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Visit Sky-Watcher Heritage-76 - “International Year of Astronomy” Special Edition” is much more than just an introductory telescope: it's a true collector's item paying tribute to the history of astronomy. Designed to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy and the 400th anniversary of Galileo's first use of the telescope, this instrument combines historical aesthetics, optical quality and ease of use.
Its unique, luxurious design makes it as decorative as it is functional. The optical tube is adorned with richly symbolic illustrations, tracing the career of Galileo, an emblematic figure of modern science. The graphics evoke his support for Copernicus“ heliocentric theory, in opposition to the geocentric beliefs of the time, as well as his confrontation with the Inquisition. Inscriptions such as ”Galileo 400“ and ”International Year of Astronomy", accompanied by key dates in his life, reinforce the historical and commemorative character of this telescope.
Beyond its striking aesthetics, the Heritage-76 is a high-performance, affordable optical instrument. Featuring a 76 mm parabolic primary mirror with Radiant™ Aluminum Quartz (RAQ™) coating, it offers reflectivity of up to 94 %, guaranteeing bright, high-contrast images. Its 300mm focal length (f/4) enables wide-field observations, ideal for discovering the Moon, star clusters and the brightest celestial objects.
The telescope comes with two Super Modified Achromat (Super-MA) eyepieces, 25 mm and 10 mm, offering magnifications of 12x and 30x respectively. These enhanced eyepieces ensure greater visual comfort and a sharper image. What's more, the standard 1.25″ format eyepiece holder makes it easy to add other accessories such as additional eyepieces or a Barlow lens to expand your observation possibilities.
To make spotting celestial objects easier, the Heritage-76 is equipped with a 5×24 optical finder. Its rack-and-pinion focusing system is simple, reliable and precise, making adjustment easy even for beginners.
One of this model's greatest assets is its Dobson alt-azimuth wood frame. Fully manual, it offers an intuitive, fluid grip, perfect for quick use without complex adjustments. Compact and lightweight (approx. 1.75 kg), it's the ideal «grab-and-go» system for observing the sky with ease, whether from a balcony, a garden or on the move.
The telescope is delivered fully assembled, ready to use straight out of the box. It is presented in an elegant gift box, making it an excellent gift idea for astronomy enthusiasts, collectors or anyone wishing to discover the universe with an instrument that is both aesthetically pleasing and high-performance.
| Features | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Newton telescope on Dobson mount |
| Mirror diameter | 76 mm |
| Optical treatment | RAQ™ (up to 94 % reflectivity) |
| Focal length | 300 mm (f/4) |
| Magnifications supplied | 12x and 30x |
| Eyepieces included | 25 mm and 10 mm Super-MA (1.25″) |
| Researcher | 5×24 |
| Focusing | Rack and pinion eyepiece holder |
| Frame | Dobson alt-azimuth in wood |
| Maximum height | 40 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 1.75 kg |
| Accessories | Fully assembled, gift boxed |
Visit Sky-Watcher Heritage-76 Special Edition is a unique telescope that combines history, design and performance. Ideal for beginners to astronomy or for adding to a collection, it lets you discover the sky while paying tribute to one of the greatest scientists of all time.
