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

Made:: 1780-1824 in London

maker:: James Watson

Brass Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 1/2 inch aperture by James Watson, London with altazimuth mount on claw foot stand and wooden case. Accessories include 2 eyepieces and 2 secondary mirrors with metal tinplate box.

Details

Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1928-873

Materials:: brass, speculum, wood, complete and glass

type:: telescope - gregorian and telescope - reflecting

credit:: Mr Thomas H. Court

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Case for Gregorian reflecting telescope

Case for Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 1/2 inch aperture and 14 inch focal length by Watson on an altazimuth stand with a folding tripod. Accessories include 2 eyepieces and 2 secondary mirrors with metal tinplate box.

Materials:: wood

Object Number:: 1928-873 Pt1

type:: components , storage boxes and instruments

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

Brass Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 1/2 inch aperture by James Watson, London with altazimuth mount on claw foot stand. Accessories include 2 eyepieces and 2 secondary mirrors with metal tinplate box.