Naval Telescopes « Age Of Sail
Written by admin on December 12, 2008 – 3:26 pm -Problems of lens polishing, lens composition, and manufacturing were slowly overcome and the telescope became a vital element of seafaring equipment. Superior optics meant that navigation hazards could be identified at longer distance, … The one pictured below and found in the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London dates from 1775 and is made of mahogany. Read the original here: Naval Telescopes « Age Of Sail Read More →
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