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Summary; History; Current; Technical; Sources; Links; Gallery:

In brief

Important  Contributions:

Description:
Telescope  used by Abbe De La Caille when he visited Cape Town.

Historical Background

Owner/s:

Where Located:
Temporarily  erected in the vicinity of present day corner of Strand St. and St. Georges Mall, Cape Town

Current Information

Present  Location:

Owner:

Status:

Condition:

Technical Details

Type:
Aperture: 0.5 inch (1.2 cm)
Focal Length: 28 inch (71.1 cm)
Mirror / Lens:
Mounting:
Attachments:
Manufacturer:

Sources

Link to the Main Bibliography Section and more information about Sources.

Documentation:

Pictorial Sources:

Bibliography:

• Moore,  P. & Collins, P., Astronomy in Southern Africa, p. 37. (General Source)