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Night telescope
This night telescope has a mahogany barrel and a single brass draw tube. The other brass fittings include a sliding eyepiece cover and an objective lens cap. The objective lens is now broken and its assembly is longer attached to the barrel.
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Object Details
| ID: | TOA0004 |
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| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Night telescope |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 19th century |
| People: | Shortland family |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 690 x 80 mm |