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

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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.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1938-720
Materials:
brass, wood, sharkskin, speculum and complete
type:
telescope - gregorian and telescope - reflecting
credit:
Mr Thomas H. Court