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Telescope - click to enlarge

Telescope - click to enlarge

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Telescope

Catalogue number:
PH*333741

Inscriptions:
"Utzschneider, Reichenbach und Fraunhofer in Benedictbeurn"

Dimensions:
aperture 1.5 inches; length 8.875 to 26 inches

Discussion:
This telescope has an achromatic objective, a four-element erecting eye piece, and wood body with three brass draw tubles. Utzschneider, Reichenbach and Fraunhofer were partners in Bavaria between 1809 and 1814.

Further Information:

Utzschneider, Reichenbach & Fraunhofer
Telescope

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