Telescope Collection (page 5)

Marine spotting scope (Longview), with marine signal flag code, c.1810 (object)
MMM5476130 Marine spotting scope (Longview), with marine signal flag code, c.1810 (object); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Marine spotting scope (Longview)

Retractable telescope and its foot, which belonged to the Reverend George Fischer (1794-1873)
MMM5476392 Retractable telescope and its foot, which belonged to the Reverend George Fischer (1794-1873), c.1815 (mahogany and copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Nicholas Haddock (1686-1746), c.1742-43 (oil on canvas)
7337917 Admiral Nicholas Haddock (1686-1746), c.1742-43 (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Astronomical glass plate of diagram of The Royal Observatory at Cape of Good Hope (glass negative)
7342385 Astronomical glass plate of diagram of The Royal Observatory at Cape of Good Hope (glass negative) by Peers, Charles Ernest (1875-1944); National Maritime Museum, London

Astronomical glass plate of diagram of The Royal Observatory at Cape of Good Hope (glass negative)
7342382 Astronomical glass plate of diagram of The Royal Observatory at Cape of Good Hope (glass negative) by Peers, Charles Ernest (1875-1944); National Maritime Museum, London

Wall quadrant, a rotating telescope, mounted on a quarter-circle frame, faces a wall facing North South, 1725 (object)
MMM5477736 Wall quadrant, a rotating telescope, mounted on a quarter-circle frame, faces a wall facing North South, 1725 (object); National Maritime Museum, London

The Comet of 1861
5310092 The Comet of 1861; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the Comet of 1861 (29th June 1861). Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The equatorially mounted refracting telescope
5310089 The equatorially mounted refracting telescope; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the equatorially mounted refracting telescope at the Vienna Observatory)

A photograph of a 30-inch refractor at Pulkovo Observatory. Built by Repsold, Hamburg, 1884, 19th century
5311605 A photograph of a 30-inch refractor at Pulkovo Observatory. Built by Repsold, Hamburg, 1884, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG

John Jackson (1887-1958), Chief Assistant at the Royal Observatory (1914-1933), early 20th century (photo)
7340380 John Jackson (1887-1958), Chief Assistant at the Royal Observatory (1914-1933), early 20th century (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Airy's transit circle telescope, 1850 (photo)
7340621 Airy's transit circle telescope, 1850 (photo) by British School, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Spain (19th c.). "To the Memory and Exploits of the D. Quijotes de la Mancha"
CUL4872357 Spain (19th c.). "To the Memory and Exploits of the D. Quijotes de la Mancha" (To the Memory and Exploits of the D. Quijotes de la Mancha). Engraving. SPAIN

I perceived a vast opaque body between me and the sun. Gulliver's first sighting of the flying island or rock known
2963128 I perceived a vast opaque body between me and the sun. Gulliver's first sighting of the flying island or rock known as Laputa

His majesty was then deep in a problem. From Gulliver's voyage to Laputa. From Gullivers Travels published c.1875
2963127 His majesty was then deep in a problem. From Gulliver's voyage to Laputa. From Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

They spend the greatest part of their lives in observing the celestial bodies
2963112 They spend the greatest part of their lives in observing the celestial bodies. Illustration from Gulliver's voyage to the flying island or rock of Laputa

A 19th century telescope on an equatorial mount
3252984 A 19th century telescope on an equatorial mount; (add.info.: A 19th century telescope on an equatorial mount. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

The 100 cm (40 in) refracting telescope in the Yerkes Observatory, Williams Bay, Wisconsin, United States of America
3473184 The 100 cm (40 in) refracting telescope in the Yerkes Observatory, Williams Bay, Wisconsin, United States of America, from Meyers Lexicon, pub

