Prinz 660 refracting telescope, c.1960s

Made:
1960-1969 in Japan

Prinz 660 refracting telescope by Prinz Optics, Japan, c.1960s, 76.2mm (3-inch) aperture lens of 1,250 mm focal length with stout wooden case. Mass-produced telescope intended for amateur astronomers.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
2003-238
Materials:
metal, glass and wood
Measurements:
overall (estimate): 400 x 400 x 1300 mm
type:
telescope - refracting
credit:
Sybil Gasche

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