Brass Gregorian reflecting telescope by George Adams

Made:: 1734-1796 in London

maker:: George Adams

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Brass Gregorian reflecting telescope by George Adams, London on altazimuth mount with claw foot stand.

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Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1908-126

Materials:: brass and speculum

Measurements:: length 430 mm
width 180 mm
height 460 mm

type:: telescope - gregorian and telescope - reflecting

credit:: J.C. Stevens Auction House

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Brass Gregorian reflecting telescope by George Adams

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