Bolivarian Government completed manufacturing of Keplerian telescopes for teaching astronomy
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Published at: 11/09/2025 08:20 AM
The National Center for Optical Technologies (CNTO) of the Center for Research
Foundation for Astronomy and Applied Technologies
(Cidata) has completed the manufacture of Keplerian telescopes and
geometric optics kits, which will strengthen the learning of astronomical sciences in the country.
Dr. Gilmar Perdomo, head of the
CNTO, explained that this project aimed to manufacture 500
Keplerian telescopes and 100 geometric optics kits. The kits, according to a note from
the Ministry of Science and Technology, consist of six pieces: four lenses
(a biconcave lens, a biconvex lens, a flat convex lens, and a
circular lens) and two prisms; a rectangular one and a Dove prism (a trapezoid).
Perdomo indicated that, in addition, it is planned to manufacture
more equipment, which is key to the study of astronomy in educational institutions
.
“We are very happy to be able to give you
these teaching tools made in Venezuela by Venezuelans,” he said.
Mazo News Team