Model telescope

Model of Christie's 26" refractor, also known as the Thompson refractor. Model painted grey, with model figure.

Object Details

ID: AST0033
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Model telescope
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Allen, H. R.
Date made: 1974; Apr 1975
People: Christie, William Henry Mahoney
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 984 mm x 476 mm x 203 mm