Day and night' achromatic telescope (Meniscus lens)

Made:
1776-1792 in City of London
maker:
Jno Gilbert, John
'day and night' achromatic telescope (Meniscus lens) two

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'day and night' achromatic telescope (Meniscus lens) two
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'day and night' achromatic telescope (Meniscus lens) two eyepieces (one with sunfilter), brass dust cap, mahogany tube, on table tripod stand, made by John Gilbert, Tower Hill, London", 2-inch object lens, late 18th century

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1928-918
Materials:
metal, copper (alloy), brass, wood, mahogany and glass
Measurements:
overall: 750 mm x 630 mm x 330 mm, , 3.385kg
type:
telescope - nautical and telescope - refracting
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry

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