or jury-rig your own mount. That's harder than it might be, because the scope lacks the 90-degree diagonal supplied with most refractors. The straight-through viewing angle requres that the scope be mounted higher than your head..."

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Brand
Arbor
Eye Piece Lens Description
Barlow
Objective Lens Diameter
50 Millimeters
Telescope Mount Description
Altazimuth
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Power Source
Manual

📦Lightweight at 975g

🔍25X to 50X magnification

🔭50mm diameter

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Description

🌌 Discover the Universe—One Star at a Time!

SAFETY FIRST - Includes warnings to ensure safe and responsible use.
EXPLORE THE COSMOS - Unleash your inner astronomer with a telescope designed by experts.
LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN - Easily portable at just 975 grams—take your stargazing anywhere!
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE - Perfect for budding scientists and curious minds alike.
VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY - Fits most tripods and accepts various eyepieces for endless exploration.

The GalileoScope Telescope AC 50/500 OTA is a premium telescope kit crafted by leading astronomers and optical engineers. With a 50mm diameter and magnification options ranging from 25X to 50X, this telescope is perfect for both educational purposes and personal exploration of the night sky. It features a lightweight design, compatibility with most tripods, and a 1.25 focuser for additional eyepieces, making it an ideal choice for aspiring astronomers.

Specifications

Manufacturer	GalileoScope
Part Number	Galileo
Package Dimensions	48.51 x 15.49 x 10.41 cm; 975.22 Grams
Item model number	299
Item Package Quantity	1
Number of Pieces	1
Batteries included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Item Weight	975 g

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Will this tripodwork ? https://www.amazon.com/amazonbasics-60-inch-lightweight-tripod-bag/dp/b005kp473q/ref=pd_sim_328_9?_encoding=utf8&pd_rd_i=b005kp

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