This limited edition telescope replicates the material and handmade technology that existed in Newton’s era. View the skies as Newton did in 1672 with this operational replica. Newton’s reflecting telescope, with a compact size of only 30cm, was unprecedented and made the existing giant-sized telescopes obsolete. It was the beginning of a new era in telescope design.   Read the article in Astronomy Technology Today.

The owner of this replica will find that it is both a beautiful conversation piece warranting a position of honor in his library and a fully functional telescope that will draw a crowd at any star party.

The Newtonian replica comes complete with a fully functional optical tube incorporating Vixen’s highest quality mirror technology, two eyepieces and an ash wood globe pedestal mount. The complete package is wrapped in waxed parchment paper reminiscent of the era and enclosed in an antique cargo box.

Specifications
Optical Tube Type: Flexible-Tube Focus Adjustment Type 
Primary Mirror Diameter: 70mm
Focal Distance: 280mm
Magnification: 14x (K 20mm) / 28x (K 10mm)
Optical Tube Material: Aluminum Alloy
Coating: Triple-layer antique color hand-coating
Mount Type: Globe Pedestal
Mount Material: Pure ash
Coating: Antique-color varnish

Dimensions
Optical Tube Length: About 300mm
Optical Tube Diameter: 90mm
Globe Diameter: 100mm
Pedestal Diameter 220mm
Total Height: About 305mm (Optical tube at horizontal position)
Storage Box: Width 370mm X Height 355mm X Depth 240 mm

Warrantee Period
For one year from the date of purchase