Astronomical telescope
Astronomical telescope, 1675-1700. This is one of the earliest items in the King George III collection of scientific instruments, and was probably made by Christopher Cock of London. It has two lenses which give an inverted image and provides a magnification of about 30.
- Measurements:
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overall (closed): 565 mm 80 mm,
- Materials:
- pasteboard , vellum , wood (walnut) and glass
- Object Number:
- 1927-2055/1
- type:
- telescope - refracting
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
