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Astronomical telescope
    • Setting:
      Room XVIII
    • Maker:
      Dollond firm
    • Place:
      London
    • Date:
      19th cent.
    • Materials:
      brass, wood
    • Dimensions:
      length 330 mm
    • Inventory:
      404
    • Astronomical telescope (Inv. 404)

Astronomical telescope made by the Dollond firm, consisting of four tubes. Three tubes are made of brass. The fourth, the largest, is made of wood. There is a complete set of lenses. The objective lens is protected by a brass cover.

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