Dialytic telescope of 60 mm aperture and 750 mm focal length by S.G. Plössl

Made:: 1830-1840 in Vienna

Dialytic telescope of 60 mm aperture and 750 mm focal length by S.G. Plössl, Wien on an altazimuth mounting with folding tripod and fitted box. Accessories include 3 eyepieces and solar filter.

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Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1983-597

Materials:: brass, glass, mahogany and complete

Measurements:: overall (assembled): 700 x 600 x 300 mm

type:: astronomical instruments and refracting telescopes

credit:: Antiquarian Scientist

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Dialytic telescope of 60 mm aperture and 750 mm focal length by S.G. Plössl

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