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Giovanni Domenico Cassini Galileo Annie Jump

Edwin PowEll HubblE Sir Isaac Newton Johannes Kepler Jacob

Metius Nicolaus Copernicus Cannon Sir Arthur

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Giovanni Domenico Cassini Galileo Annie Jump

Edwin PowEll HubblE Sir Isaac Newton Johannes Kepler Jacob

Metius Nicolaus Copernicus Cannon Sir Arthur

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Galileo Galilei was an Italian scientist whose work in the 17th century helped unlock many secrets of astronomy and natural motion. Galileo’s achievements include building the first high-powered astronomical telescope.

Johannes Keplerwas the first to correctly explain planetary motion, thereby, becoming founder of celestial mechanics and the first “natural laws”.

Edwin Powell Hubble was the first astronomer to find observable evidence that the universe is expanding, a discovery which helped establish the theory of the “Big Bang.”

Sir Isaac Newton constructed a reflecting telescope, the first of its kind, and the prototype of the largest modern optical telescopes.

Giovanni Domenico Cassini’s work established much of what we know of the solar system, including size, rotational periods of nearby planets, exact orbits of the moons of Jupiter, satellites of Saturn, and the gap in Saturn’s rings, which are named after him.

FirstScope Telescope

Annie Jump Cannon had a phenomenal eye for stellar spectra, and her Draper catalogs were valued as the work of a single observer. Cannon also published catalogs of variable stars (including 300 she discovered). Her career spanned more than forty years, during which women in science won grudging acceptance.

Official Product Of The 2009 International Year of Astronomy

Giovanni Domenico Cassini

Galileo Annie Jump Edwin

PowEll HubblE Sir Isaac Newton

Johannes Kepler Jacob Metius

Nicolaus Copernicus Cannon

Sir Arthur StAnley

Sacharias TygE oTTEsEn braHE

Hans Lippershey Giovanni

Domenico Cassini Galileo

Giovanni Domenico Cassini

Galileo Annie Jump Edwin

PowEll HubblE Sir Isaac Newton

Johannes Kepler Jacob Metius

Nicolaus Copernicus Cannon

Sir Arthur StAnley

Sacharias TygE oTTEsEn braHE

Hans Lippershey Giovanni

Domenico Cassini Galileo

In 1609, world-renowned Italian scientist, Galileo Galilei, introduced an elementary telescope to the growing astronomy community which sparked interest into the mysterious night sky for centuries to come. Four centuries later, in celebration of the International Year of Astronomy 2009, Celestron offers the portable FirstScope Telescope. The FirstScope pays tribute to Galileo Galilei and many of history’s most notable astronomers and scientists by displaying their names around the optical tube. We honor the contributions of these men and women, who brought us one step closer to understanding the universe around us.

The FirstScope is a wonderful keepsake for anyone interested in astronomy. This quality Dobsonian style telescope features a 76 mm aperture reflector optical tube. FirstScope is an ideal entry level astronomical telescope. It is very easy to observe with, the user simply navigates the night sky by moving the tube in the direction of their desired object, making the viewing experience a snap! The compact design makes it easy enough to take with you on your next outdoor adventure. The FirstScope is also stylish enough to be a decorative fixture on your bookshelf or desk.

Item # 21024Size 76 mm (3”)Focal Length (Focal Ratio) 300 mm (f/4)Weight 69 oz (1.96 Kg)Eyepieces 20 mm (15x), 4 mm (75x)

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FirstScope TelescopeOfficial Product Of The 2009 International Year of Astronomy

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