Galileo G102MD 1100 x 102mm Catadioptric Telescope w/Motor Drive

by Galileo

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 53 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001AC2L4
• Item model number: G-102MD
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,602 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
  • #56 in Camera & Photo > Binoculars, Telescopes & Optics > Telescopes > Catadioptric
  • #89 in Camera & Photo > Binoculars, Telescopes & Optics > Telescopes > Reflectors
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 16, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With the Galileo G-102MD catadioptric reflector telescope, you can scan the skies without looking away from your eyepiece, thanks to a hand box control center. Whether you're photographing a comet or watching a shadow transit of one or more of Jupiter's moons, the G-102MD will deliver the performance you need.

The large 102mm primary mirror accepts 28 percent more light for brighter and more visible sky viewing. Catadioptric telescopes have a lens built into the focus housing that extends the focal length of the telescope without having extra long tube. The result is half the telescope with twice the ability. The smaller tube length also helps to have less adjustments be made to the scope when being used by people of different heights. The Galileo Color Filter Wheel comes standard with the G102MD. The nebula and planetary filters further enhance the users ability to study astronomical objects.

It's backed by a one-year warranty, and it comes with the following items:

• 102mm primary mirror
• 1100mm focal length
• 1.25-inch Helical R and P focuser
• Color filter wheel with 2 filters, nebula and planetary
• 2 eyepieces (6.8mm-16mm zoom and 20mm)
• 3x Barlow
• Mars-eye electronic finder
• Fully pre-assembled tripod
• Adjustable tube clamp
• Secondary and primary mirror cells
• Accessory tray
• Galileo trilogy software (Planetarium CD-ROM with instructional video and Britannica Touch the Sky)

Product Description

Galileo G-102MD Electronic Catadioptric Telescope is half the telescope with twice the ability. In some cases, shorter is better. This is one of them. The catadioptric feature has a correcting lens built into the optical tube that extends the focal length without the need for an extra-long tube. Another plus... it's mounted on a fully motorized dual axis German equatorial mount. Hey, if it can run on it's own power, it's got my vote. Frees me up to put my energy elsewhere. Plus, the dual axis control center hand box lets you scan the skies without looking away from the eyepiece. You can stay focused on the cosmos without distraction. And that's not all: 102 mm primary mirror; 1100 mm focal length; Heavy-duty 1.25" Helical R&P focuser; Color filter wheel with 2 filters (nebula and planetary); 2 eyepieces (6.8 mm-16 mm zoom & 20 mm); 3x barlow; Mars-eye electronic finder; Fully pre-assembled tripod; Adjustable tube clamp; Heavy-duty secondary and primary mirror cells; Measures 16 x 11 x 42 3/4", weighs 51 lbs. Includes handy accessory tray and Galileo plantarium CD-ROM, instructional video and limited 1-year manufacturer's warranty. The far reaches of the galaxy are waiting. Order yours today! Galileo G102MD Electronic Catadioptric Telescope

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Take the time to set it up, May 4, 2010

By 

Madee Bee "Mads" (New York) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Galileo G102MD 1100 x 102mm Catadioptric Telescope w/Motor Drive (Electronics)

I ordered this as a gift for my nephews. It's a substantial piece of hardware and needs to be assembled by an adult. After assembly we had a little trouble viewing objects but a quick call to customer service and they walked us through the setup and everything worked perfectly.

One of my nephews was just starting to study "space" in school, and we were able to view the moon very well, and some other closer planets on clear nights, not to mention a lunar eclipse!

All in all I think this is a very good telescope, but you need to be able to put in the time to assemble correctly then set it up to view objects. Once that's the first time, you should be all set.