Galileo 720mm x 80mm Refractor Telescope
Problem for Galileo 720mm x 80mm Refractor Telescope

It will not focus. I have used several eyepieces




By themadinspec on Jun 27, 2009

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It will not focus. I have used several eyepieces so either the 80 mm objective lense is defective, or the focuser is at the wrong distance.
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Jul 06, 2009

- I have used a 40 mm Plossl, a 25 mm Plossl, and a 12.5 mm Orthoscopic. All of these are quality eyepieces that work properly in my other telescopes. I did not use a barlow. Either the objective lense is defective or the focuser is in the wrong position. I can not find contact information for Galileo anywhere. At no time did I use a Barlow, nor did I mention it. What I need is the contact information for the manufacturer, not imaginary problems that do not exist.

Solution #1

posted on Jun 28, 2009
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Joe L

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It WILL focus -- put the eyepiece with the LARGEST number in it into the tube........... DO NOT USE the 2x or 3x Barlow.......... this eyepiece is the LOWEST magnification.

Take the scope outside during the day and practice focusing on a distant object at least 100 yards away. If you are expecting 650 power forget it-- you will only get about 120 power as the maximum usable magnification, with that aperture 80mm scope.

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Solution #2

posted on Sep 16, 2009
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dadoh

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you need to use that flip barlow as a spacer to reach focus
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Solution #3

posted on Aug 01, 2009
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cappy1964

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Yes, I did type mirror/s I know....Your problem still could be that the lenses need collimating....just thought that I should pick up on my own mistake. Cheers.
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Solution #4

posted on Aug 01, 2009
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cappy1964

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It sounds to me like your mirror/s need collimating. It might be worth getting in touch with your local astronomical society. They will probably have someone onboard that will have a collimator and what's more they'll show you how to use it. It would be silly to buy a piece of equipment like that for one use, on the chance that that is your problem. Most societies have a "public night" call or email them and then take it along. I have no doubt that they will be glad to help. Hope you get some satisfaction!
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