Small refracting telescope by Peter Dollond
- Made:
- London
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Small refracting telescope by Peter Dollond, London, c. 1790. On a folding tripod stand, with screwed cap and fitted with sun filter and diaphragm wheel.
Details
- Category:
- Optics
- Object Number:
- 1906-82
- Materials:
- copper (alloy) and glass
- Measurements:
-
overall: 210 mm x 150 mm x 120 mm, , .295kg
- type:
- telescope - refracting
- credit:
- Lecky, John
