Telescope

Description:

This brass Gregorian telescope, which dates from the last quarter of the 18th century, has a metal primary mirror 2⅜ inches diameter, and a smaller secondary that is adjusted by the rod that runs along the tube. The stand is adjustable in altitude and azimuth. The “G. Adams N˚ 60 / Fleet Street London” inscription could refer to George Adams or to his son of the same name, both of whom worked at this address.

Date Made: late 18th century

Maker: Adams, George

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United Kingdom: England, London

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: PH.329778Catalog Number: 329778Accession Number: 283516

Object Name: telescope, reflecting

Measurements: overall: 13 3/4 in x 10 in x 17 3/4 in; 34.925 cm x 25.4 cm x 45.085 cmoverall: 13 5/8 in x 10 1/4 in x 17 3/4 in; 34.6075 cm x 26.035 cm x 45.085 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-4d82-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1184344

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