Telescope Making

Telescope Making
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Naval telescope – inscription Photo Mugs This achromatic telescope is typical of those used on board ship for making general observations in the early 19th century. It has a leather-covered tapering barrel and a single silvered-brass draw tube, on which is engraved the makers name Dollond / London. The eyepiece lens has a sliding cover….. |
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Naval telescope Photo Mugs This achromatic telescope is typical of those used on board ship for making general observations in the early 19th century. It has a leather-covered tapering barrel and a single silvered-brass draw tube, on which is engraved the makers name Dollond / London. The eyepiece lens has a sliding cover….. |
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Spyglass telescope Photo Mugs This is a non-achromatic, brass spy-glass telescope with eight draw tubes. This type of instrument was not for making serious observations; rather, it was more a gentlemans fashion accessory. This example is said to have been presented by Napoleon to Captain Stenfell RN of HMS Conquerer at St Helena in 1818….. |
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Adjustable Table Leg Set – Set of 4 legs $50.99 Set your table to the exact height you want it. Great for shared work stations, kids and adults! Telescoping legs adjust on 1″ centers and feature 9″ of height adjustment. Set includes four legs with mounting screws, hex key and set screws…. |
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Science Fair Telescope Making Kit. Includes Cardboard Tubes and Lenses. 6x $13.50 Emulate Galileo and make your own refracting telescope. This is a great science fair kit. It includes (2) glass lenses for 6X magnification, plus (2) 3″ and (2) 8″ long cardboard tubes for the housing. Finished scope will have an approx 14″ working length…. |