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Galaxia telescope
Why a Galaxia telescope? As generations of amateur astronomers started their hobby with a classic Newtonian reflector telescope (or a reflector) such as the Galaxia telescope, it is safe to say this scope is a trustworthy companion while observing the night sky. The equatorial mount with only one axis helps in compensating for the rotation of the earth, making the telescope very user-friendly. The optional motor-driven system enables you to track the objects without touching the telescope! That's what makes observing with the Galaxia telescope so enjoyable. The 114mm aperture allows you to see details of the large planets and a great view of the Moon. Due to the large focuser you can use accessories with a diameter of 31.7mm. This allows you to really put to good use every possible feature of his telescope.
With the Galaxia telescope comes:




Question: Hannah, 8 November 2011 would this be a good first telescope for a 12 year old girl?? Answer: Hello Hannah, we would advice to take a look at our GoTo telescopes as therse are much easier to use (www.telescopeplanet.co.uk/telescopes/goto-telescopes)
| General | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Reflector | |
| Brand | Byomic | |
| Series | Byomic Galaxia | |
| Guarantee | 5 years | |
| GoTo system | ![]() | |
| Tripod material | Steel tube | |
| Mounting | Parallactic/Equatorial | |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | 11,7 kg | |
| Optics | ||
| Objective diameter ø | 114 mm | |
| Focal length | 900 mm | |
| Magnitude limit | 9 mag. | |
| Resolving power | 1 arcsecond | |
| Maximum useful magnification | 228× | |
| Focal ratio | 1 : 8 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Other accessories |
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| Eyepiece diameter ø | 1,25″ | |
| Eyepieces |
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| Number of eyepieces | 3 pcs. | |
| Viewfinder | LED finder | |
| Ratings | ||
| Suitable for | beginners | |
| Easy to transport | ||
| Easy to set up | ||
| Easy to use | ||
| Lunar/planetary observation | ||
| Deep space observation | ||
| Lunar/planetary photography | ||
| Deep space photography | ||
| Daytime terrestrial observation | ||
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