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Reflecting telescope
James Short (1710-1768)c. 1760
The Royal Society
London, United Kingdom
Reflecting telescope made by James Short.
James Short was one of Britain's leading instrument makers in the mid 18th century. His skills were recognised by election to the Royal Society in 1737. He produced a number of instruments for the Royal Society, and communicated the observations he made with them.
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Details
- Title: Reflecting telescope
- Creator: James Short (1710-1768)
- Date Created: c. 1760
- Rights: Copyright The Royal Society, 2018
- External Link: To license this image please visit the Royal Society Picture Library
- Medium: Metal, Glass
- Manufacturer: James Short (1710-1768)
- Field: Astronomy
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