Lunette Astronomique Collection

Letters I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Eyewear. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et
DUV4211478 Letters I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Eyewear. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"

English reflecting circle by Edward Troughton, maker of astronomical instruments
FLO4594136 English reflecting circle by Edward Troughton, maker of astronomical instruments. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Designs for a rotative roof for an astronomical telescope by Reverend William Pearson and John Smeaton
FLO4594306 Designs for a rotative roof for an astronomical telescope by Reverend William Pearson and John Smeaton. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Equatorial instrument (telescope) at Armagh made by Edward Troughton. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a
FLO4594248 Equatorial instrument (telescope) at Armagh made by Edward Troughton. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Sir William Herschel's telescope or the Great Fort-Foot reflecting telescope built between 1785
FLO4594356 Sir William Herschel's telescope or the Great Fort-Foot reflecting telescope built between 1785 and 1789 at Observatory House in Slough, England

Astronomical instruments: achromatic telescopes and dynameters. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing
FLO4594341 Astronomical instruments: achromatic telescopes and dynameters. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Zenith sector telescopes by astronomical instrument makers George Graham, Jesse Ramsden and John Dolland
FLO4594441 Zenith sector telescopes by astronomical instrument makers George Graham, Jesse Ramsden and John Dolland. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Astronomical telescopes, chiefly reflecting, including Dr. David Brewster's patent telescope
FLO4594333 Astronomical telescopes, chiefly reflecting, including Dr. David Brewster's patent telescope and John Smeaton's telescope support

Equatorial instrument (refracting telescope) made by Jesse Ramsden for Sir. George Shuckburgh
FLO4594236 Equatorial instrument (refracting telescope) made by Jesse Ramsden for Sir. George Shuckburgh. Copperplate engraving by Sidney Hall after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Letter L Lunettier. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"
DUV4211492 Letter L Lunettier. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers". A work in which a child, while having fun, can learn about the most useful Arts to the Society

Transit instruments for moving telescopes and other astronomical instruments
FLO4594361 Transit instruments for moving telescopes and other astronomical instruments. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Edward Troughton's wall circle. He was an English maker of astronomical instruments
FLO4594178 Edward Troughton's wall circle. He was an English maker of astronomical instruments. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey Jr

Double page: I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Lunettier (+ text). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des
DUV4211472 Double page: I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Lunettier (+ text). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"

Telegraph machines: the telegraph on the Louvre in Paris 1, and the telegraph at Lille showing the mechanism for moving
FLO4575190 Telegraph machines: the telegraph on the Louvre in Paris 1, and the telegraph at Lille showing the mechanism for moving the arms and an observer with telescope dictating to a secretary 2

Statue of Galileo Galilei, dit Galilee (1564-1642), physicist, Italian astronomer
YOU4419656 Statue of Galileo Galilei, dit Galilee (1564-1642), physicist, Italian astronomer, Consider as the founder of modern physics and mechanics, Having perfected the astronomical bezel

Paris Observatory, 1870: Equatorial telescope in the Salle de l Equatorial
XEE4165836 Paris Observatory, 1870: Equatorial telescope in the Salle de l Equatorial. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'673 of 5 March 1870

The skeleton of Death appears before the telescope of the old astronomer, causing him to fall out of his chair
FLO4690251 The skeleton of Death appears before the telescope of the old astronomer, causing him to fall out of his chair

Observatoire de Paris, 1870 : lunette meridienne dans la Salle du Meridien
XEE4165833 Observatoire de Paris, 1870 : lunette meridienne dans la Salle du Meridien. Gravure in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'673 du 5 mars 1870

Instruments d optique by Dom Noel, the first in a series of 21 plates
XIR161390 Instruments d optique by Dom Noel, the first in a series of 21 plates illustrating elevations and cross-sections of telescopes and microscopes (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

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A lunette astronomique, also known as a refracting telescope, is a powerful instrument used by astronomers to observe celestial objects in the night sky. With its large lens and high magnification capabilities, this tool allows for detailed views of planets, stars, galaxies, and other astronomical phenomena. The history of the lunette astronomique dates back to the early 17th century when Galileo Galilei first pointed his telescope towards the heavens and forever changed our understanding of the universe. Today, modern versions of these telescopes continue to push the boundaries of scientific discovery and inspire awe and wonder in those who gaze through their eyepieces. Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or just beginning your journey into astronomy, a lunette astronomique is an essential tool for exploring the mysteries of space from the comfort of your own backyard. So grab your telescope, head outside on a clear night, and prepare to be amazed by the beauty and complexity of our cosmic neighborhood.