Japanese admiral Togo Heihachiro on the bridge of his flagship, the Mikasa, 1904 (litho)
8655603 Japanese admiral Togo Heihachiro on the bridge of his flagship, the Mikasa, 1904 (litho) by Koekkoek, Hermanus Willem (1867-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer, FRS (1836 -1920)
673462 Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer, FRS (1836 -1920); (add.info.: Sir Joseph Norman Lockyer (17 May 1836 - 16 August 1920), English scientist and astronomer); Universal History Archive/UIG

Reflecting telescope of 40 ft/12 m focal length, 1789, 19th century (engraving)
541245 Reflecting telescope of 40 ft/12 m focal length, 1789, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Built by William Herschel (1738-1822) the German-born English astronomer

A young Sussex telescope builder (b/w photo)
8676015 A young Sussex telescope builder (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young Sussex telescope builder)

Woman with a telescope, era of Marie Antoinette
5893565 Woman with a telescope, era of Marie Antoinette.; (add.info.: Woman in dress decorated with large ribbon raising a telescope, era of Marie Antoinette. Jeune dame en Bergere seduisante)

Picture series Japan, ladies on a summer hike
7277962 Picture series Japan, ladies on a summer hike; Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture series Japan, ladies on a summer hike, looking with telescope to the holy mountain Suji-san)

Astronomical glass plate slide of Bradley's telescope quadrant and sector (glass negative)
7342391 Astronomical glass plate slide of Bradley's telescope quadrant and sector (glass negative) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); National Maritime Museum, London

A merchant naval captain, c.1830-35 (oil on canvas)
7338103 A merchant naval captain, c.1830-35 (oil on canvas) by Chinnery, George (1774-1852) (attr. to); 28.5x24.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Richard Tyrrell (1716/7-1766), 1759-62 (oil on canvas)
7338069 Rear-Admiral Richard Tyrrell (1716/7-1766), 1759-62 (oil on canvas) by Hudson, Thomas (1701-79); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir David Milne (1763-1845), 1828 (oil painting)
7337970 Admiral Sir David Milne (1763-1845), 1828 (oil painting) by Clarke, George Frederick (1823-1906); 241x149 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Three figures using astronomical equipment in the Great Star Room or the Octagon Room, as it is known today
7339920 Three figures using astronomical equipment in the Great Star Room or the Octagon Room, as it is known today, at the Royal Observatory

Admiral Sir Philip Charles Henderson Calderwood Durham (1763-1845), 1844 (oil on canvas)
7337819 Admiral Sir Philip Charles Henderson Calderwood Durham (1763-1845), 1844 (oil on canvas) by Wood, John (1801-70); 241.3x146 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

28-inch visual refractor telescope, 1893 (cast iron, steel)
7337583 28-inch visual refractor telescope, 1893 (cast iron, steel) by Grubb, Howard (1844-1931); 820x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Wurdemann's Theodolite
5616442 Wurdemann's Theodolite; (add.info.: Illustration depicting William Wurdemann's Theodolite, a precise level with a graduated horizontal circle. Dated 19th Century)

A telescope built by William Herschel
5311999 A telescope built by William Herschel; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a 7-ft focal length telescope built by William Herschel)

Galileo demonstrating his telescope
5311844 Galileo demonstrating his telescope; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Galileo demonstrating his telescope to the Doge and the Venetian Senators)

Image taken with an early 19th Century telescope of Nebulas
3732396 Image taken with an early 19th Century telescope of Nebulas; (add.info.: Left: the great nebula in Orion and Right: The Trifid Nebula of Sagittarius)

The Grand Theodolite, 1850
3480118 The Grand Theodolite, 1850; (add.info.: Diagram depicting the Grand Theodolite; a surveying instrument with a rotating telescope for measuring horizontal and vertical angles)

By means of this loadstone, the island is made to rise and fall. From Gulliver's voyage to Laputa
2963126 By means of this loadstone, the island is made to rise and fall. From Gulliver's voyage to Laputa. From Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Sunbonnet, Surveyor, Table-spoon, Tambourine, Teakettle, Telegraph, Telescope, Theatre, Tobacco, Toggle-joint
8650105 Sunbonnet, Surveyor, Table-spoon, Tambourine, Teakettle, Telegraph, Telescope, Theatre, Tobacco, Toggle-joint, Tomahawk, Torpedo (engraving) by German School

