Refracting telescope of 1 1/2-inch aperture and 15-inch focal length by W. & S. Jones

Made:: 1825-1859 in London

maker:: W and S Jones

Refracting telescope of 1 1/2-inch aperture and 15-inch focal length by W. & S. Jones, London, on an adjustable equatorial mounting with wooden case. Accessories include 3 dark glass filters, 4 reading eyepieces for the scales, a diagonal and a spirit lamp with stand [RAS No.136]. Presented to the Royal Astronomical Society in 1899 by Miss Moore.

Details

Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1931-346

Materials:: mounting & tube, brass and optics, glass

Measurements:: overall (estimate): 550 x 450 x 400 mm

type:: telescope - refracting and equatorial instrument

credit:: Royal Astronomical Society

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Case for refracting telescope of 2 inch aperture and 17 inch focal length by W & S Jones

Case for refracting telescope of 2 inch aperture and 17 inch focal length by W & S Jones, London, on an adjustable equatorial mounting

Measurements:: overall: 720 x 340 x 330 mm

Materials:: mahogany and fittings, brass

Object Number:: 1931-346 Pt1

type:: components , storage boxes and instruments

Refracting telescope of 1 1/2-inch aperture and 15-inch focal length by W & S Jones

Refracting telescope of 1 1/2-inch aperture and 15-inch focal length by W & S Jones, London, on an adjustable equatorial mounting. Accessories include 3 dark glass filters, 4 reading eyepieces for the scales, a diagonal and a spirit lamp with stand [RAS No.136]. Presented to the Royal Astronomical Society in 1899 by Miss Moore.