Refracting Telescope Kit

Supplier: Science First
654-0010 654-0000
470349-336KT 116.45 CAD
470349-336 470349-378
Refracting Telescope Kit
Telescopes
This simple lab enables students to build a telescope that is similar to Galileo’s.

  • Build a telescope similar to a pinhole camera

  • 50 mm lens for clear viewing

  • Easy assembly and simple instructions


Engage students in a hands-on exploration of astronomy and optics with this classroom-friendly kit. Designed for group learning, it allows students to construct a simple refracting telescope and experiment with its components—no optical bench required. The finished telescope delivers clear, sharp images, making it perfect for beginners eager to observe the night sky. Inspired by Galileo’s early designs, this kit demonstrates how even basic instruments can lead to remarkable discoveries.

Delivery information: The kit includes 10 inner and outer tubes, plastic eye pieces lenses, foam holders, cardboard spaces/washer for eyepiece lenses, red plasic caps, and 1 set of instructions and activities. The Single kit contains everything needed to build one telescope.
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