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Terrestrial telescope, 1670-1700.

Made:: 1670-1700 in unknown place

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Terrestrial telescope with walnut case, late 17th century. Of the many instruments invented in the 17th century, the telescope had the most impact. This instrument is stamped 'MR'. It would have been used for observation at sea or on land rather than for astronomical purposes.

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Category:: King George III

Object Number:: 1927-1171

Materials:: walnut (wood), glass, leather, vellum and pasteboard

type:: telescope - terrestrial and telescope - refracting

copyright:: Unlinked Name

credit:: King's College, London

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Terrestrial Telescope

Terrestrial Telescope

Measurements:: overall: 445 mm x 40 mm diameter, .17 kg

Materials:: glass , leather , vellum , pasteboard and wood (unidentified)

Object Number:: 1927-1171 Pt1

type:: instrument component , telescope - terrestrial and telescope - refracting

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Walnut case for terrestrial Telescope (instrument case)

Walnut case for terrestrial Telescope (instrument case)

Walnut case for terrestrial Telescope

Walnut case for terrestrial Telescope

Measurements:: overall: 360 mm x 50 mm x 50 mm,

Materials:: walnut , glass , leather , vellum and pasteboard

Object Number:: 1927-1171 Pt2

type:: instrument case

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