Reflecting telescope

This reflecting telescope was made in 1735 by James Short of Edinburgh. The telescope is made of brass with speculum metal optics. It has a fitted wooden case.

9 1/2" focus mounted Gregorian reflecting telescope in brass with speculum metal optics and fitted wooden case, signed by James Short of Edinburgh, 1735

Telescopes such as this one were based on the reflecting telescope designed in 1663 by James Gregory, Professor of Mathematics at St Andrews and Edinburgh Universities.

Record details

To search on related items, click any linked text below.

Online ID:	000-100-044-686-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland T.1981.27
Date:	1735
Material:	Brass / wooden case. Inscription: JAMES SHORT EDINBURGH 1735
Dimensions:	405 mm x 130 mm x 95 mm (case)
What:	Telescope, reflecting / case
Subject:	22. PHYSICS, Light (Departmental Classification)
Who:	Arthur Frank Collection of Scottish Scientific Instruments James Short, Edinburgh (Maker)
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Event:
Description:
References:	T.N. Clarke, A.D. Morrison-Low and A.D.C. Simpson (1989): "Brass and Glass
Translations:
Related Records:

< 1 of 1 > Back