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"Dated to about 1783-5, this reflecting telescope was made by the famous astronomer, William Herschel for his good friend Dr Watson who he first met in Bath."

Science Museum Group, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Reflecting telescope by William Herschel. 1876-1000 Pt1 Science Museum Group Collection Online. https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co428507/reflecting-telescope-by-william-herschel-instrument-component-telescope-newtonian-telescope-reflecting

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Reflecting telescope by William Herschel | Science Museum Group Collection

Newtonian reflecting telescope with 6 1/8-inch diameter speculum mirror of 7-foot focal length with mahogany tube and altazimuth stand; includes accessories and a pamphlet of directions for use.
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