Telescope Special Edition for the Year of Astronomy The Sky-Watcher Heritage-76 Newtonian telescope was specially designed to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) and the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s first telescope. Therefore, it is not only a practical optical instrument, but also a beautiful collector’s item for the desk or shelf and an ideal gift. The telescope optics: The beautiful, luxurious tube graphic describes a historical theme. The images were specially developed to show Galileo’s conflict with the Catholic Church. Galileo Galilei favored Copernicus’ theory of the heliocentric worldview, which was in contrast to the usual geocentric worldview of the time. So he was denounced by the Roman Inquisition. He was under house arrest for the rest of his life. But in the end Galileo “The Father of Modern Science” and “Father of Modern Astronomy” was right. The tube is also inscribed “Galileo 400” and “International Year of Astronomy” as well as key dates in Galileo’s life. The equipment of the telescope includes a 5x finder scope for easy locating of objects. It also includes 2 higher quality eyepieces (modified achromatic eyepieces). However, other standard 1.25″ eyepieces can also be used to extend the magnification range, as well as a Barlow lens. The Telescope Mount: The uncomplicated, manually operated Dobsonian Alt-AZ mount is a convenient, highly portable solution to have with you at all times. The complete telescope is supplied complete with the mount. Scope of delivery: 76mm Newton telescope Dobsonian mount 5×24 finder eyepieces: 10mm & 25mm Super-MA! Power supply and batteries are not included!