Telescopic Collection

Gatwick airport, 1936
The improved Gatwick airport at the time of its official opening, 1936. The new Martello tower-style design enabled the airport to deal with six big air liners at once. 1936

Herschels observations of galaxies. At the time of these observations, these objects were considered to be within our galaxy

JCB Loadall telehandler loading muck into muck spreader, for spreading on arable field, England, march

Alexandria Observatory
Alexandria observatory : an astronomer using a pre- telescopic sighting instrument

View of Lake Louise with a Telescope in the Foreground, Alberta, Canada
Lake Louise is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within Improvement District No. 9 Banff (Banff National Park)

Ancient astronomers
5307479 Ancient astronomers.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting ancient astronomers using sighting tubes to observe the sky. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sir Norman Lockyer
5309992 Sir Norman Lockyer; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Sir Norman Lockyer observing the solar spectrum through multiple-prism spectroscope fitted to a refracting telescope)

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

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

Galileo's 1611 drawing of lunar craters. (c1655) (engraving)
540239 Galileo's 1611 drawing of lunar craters. (c1655) (engraving); (add.info.: Galileo Galilei (1554-1642), Italian mathematician, astronomer and physicist

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)

Engraving depicting a 23inch refractor built by Alvan Clark, 19th century
Engraving depicting a 23inch refractor built by Alvan Clark

Engraving depicting the interior of the Kuffner Observatory, Vienna, 19th century
Engraving depicting the interior of the Kuffner Observatory, Vienna

James Prentices Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition
941025 James Prentices Exhibit, Main Building, Centennial International Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Captain Edmund Louis Zalinski (chromolitho)
2802547 Captain Edmund Louis Zalinski (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Edmund Louis Zalinski)

Sun Flames, seen during a total eclipse, telescopic view (colour litho)
2790863 Sun Flames, seen during a total eclipse, telescopic view (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sun Flames, seen during a total eclipse)

Saturn and his rings! only a penny 1856
Street telescope exhibitor in London. Attracting passers by to have a look through the telescope on a clear night for a penny. Date: 1856

Pair of Chevallier binocular spectacles, Paris, c. 1807 (silver, metal, tortoiseshell
1199804 Pair of Chevallier binocular spectacles, Paris, c.1807 (silver, metal, tortoiseshell, glass, velvet & wood) by French School

Some Useful Garden Appliances (litho)
5989776 Some Useful Garden Appliances (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Useful Garden Appliances)

Members of Heavy Metal group Black Sabbath relaxing in the scenic Wye Valley. Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne (holding a gun) 10th August, 1977

Mars, 1950s telescope image C016 / 6321
Mars, 1950s telescope image. Dating from February 1956, this observation of Mars was obtained by the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA

LFCDA-LFB Aerial ladder platform (ALP)
The Bronto-Skylift ALP being demonstrated at the Brigade headquarters, Lambeth SE1. This combination of a hydraulic platform

Galileo Galilei, 1564 - 1642. Italian polymath. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Famous Men

Engraving depicting Pierre Janssen, a French astronomer, 19th century
Engraving depicting Pierre Janssen

Engraving depicting the telescope of an observatory in Paris, 19th century
Engraving depicting the telescope of an observatory in Paris

Engraving depicting a telescope built by Joseph von Fraunhofer, 19th century
Engraving depicting a telescope built by Joseph von Fraunhofer

Engraving depicting refractor on a German equatorial mounting, 19th century
Engraving depicting refractor on a German equatorial mounting

Engraving depicting Robert Stirling Newalls 25 inch refractor, 19th century
Engraving depicting Robert Stirling Newalls 25 inch refractor

Engraving depicting a 23 inch refractor built by Alvan Clark, 19th century
Engraving depicting a 23inch refractor built by Alvan Clark

Engraving depicting an astronomer and assistant observing Mercury, Venus and Jupiter, 20th century
Engraving depicting an astronomer and his assistant observing Mercury, Venus and Jupiter

Engraving depicting the interior of the United States Naval Observatory, Washington, 19th century
Engraving depicting the interior of the United States Naval Observatory, Washington

Engraving depicting the Crossley telescope, Lick Observatory, California, 20th century
Engraving depicting the Crossley telescope

Engraving depicting the photographic telescope within the Paris Observatory, 19th century
Engraving depicting the photographic telescope within the Paris Observatory

Telescopic dress for the tango 1914
Skirt extended; and skirt closed, a curious trouser and knickerbocker gown worn by Madge Lessing (1866 - 1932), stage beauty. Date: 1914

John Dollond
JOHN DOLLOND English optician; improved telescopic lenses Date: 1706 - 1761

A new type of German machine gun, World War One
A new type of German machine gun from the months preceding the outbreak of the First World War in 1914. It has a telescopic sight. Date: 1914

Two weapons automatic rifle & Germans automatic pistol 1917
The comparison of the automatic rifle and Germans automatic pistol shown here in this diagram. The length of the automatic rifle

Comfort of motorists in climbing hills by W H Robinson
By fixing telescopic, hand operated device to the back wheel, the motorist can keep his car at all times on an even keel, when ascending up steep hills. Date: 1919

Warship with guided missiles by G. H. Davis
The shape of ships to come: a warship armed with guided missiles and protected against radioactivity. An artists impression of a battleship of the future

17th century Telescope
Print of a 17th century Telescope Date: 17th century

Telescope on a Tripiod

Telescope on a Tripod

Telescope

Tactics in a torpedo action by G. H. Davis
What happens inside a British submarine when she sights enermy vessels and attacks with torpedoes. 1943

View of Lake Louise with a Telescope in the Foreground, Alberta, Canada
Lake Louise is a hamlet in Alberta, Canada within Improvement District No. 9 Banff (Banff National Park)

Telescopic appearance of the Moon, 1833

Hawker Nimrod II K3654 about to be launched
Hawker Nimrod II, K3654, about to be launched from a VIH type, telescopic tube catapult at RAF Leuchars

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"Exploring the Vastness: Telescopic Wonders Unveiled" Witnessing the power machinery, a JCB Loadall telehandler effortlessly loads muck into a spreader, ready to fertilize an arable field in England during the vibrant month of March. Herschel's groundbreaking observations of galaxies through his telescope revolutionized our understanding of the universe, revealing its immense scale and beauty. In 1936, Gatwick airport became a bustling hub for aviation enthusiasts and travelers alike, offering glimpses into new horizons with telescopic views from its control tower. The Alexandria Observatory stands as a testament to humanity's quest for knowledge, where astronomers have peered through telescopes to unravel celestial mysteries since ancient times. Nestled against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada, a telescope takes center stage - inviting us to explore distant realms beyond what meets the eye. The McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom soars through the skies like an avian predator armed with advanced telescopic technology that grants pilots unparalleled vision and precision. Alvan Clark's masterful craftsmanship is immortalized in an engraving showcasing his awe-inspiring 23-inch refractor telescope from the 19th century - opening windows to undiscovered worlds above. Step back in time with an enchanting engraving capturing the interior splendor of Vienna's Kuffner Observatory during the 19th century when stargazers marveled at celestial wonders through their telescopes. At James Prentice's exhibit within Centennial International Exhibition’s Main Building, visitors were captivated by intricate telescopes that bridged imagination and scientific exploration seamlessly. Captain Edmund Louis Zalinski comes alive in vivid chromolitho colors as he gazes skyward through his trusty telescope - embodying mankind's insatiable curiosity and desire to reach for the stars.