Galileo Telescope Makers

Astronomers because of its affordability and light-gathering power. It’s not too much scope for a beginner, and has enough star-grabbing aperture to satisfy even fairly seasoned observers. So it is with great pleasure that we introduce the new D100 - A Classical Backyard Reflector with More Muscle. D100 is a professional-quality 4"-class reflector packaged with the high-performance

Optics. Its 140mm Dia light weight PVC tube houses a 100mm primary mirror that brings a myriad of incredible astronomical objects into view.

The 1000mm focal length (f/10) is just right for targeting a wide range of objects, from Messier and NGC gems to planets and moonscapes. All are revealed with pleasing resolution in images kept sharp with our new 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser.

With our exclusive new Alt-azimuth mount for a foundation, this telescope really shows its muscle. The tube slews effortlessly yet views remain vibration free. Rounding out the fine accessory package are a 7x25 achromatic finder scope with cross hair, 25mm, 16mm and 12mm Eyepieces with 1.5x-3x and 4x Barlow lenses which zooms the magnification from 40x to 320x. Snap-on dust caps and instruction manual.

If you mean business when it comes to observing, you’ll find that our D100 does, too!

If you're ready to graduate from a small scope or want your first scope to have more light-gathering power than typical starter scopes, step up to our D125 model. Its 125mm mirror has a focal length of 1025mm (f/8), so it offers generous wide-field views of deep-sky objects when used with the included 25mm, 16mm and 12mm Eyepieces. For lunar and planetary study, use the 12mm with Barlow lenses (also included). This great all-around telescope also serves up excellent views of deep-sky delicacies, making it the perfect instrument for the beginning or intermediate stargazer. Our exclusive new Alt-azimuth mount moves gracefully on its axes and provides very solid support. A definite step up in engineering from competitors’ similar offerings. The tube slews effortlessly yet views remain vibration free.

Rounding out the fine accessory package are a 7x25 achromatic finder scope with cross hair, 25mm, 16mm and 12mm Eyepieces with 1.5x-3x and 4x Barlow lenses which zooms the magnification from 41x to 342x.Comes along Snap-on dust caps and instruction manual.

Treat yourself, your friends, and your family to some wondrous evenings under the stars with the D125 - Fine All-Around Scope Takes Beginners to the Next Level !!

Eventually, the time comes in every amateur astronomer’s life when he or she says, “I want a telescope that will not only show the dust lanes in the Andromeda Galaxy or the gaseous tendrils of the Orion Nebula, but also brings out eye-popping detail of the Moon and planets. I want a scope that, for once, will blow me away when I look in the eyepiece!” Prepare to be amazed with our newly designed D150 reflector. It's got a full 6" (150mm) primary mirror, which gathers 44% more light than a 5". Observe the Messier Catalog and a host of other deep-sky objects with the reach of this scope! And if you're into the Moon

and planets, D150's 1200mm focal length (f/8) gives you the appropriate image scale to resolve the finest detail.

SKYQUEST XT6 Classic Dobsonian Reflector

D=150 / F=1200mm parabolic reflector
This Acclaimed Scope Combines Quality Optics with a Stable Mount.
Affordable, powerful, and easy to use, our highly acclaimed SkyQuest XT6 is a great choice for beginners seeking an exceptionally capable telescope that's also nicely portable.

Its 150mm-diameter, 1200mm focal length parabolic primary mirror gets the goods, rendering excellent images of deep-space objects as well as high-power views of solar system attractions.

It's a hands-on scope that is a joy to use -- uncomplicated, stable, and a snap to set up and take down. The tube is equipped with a 1.25" aluminum focuser and a navigation knob for easy slewing, plus a finder scope and two Sirius Plössl eyepieces. You also get an eyepiece rack, quick-collimation cap, and hard dust cap.

The piéce de résistance is the stalwart Alt-azimuth mount is just as sturdy as the venerable imported mounts in its class, but at half the price! The D150 is designed especially for those who are seriously committed to exploring the universe. But that describes you, doesn’t it?

Optical Specifications
Type Reflector.......Multicoated optics
Diameter 150mm
Focal Length/ F Ratio 1200mm, f/8.0
Magnification (w/ included eyepieces) 48x, 120x
Highest theoretical magnification 354x

Accessories & Additional Features
Eyepieces 25.0mm, 10.0mm
Finder Scope 6x30
Focuser 1.25" Rack-and-pinion
Diagonal N/A
Optional Electronic Drive N/A
Other Features , Eyepiece Rack

Physical Parameters
Mount type Dobsonian
Tripod Wood
Weight, assembled 34 lbs. 06 oz.
Tube Length 45.5 in.

Pull in photons by the bucketful. And with its brawny mount with built-in smooth system, this formidable package takes deep-sky observing to a whole new level.

For the serious astronomy enthusiast seeking large-aperture resolving power and superior control, this space-penetrating powerhouse can be yours -- for a surprisingly low price, considering how much scope you get! The primary mirror is precision figured from low-expansion glass and housed in a high-ventilation aluminum cell designed by engineers to maximize ventilation for efficient cooling of the mirror to ambient temperature. It features extra-large, spring-loaded collimation thumbscrews. The tube is outfitted with a 1.25" Rack and Pinion focuser and a 7x25 Achromatic finder scope. The standard accessory list includes 2" to 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser with the fine accessory package of a 7x25 achromatic finder scope with cross hair, 25mm, 16mm and 12mm Eyepieces with 1.5x-3x and 4x Barlow lenses which zooms the magnification from 41x to 342x.Comes along Snap-on dust caps and Instruction manual. The optical design also allows prime-focus astrophotography with a 35mm camera. (Optional camera adapter require)

This is not a telescope for the faint of heart. It’s big and quite a load, to be sure. But if its size and weight don’t faze you, you are in for years of incredible observing adventures!

Young astronomy enthusiasts seeking an entrée to astronomical adventure will get it in spades with our D75 model. Great for all-around astronomical observing, these highly portable, uncomplicated scopes are just the right size and weight for kids and just the right price for parents.

D75 astronomical reflector telescopes make the night sky’s treasures accessible right from the backyard. They will reveal Saturn’s picturesque rings, Jupiter’s moons, and the incredibly cratered terrain of our own Moon’s surface. Their 3" diameter (75mm) primary mirror, Focal length 750mm (f/10) gathers enough light to snare the faint glows of some very exotic star clusters and nebulas!
The Newtonian optical tube features a 1.25" rack-and-pinion focuser to ensure sharp images in the eyepiece. Speaking of which, each scope now comes with two interchangeable 1.25" eyepieces 25mm (30x) and 12mm (62.5x) as well as a 1.5x - 3x Variable Barlow lens (45x to 188x). The aiming rings aid in locating objects within the field of the Eyepiece. The scope comes with light weight Alt-azimuth mount which is easy to use with simple up/down left/right motions and coated metal legs tripod is also included as standard item.

The D75 astronomical model is not recommended for terrestrial viewing as the images will not be right-side up. For the youngster or novice adult keen to discover what’s “out there,” the affordable D75 reflector provides a wonderful opportunity!.