Portable telescope

This non-achromatic telescope has three draw tubes made of vellum. The barrel is also made of vellum and has tooled decoration. The other fittings are made of horn. Black stop lines on the draw tubes indicate the telescope's optimum working length.

Object Details

ID: NAV1550
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Portable telescope
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1690
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 355 mm; Diameter: 45 mm
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