Brass Gregorian reflecting telescope

Made:
1850-1855 in England
Brass Gregorian reflecting telescope

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Brass Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 1/2-inch aperture on with altazimuth mount on a claw foot stand.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1900-113
Materials:
brass, speculum and glass
Measurements:
length 260 mm
width 450 mm
height 460 mm
type:
telescope - gregorian and telescope - reflecting
credit:
Dr W.T. Radford

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