TK1 Telescope & Astronomy Kit (Not Available for Shipping)

With this excellent entry-level telescope and astronomy kit, Thames & Kosmos continues a long tradition of inspiring people to reach for the stars. This high-quality refractor telescope with coated glass optics and plenty of accessories allows for countless exciting space observations. With it, you can see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter (including its stripes), Saturn, the moons of both Jupiter and Saturn, Uranus, and many craters on the Moon. You can also see various nebula and galaxies including the Hercules nebula, Eagle nebula, Andromeda galaxy, and a seemingly infinite number of stars.

Beginners and advanced amateur astronomers alike can appreciate the quality optics, durable construction, sturdy aluminum tripod, and comprehensive, easy-to-follow astronomy book — all at a great value. In the instruction book, the scope and accessories are clearly explained so that even beginners can quickly find the moon, constellations, or planets in the night sky. Terrestrial observations on Earth are also possible by using the 1.5x image reversal lens.

• AWARD WINNER: 2015 Parents' Choice Recommended Award

NGSS Correlations: 

5-ESS1-1 Earth's place in the Universe
MS-ESS1-3 Earth's place in the Universe

Experiments: 20
Piece Count: 15
Manual Pages: 32
Product Dimensions: 37 x 10.2 x 6 in.
Product Weight: 10.6 lbs
Manual Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 in.
Country of Origin: China 
Year Released: 2015

Recommended for ages 12+. 

NOTE: This item is only available for curbside pick-up or local delivery. If ordered for shipping, we will cancel the order and refund your card.