Hand Held Telescope Collection

Earf of St Vincent
John Jervis, 1s Earl of St Vincent (1735-1823)

Men standing on ladder with binoculars and telescope

1770 Relived
4th May 1970: A reenactment in Kurnell, in southern Sydney, of Captain Cooks first landing at the spot two hundred years earlier, in 1770. The royal family are present at the event

Spyglass telescope, instrument designed for observation of remote objects

Illustration of red day telescope on tripod

View over the port of Civitavecchia, Rome, Italy, Europe

Boy wearing sailor hat looking through telescope, smiling

Telescope overlooking city skyline

War in Egypt, 1882. During unrest in 1881 and 1882 the Egyptian Army had built forts to protect Alexandria. Anxious for the safety of the Suez Canal, after a number of warnings

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Exploring the vast wonders of the universe with a hand-held telescope 🌌✨ From the Earf of St Vincent to La Fontaine's Fables - An Animal in the Moon, this portable instrument has been our gateway to distant realms. Witnessing history being relived in 1770 through its lens, as men stood on ladders with binoculars and telescopes, capturing every moment. A spyglass telescope, an ingenious invention designed for observing remote objects, allowing us to unravel mysteries beyond our reach. Imagine setting up an illustration of a red day telescope on a tripod, ready to unveil hidden treasures. It's like love in a box. Gazing over the port of Civitavecchia in Rome or any other city skyline becomes an enchanting experience when viewed through this remarkable device. Flip through Popular Science Magazine covers showcasing how these telescopes have revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos. And who can forget that joyful smile on a young boy wearing a sailor hat while peering into his very first telescope? Let your curiosity soar as you embark on celestial adventures with your trusty hand-held telescope.