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Teaching With Telescopes is designed to help teachers bring small telescopes into the classroom. We focus on the Galileoscope, a low-cost, high optical quality telescope designed to let students recreate Galileo's historic observations. The Galileoscope was designed for the International Year of Astronomy by a team of leading astronomers, optical engineers, and science educators.

On this site, you will find information about the Galileoscope, extensive assembly directions, an observing guide, and classroom activities using the Galileoscope. Teachers can take an online course on using the Galileoscope and participate in the discussion forum.

Exploring the wonders of the universe has always fascinated humanity, from Galileo’s first look at Jupiter’s moons to modern space technology and even pop culture references. Just as astronomy allows us to uncover cosmic mysteries, there are also space-themed innovations in entertainment, such as the slot demo Spaceman, which takes inspiration from space exploration in a unique and interactive way.

Whether you're guiding students through their first observations of the Moon or discussing the technological advancements inspired by astronomy, Teaching With Telescopes is here to support your journey.