“International Year of Astronomy 2009 Special Edition kit” featuring the Heritage-130P FlexTube™ 130mm (5.1") f/650 parabolic Newtonian Telescope and all the accessories you need to discover astronomy!

The Heritage-130P has been specially designed to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy 2009 and the 400th Anniversary of Galileo’s first telescope. And our IYOA FREE kit gives you all the extra accessories you need to really discover astronomy! This is not only a highly functional precision optical instrument but also a beautiful collector’s piece and ideal gift. The telescope tube is adorned with the names of many famous figures that have made significant contributions to the advancement of astronomy over this 400yr period, including Galileo Galilei himself.

Housing the same superb Parabolic Primary Mirror as the manufacturer's highly-renowned Explorer-130P, this telescope is an excellent and capable all-rounder which will provide wonderful views of both the Moon & Planets as well as Deep-Sky Objects.

The telescope that 'telescopes'!

The collapsible patented FlexTube™ system has been incorporated making it even more convenient to transport and store. The uncomplicated manually operated Dobsonian alt-azimuth mount makes it a superb, highly portable, grab-and-go system ideal for adults and youngsters. The complete telescope and mount comes fully assembled straight out of the box.

Supplied in handsome presentation gift-box.

Overall this is a wonderful telescope package offering a ground-breaking combination of quality, performance and value for money.

Supplied with a FREE 2x Barlow lens (see top banner)!!