![]() By 1608 the first true marine telescope patent was applied for in the Netherlands, although it would be the famed physicist and astronomer Galileo who created the first well known telescope. A little more than 200 years after the first written account of a possible telescope, in 1589, the Italian scholar Giambattista della Porta wrote about a theoretical device that“can recognize a man several miles away, using both concave and convex lenses. During the next hundred years large advances in lenses, made for spectacles, lead to theories about a device that could be used for long distance sighting. Bacon notes the use of“transparent bodies, or lenses, placed in such as way so that“we may see(an) object near or at a distance. ![]() ![]() Substantial, and elegant Sturdy chome/black tripod base for easy viewing Viewfinder provides additional line of sight History One of the earliest known mentions of a device that may have become the marine telescope was by 13 th Century by English Philosopher Roger Bacon in his treatise Opus Majus. Key Features: 15X Magnification Solid chrome construction is durable. A solid chrome chain holds the three legs together so the telescope can maintain its position. Polished round legs, each with solid chrome fittings and a screw release to let you adjust the height. T he chrome and black finish stand features smooth. A removable chrome cap, connected by a chain, protects the objective lens when not in use. With up to 15x magnification, and focusing is accomplished by adjusting the eyepiece ring on the telescope tube. Both the telescope and viewfinder are solid chrome. Decorate your home, office, or boat with this chic telescope and enjoy the warm seafaring style it brings. This telescope makes an excellent gift to the nautical enthusiast, sailor, or astronomer in your life. Dimensions: 64" H x 25" W x 32" L The Hampton Nautical Chrome/Black Astro Telescope 64” is a beautiful solid chrome refractor telescope.
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