RecordTelescope< 1 of 1 > Back possibly made in London
TelescopeThis reflecting telescope was made in the 18th century, possibly by Edward Scarlett, an eminent scientific instrument maker who was based in London between 1705 and 1743. This three-and-a-half inch aperture reflecting telescope, although unsigned and undated, is probably amongst the earliest surviving commercially-produced London-made instruments of this sort. James Gregory was one of the first to exploit the mathematical equivalence of mirrors and lenses as optical imaging systems. His design of a reflecting telescope in 1663 demonstrated the clear potential of reflectors. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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