Achromatic telescope

This achromatic telescope has a tapering mahogany barrel and a single brass draw tube. The fittings are also made of brass and include a sliding eyepiece cover, of which the slide is now missing. The objective lens cap is also missing. The maker’s name is engraved on the draw tube as ‘Owens, / Liverpool’.

Object Details

ID: NAV1691
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Achromatic telescope
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Owens, Owen
Date made: circa 1800
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 510 mm; Diameter: 60 mm
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