Brass Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 1/2-inch aperture by James Short

Brass Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 1/2-inch aperture by James Short, London [244/1063=9.6], on an altazimuth mounting with box foot stand made from telescope case containing 2 eyepieces, brass mirror box and accessories.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1909-165
Materials:
brass, speculum, mahogany and complete
Measurements:
overall (assembled): 450 x 430 x 180 mm
type:
telescope - gregorian and telescope - reflecting
credit:
J.C. Stevens Auction House

Parts

Mirror for Short's reflecting telescope

Mirror for Short's reflecting telescope

Speculum mirror of 2 1/2 inch aperture for reflecting telescope by James Short, London [244/1063 = 9.6].

Measurements:
overall: 10 x 64 mm
Materials:
speculum and complete
Object Number:
1909-165 Pt1
type:
components , concave mirrors and metal mirrors
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Brass Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 1/2-inch aperture by James Short

Brass Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 1/2-inch aperture by James Short

Brass Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 1/2-inch aperture by James Short, London [244/1063=9.6], on an altazimuth mounting with box foot stand made from telescope case containing 2 eyepieces, brass mirror box and accessories.

Materials:
brass , speculum , mahogany and complete
Object Number:
1909-165 Pt2
type:
instrument component , telescope - gregorian and telescope - reflecting
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum