Refracting telescope of 3 inch aperture, with altazimuth mounting, accessories, tripod and case

Refracting telescope of 3 inch aperture by George Adams, London on an altazimuth mounting with a claw foot tripod and a single slow motion. Accessories include 2 eyepieces, a dark glass filter, a hook arm and a fitted wooden box.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1928-931
Materials:
brass, glass, wood, mahogany and complete
Measurements:
overall: 960 x 100 x 430 mm
type:
telescope - refracting
credit:
Mr Thomas H. Court

Parts

Case for refracting telescope by George Adams

Case for refracting telescope by George Adams

Case for refracting telescope of 3 inch aperture by George Adams, London

Measurements:
overall: 120 x 1140 x 230 mm
Materials:
mahogany and complete
Object Number:
1928-931 Pt1
type:
components , storage boxes and instruments
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