Title

A refracting telescope on an iron stand and fitted with a finder

Caption

Engraving depicting a refracting telescope on an iron stand and fitted with a finder. The instrument has two double convex lenses and is known as the astronomical telescope. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A16_229

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (6,1Mb) / 14,2in x 16,4in / 4273 x 4908 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Lenses Lens Kepler Telescope Johannes Kepler German Germany Telescope Iron Iron Stand Stand Finder Telescopic Double Convex Lenses Double Convex Convex Field of View Space History of Astronomy Astronomy Astronomer History of Astrology Astrology Astrologer Mathematician History of Mathematics Mathematics Physics History of Physics 19th Century