Model: two lens telescope by George Adams

Made:: 1753 in London

maker:: George Adams

Optical model of a two lens telescope by George Adams, London

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Optical model of a two lens telescope by George Adams, London
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Optical model of a two lens telescope by George Adams, London, England, mid 18th century. Also known as a Keplerian or astronomical telescope (see note).

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Category:: King George III

Object Number:: 1927-1434

Materials:: wood (fruit) and ivory

Measurements:: overall: 70 mm x 348 mm x 113 mm, , .545kg

type:: model

credit:: King's College, London

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