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7ft Newtonian (reflector) telescope Photo Mugs


7ft Newtonian (reflector) telescope Photo Mugs



William Herschel made and sold many telescopes of this type. He used his own 7ft telescope (which would have been very similar to this one) with a 6.2 inch aperture magnifying images 227 times (depending on the eyepiece used), to make his second review of the heavens in 1781 from his house in New Kings Street, Bath. It was during this review that he discovered the planet Uranus. Herschel was able …


Adamss New Patent Portable Telescope - draw tube inscription Photo Mugs


Adamss New Patent Portable Telescope – draw tube inscription Photo Mugs



This achromatic telescope has a barrel covered in dyed rayskin (shagreen, now split) and ten brass draw tubes. The brass fittings include an objective lens cap. The original mahogany box also survives and contains three additional eyepieces of different magnifying powers…..


Adamss New Patent Portable Telescope - draw tube inscription Photo Mugs


Adamss New Patent Portable Telescope – draw tube inscription Photo Mugs



Hand-held telescope made of rayskin (shagreen) that has been dyed red…..


Indescribable (DVD+CD)


Indescribable (DVD+CD)


$13.98


The heavens are telling glory of God, and their expanse the work of His hands. Night after night they remind us of just how small we are, and how huge God is. Looking out into the far reaches of the u…

Carson Optical LED Flashlight (Red)


Carson Optical LED Flashlight (Red)


$3.95


The SL-11 StarMapLight from Carson Optical is a red LED Flashlight for Low-Light use. This Flashlight is great for Astronomy, Photographic Darkrooms, or reading theater programs without disturbing others. The StarMap Light comes with a handy attached keychain so you’ll have it wherever and whenever you need it….