The Plumber’s Telescope - AstroMedia
Kit for an astronomical refracting telescope with 30x magnification, using inexpensive installation tubes from the DIY store.
The name says it all
In addition to first-class colour-corrected lenses, detailed building instructions and further accessories, you will receive a shopping list for your DIY store. You need a HT tube with a push-fit socket, a HT sleeve and a HT socket plug as well as a little skill and the homemade telescope from the DIY store is ready.
Tracking the sky with Kepler optics
The do-it-yourself telescope is a high-quality beginner's telescope, because for pocket money everyone gets the opportunity to explore the starry sky themselves like Galileo Galilei: Moon craters, Jupiter's moons and much more. As with all astronomical telescopes with Kepler optics, the image is upside down, but this is not a problem when observing the sky. For terrestrial observations, the image can be straightened with the zenith mirror - see product attachments. Any stray light can be avoided by using the inner diaphragm.
You can find an illustrated construction report here.
Tip
If you want to perfect your DIY telescope and are technically inclined, you can build an eyepiece focuser yourself with this tip from the community of the magazine "Make". You can find the instructions here.
The DIY telescope has also inspired Uwe Reichert from the magazine "Sterne und Weltraum". You can read the full article here.
| Aspiration scale: | Medium |
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| Time Line: | 2,0 Hours |
- 4 punched parts made of black cardboard
- 3 achromatic lenses, Ø 15 - 40 mm, focal length 26.5 - 450 mm
- 1 photo tripod adapter, also available separately here - detailed assembly instructions
Not included: 1 HT tube with plug-in sleeve, 1 HT slip-on sleeve, 1 HT sleeve plug, tripod
Features: 30x magnification
Dimensions of the built article: approx. 54 x 5.5 x 5 cm (including HT tube, not included in the kit)
Construction time: approx. 2 hours
Distributor:
PGI-Skarabäus, Im Kränzliacker 9, 79576 Weil am Rhein, Germany, www.pgi-shop.de
PGI-Skarabäus, Lerchenstrasse 38, 4147 Aesch, Switzerland, www.pgi-shop.ch
Manufacturer: AstroMedia GmbH, Im Wirrigen 30, 45731 Waltrop, Germany, astromedia.de
Adult supervision:
Children under 14 years of age should use the kit under adult supervision to avoid risks from improper handling.
Be careful with small parts:
Hazard of suffocation! Keep small parts out of the reach of small children.
Risk of injury:
Be particularly careful when handling pointed and sharp parts! Use sharp tools carefully and, if necessary, take appropriate safety measures to avoid injuries.
Fire hazard:
Keep away from open fire and heat sources. Product contains highly flammable materials.
Be careful when focusing light: Do not leave lenses in direct sunlight as they can create a focal point.
Use of adhesive:
When using adhesive, follow the manufacturer's safety instructions. Work in well-ventilated rooms and avoid skin or eye contact.
Intended use:
The kit may only be used in accordance with the enclosed instructions. Independent modifications can affect the functionality and safety of the built model.
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