Astronomical telescope

Astronomical telescope, 1675-1700. This is one of the earliest items in the King George III collection of scientific instruments, and was probably made by Christopher Cock of London. It has two lenses which give an inverted image and provides a magnification of about 30.

Details

Category:
King George III
Object Number:
1927-2055
Materials:
pasteboard, vellum, walnut and glass
type:
telescope - refracting
credit:
King's College, London

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Astronomical telescope

Astronomical telescope

Astronomical telescope, 1675-1700. This is one of the earliest items in the King George III collection of scientific instruments, and was probably made by Christopher Cock of London. It has two lenses which give an inverted image and provides a magnification of about 30.

Materials:
pasteboard , vellum , wood (walnut) and glass
Object Number:
1927-2055/1
type:
telescope - refracting
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