Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 5/8 inch aperture and 16 inch focal length by Thomas Wright

Made:
1826-1842 in London
maker:
Thomas Wright
Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 5/8 inch aperture and 16

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Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 5/8 inch aperture and 16
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Gregorian reflecting telescope of 2 5/8 inch aperture and 16 inch focal length by Thomas Wright, London, on an altazimuth stand with a folding claw foot tripod.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1924-467
Materials:
brass, speculum, iron, glass and complete
Measurements:
depth: 240mm
height: 510mm
width: 400mm
overall (as displayed): 450 mm x 445 mm x 215 mm, 2.842 kg
type:
telescope - gregorian and telescope - reflecting
credit:
Mr Thomas H. Court