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Reflecting telescopeThis 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 detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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