Gregorian Reflecting Telescope of 4 3/8-inch aperture by James Short

Made:
1763-1765 in London
maker:
James Short

Gregorian Reflecting Telescope of 4 3/8-inch aperture by James Short, London [42/1195 = 24] on a folding claw-foot pillar stand.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1939-389
Materials:
brass, speculum and incomplete
Measurements:
overall (estimate): 900 x 650 x 380 mm
type:
telescope - gregorian and telescope - reflecting
credit:
Meteorological Office