The award-winning Galileo Telescope is a renovation of the exact telescope used by Mr Galilei to spot the phases of Venus, or Jupiter’s lesser-known moons. The tube is not only faithful to the exact length and focal distance used by Galileo, but also to the 17th Century material of choice – birch wood. The only differences are the use of modern optical lenses to optimize your view of the planets. The mechanics and stand are also made in metal, finished in white, which makes a lovely complement to the pale wood (and will match your Apple accessories). This telescope looks very different from most of the bulky black equipment on the market, but doesn’t scrimp on performance.
Delivered in a portable carrying case (in matching wood or metal) you could use this to spice up a nighttime picnic, or keep it setup in the conservatory (or your ‘best window’ for us mere mortals) to impress guests and marvel at how small we are. As the piece has won numerous design awards, you can also feel happy in owning a design classic that will grow in value over the years.
Dimensions; H 50cm x W 20cm x L 100cm.
Designers: Odoardo Fioravanti for Palomar
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