Antique Telescope
Product Details:
This classic style telescope is modeled after 18th Century and early Victorian designs and is offered in both a polished brass and antique patina finish. The telescope features a solid brass lens cap that is secured to the telescope by a small chain. The mount assembly allows the telescope a wide range of elevation and declination adjustment and a locking nut allows the viewer to stabilize the telescope in a suitable position.
 
The 8-power 10-inch Brass Victorian Desk Telescope produces a crisp non-inverted (upright) image. The precision rack and pinion focuser is adjusted using the large knurled side knob. The eyepiece is marked Stanley London and a decorative screw rod adjustment is located on the side of the main tube. When fully extended the telescope is 10 inches (25.4 cm) long and 9 1/2 inches (24.13 cm) tall. The diameter of the telescope is 1 11/16 inches (4.3 cm) and the objective lens is 25 mm in diameter. It weighs 1 pound 14 ounces (0.85 kg).