Galileoscope to make wonders of the night sky more accessible to everyone

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Berlin, March 5 (ANI): A team of leading astronomers, optical engineers and science educators has designed the Galileoscope - a high quality, easy-to-assemble and easy-to-use telescope, which would make the wonders of the night sky more accessible to everyone.

The Galileoscope was developed as a Cornerstone project of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009).



It prompts people to think about the importance of astronomy, and for many, it's a life-changing experience.




Galileoscopes are also educational tools, tying in with topics such as mathematics, physics, history and philosophy.


"Users will learn many aspects of optics and even have a chance to construct two types of telescopes - a modern one and a more primitive one similar to Galileo's," said Stephen Pompea, US IYA2009 Project Director and member of the IYA2009 Cornerstone project.

"Building and using a Galileoscope gives kids the feeling that science is fun," he added.

Galileoscopes are available at a low price of 15 dollars (US) per kit.

Discounts are available for group purchases of 100 or more, bringing the price down even lower, to 12.50 dollars each, reducing costs for schools, colleges, astronomical societies, or even parties of interested individuals.

To further this aim, the Galileoscope Cornerstone project has also initiated the "Give a Galileoscope" program.

Donated Galileoscopes will go to less advantaged schools and other organizations worldwide, especially in developing countries.

This will help bring a modern education to students in poor schools and empower them to pursue science and technology knowledge. (ANI)

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