The "Shadow" collapsible caravan is so constructed that its upper portion telescopes easily
8647547 The "Shadow" collapsible caravan is so constructed that its upper portion telescopes easily and speedily over its lower portion when the caravan is not in use (litho)

Telescope, Sydney Observatory (engraving)
8648139 Telescope, Sydney Observatory (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telescope, Sydney Observatory)

Trade card for Kirkwood & Son, engravers and copper plate printers, Dublin (engraving)
8677747 Trade card for Kirkwood & Son, engravers and copper plate printers, Dublin (engraving) by Irish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Kirkwood & Son)

William Herschel's giant telescope
5310283 William Herschel's giant telescope; (add.info.: Engraving depicting William Herschel's giant telescope which had a focal length of 40-feet)

William Herschel's reflecting telescope with focal length of 40 feet, Slough, England. Engraving 1809
531621 William Herschel's reflecting telescope with focal length of 40 feet, Slough, England. Engraving 1809.; (add.info)

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) demonstrating his telescope, Venice, 1609, 19th century (engraving)
540675 Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) demonstrating his telescope, Venice, 1609, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: In this artist's reconstruction Galileo, Italian astronomer)

Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, using the reflecting telescope on the Rocky Mountains to watch
538161 Director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, using the reflecting telescope on the Rocky Mountains to watch the launch of the space capsule Columbiad

L'Enjambee Imperiale, or The Imperial Stride, Pro-Bonapartiste cartoon, March 1815 (engraving)
BRO43293 L'Enjambee Imperiale, or The Imperial Stride, Pro-Bonapartiste cartoon, March 1815 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: An adaptation of an older print about Catherine of Russia)

Galactic Dj II
Vertigo Artography

The Explorer A.E. Nordenskiöld, 1886. Creator: Georg von Rosen
The Explorer A.E. Nordenskiold, 1886

The Eclipse of the Sun on July 18 in Spain - the eclipse at Aguilar - from a sketch by our... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Eclipse of the Sun on July 18 in Spain - the eclipse at Aguilar - from a sketch by our special artist, 1860. The landscape, or that part of it close to us

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"Exploring the Cosmos: A Journey through the Telescope" In a vast expanse of darkness, our eyes turn towards the heavens. The telescope, an instrument of wonder and discovery, unveils secrets hidden within the celestial tapestry. As we gaze upon Orions belt, we are reminded of the ancient navigators who used these stars to guide their way. With each lens focused on Messier objects, we witness a full set of cosmic wonders unfold before us. Like Sir Isaac Newton in his youthful portrait from 1689, we embark on a journey that transcends time itself. The Orion Nebula emerges like a vibrant painting in space, its ethereal beauty captivating our senses. We marvel at the Pillars of Creation - colossal structures where new stars are born amidst interstellar dust and gas. From Thomas Cochrane's observatory in Dundonald to Japan's astronomy enthusiasts in 1936 depicted by Ota Chou's color drawing; humanity has always sought solace under starlit skies. Galileo's sketches from "The Starry Messenger" transport us back to 1610 when he first beheld the moon through his revolutionary telescope. Even Napoleon I himself was captivated by this celestial tool as depicted by Gillray's satirical illustration. And let us not forget about Old Hartlepool Lighthouse standing tall along England's northeastern coast - a beacon guiding sailors while reminding them of distant galaxies yet to be explored. Amongst these wonders lies NGC 2841 - a spiral galaxy captured beautifully by Hubble Space Telescope imagery. Its mesmerizing form reminds us that there is still so much left unseen beyond our own world. Through telescopic lenses, humanity reaches for knowledge among twinkling stars and distant galaxies alike, and is an eternal quest for understanding that unites us all under one universal sky.