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Spyglass telescope
This small Galilean telescope has a tapering ebony barrel, a single brass draw tube and ivory mounts for the two lenses.
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Object Details
| ID: | ZBA4521 |
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| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Spyglass telescope |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 19th century |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Length: 87mm (closed), 118mm (focused, approx.); Diameter: 58 mm (max) |