Refracting telescope

Made:: 1774-1793 in London

maker:: Nairne & Blunt

Refracting telescope of 1 1/2 inch aperture by Nairne & Blunt on an adjustable equatorial mounting with a tripod stand.

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Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1924-469

Materials:: brass, iron and glass

Measurements:: length 450 mm
width 520 mm
height 900 mm

type:: telescope - refracting and equatorial instrument

credit:: Mr Thomas H. Court

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Refracting telescope

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