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Commemorative medal depicting Galileo Galilei (1564-1642). Obverse Head of Galileo (left), telescope below. Reverse Inscription, coat of arms below..

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• Commemorative medal depicting Galileo Galilei (1564-1642). Obverse Head of Galileo (left), telescope below. Reverse Inscription, coat of arms below..
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• © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

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Commemorative medal depicting Galileo Galilei (1564-1642). Obverse Head of Galileo (left), telescope below. Reverse Inscription, coat of arms below..

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• Commemorative medal depicting Galileo Galilei (1564-1642). Obverse Head of Galileo (left), telescope below. Reverse Inscription, coat of arms below..
• This item is uploaded and managed by National Maritime Museum
• © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

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Commemorative medal depicting Galileo Galilei (1564-1642). Obverse Head of Galileo (left), telescope below. Reverse Inscription, coat of arms below..

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• Commemorative medal depicting Galileo Galilei (1564-1642). Obverse Head of Galileo (left), telescope below. Reverse Inscription, coat of arms below..
• This item is uploaded and managed by National Maritime Museum
• © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

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A half-length portrait painted for the Pandolfini Palace in Florence. The sitter is dressed in black, wears a white beard and is seated in a chair holding a vellum telescope in his right hand. His left hand rests on the arm of the chair and he wears a ring on his fourth finger. He faces forward towards the viewer. The sitter was an Italian astronomer and experimental philosopher. He invented the refracting telescope which enabled him to

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• A half-length portrait painted for the Pandolfini Palace in Florence. The sitter is dressed in black, wears a white beard and is seated in a chair holding a vellum telescope in his right hand. His left hand rests on the arm of the chair and he wears a ring on his fourth finger. He faces forward towards the viewer. The sitter was an Italian astronomer and experimental philosopher. He invented the refracting telescope which enabled him to
• This item is uploaded and managed by National Maritime Museum
• © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

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Designer Odoardo Fioravanti: "This object, combining past and present, has the aim of 'updating' the ancient instrument in its modern use through its contemporary design and through the product's modern optical technology." The Palomar Galileo Telescope, made with the same dimensions and focal length (1m) as Galileo's 1609 model, can observe the moon, the major planets and other celestial bodies throughout the solar system. A worthy tribute to science and design.Ameico, headquartered in Connecticut, hosts original works by contemporary designers, offering an array of well-designed products for modern sensibilities.The Palomar Galileo Telescope is available with the following:Details:Made of Birch, metal and optical glass Magnification 60x, 80x, 100xComes dismantled in a carrying caseDesigned by Odoardo Fioravanti Shipping:This item usually ships within 1-2 weeks.

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50 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.

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This is a mind-blowing collection of NASA Hubble space telescope photography, complete with almost 4 Gigabytes of amazing high resolution pictures, images and photos. See our galaxy and stars as you never have before, preserved in their original high resolution .TIFF image format. These images are fine in detail and hold up to scrupulous examination and manipulation on your computer or preferred image viewer. These are high quality NASA Hubble telescope pictures, which will hold up upon enlargement.

Lose yourself in all the galaxies of the universe, full of ambiguous, beautiful entities and photos of stars that are simply out of this world ... literally. This is the only Hubble space telescope images and pictures collection like this, kept in high resolution format and shipped to your door for reasonable prices. Here's your chance to see 450 high detail Hubble pics! If you love the telescope, the study of astronomy, awesome looking stars and NASA space pictures, photos and images, you will fall in love with this compilation. This collection has been carefully assembled to contain the most exquisite and highest quality pictures possible.

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Included in the following 6 volumes are pictures of: Galaxies, Stars, Planets, Comets, Black Holes, Moons, and so much more!!!!
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Over 450 pictures and 3.7 gigs of images...that's over 6 CD's full and continues to grow everyday
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* 166 smaller JPEG's and TIFF's
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* These Pictures were created by NASA. They may not be used for endorsement as regulated by NASA copyright laws.

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• Over 450 pictures

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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. Honoring 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 76mm aperture reflector optical tube. FirstScope is an ideal entry-level astronomical telescope. It is very easy to observe with; you simply navigate the night sky by moving the tube in the direction of the desired object, making the viewing experience a snap! The compact design makes it easy enough to take with you on your next outdoor adventure. FirstScope is also stylish enough to be a decorative fixture on your bookshelf or desk.

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• FirstScope Telescope
• 76mm aperture reflector optical tube
• Moveable tube for ease of navigation for viewing
• Lightweight, portable
• Two eyepieces included

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A perfect gift for golf enthusiasts, the 5x20 Golf Scope Rangefinder from Bushnell provides distance readings with a viewing range of 50 to 200 yards. Distance readings to the flag provide golfers with the information they need to choose the best club to execute their shot or clear a hazard. Designed for ease of use, the focus-free monocular brings objects five times closer to your eye. Meanwhile, a rangefinder reticle etched inside the monocular allows you to take immediate and accurate distance readings by lining up the reticle with the flag. The 5x20 Rangefinder is compact enough to fit in your pocket and comes with a hand-strap and drawstring pouch included. The simple and effective rangefinding monocular features an attractive titanium finish, durable construction, and carries a limited lifetime warranty from Bushnell. What's in the Box? 5x20 Golf Scope Rangefinder, hand-strap, drawstring pouch

Bushnell Golf Scope...Technology To Improve Your Game! Bushnell has introduced a 5 power monocular that provides distance from 50-200 yards/meters to a flag. Knowing distance to the flag enables a golfer to determine the correct club to execute a shot or clear a hazard. Knowing correct distance ultimately improves confidence and scores on the course. Bushnell Golf Scopes feature: 5x20 non-laser golf scope Looking through the 5x focus-free monocular brings objects five times closer to your eye, providing sharp crisp detailed images Within the golf scope is an etched rangefinder reticle Once you have the base of the flag lined up to the bottom line of the reticle, simply determine distance to the flag by reading the numbers on the reticle that align with the top of the flagstick Compact enough to fit into a pocket and very simple to use Soft rubber eyecup for more comfortable viewing Durable armored rubber provides a non-slip grip 1 Year Warranty

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• Hand-held golf scope with 5X times magnification and a 20-millimeter objective lens
• Viewing range of 50 to 200 yards
• Provides distance to the pin in yards or meters
• Titanium finish; includes hand-strap and drawstring pouch
• Limited lifetime warranty to be free of defects in materials and workmanship