| RefNo | CLP/2/18 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Paper, 'Concerning the invention of telescopes' by J T [John Theophilus] Desaguliers |
| Date | [1726] |
| Description | Desaguliers provides information on the invention of the telescope based on his studies of the writings of [Benedictus] Arias Montanus, who writes of the use of telescopes in 1573. He also discusses various theories surrounding who truly invented the first telescope.
Subject: Scientific Instruments / Optics
Read to the Royal Society on 27 October 1726. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedRecord | RBO/12/73 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8419 | Desaguliers; John Theophilus (1683 - 1744); natural philosopher | 1683 - 1744 |