Pocket telescope

This non-achromatic telescope has four draw tubes made of green vellum, while the barrel is covered in black sharkskin. The other fittings, including a sliding eyepiece lens cover, are made of turned wood and brass. Stop lines, shown by rings of black dots on the draw tubes, indicate the telescope's optimum working length. The objective lens is missing.

Object Details

ID: NAV1552
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Pocket telescope
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1750
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 300 mm; Diameter: 48 mm