Gregorian reflecting telescope of 1 1/4 inch aperture by Watkins

Made:: 1747-1784 in London

maker:: Francis Watkins

Gregorian reflecting telescope of 1 1/4 inch aperture by Watkins

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Gregorian reflecting telescope of 1 1/4 inch aperture by Watkins, London, on an altazimuth mounting with a lockable sharksin case forming a box foot stand.

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Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1938-720

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

type:: telescope - gregorian and telescope - reflecting

credit:: Mr Thomas H. Court

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Gregorian reflecting telescope of 1 1/4 inch aperture by Watkins

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