SUPERB OPTICS 39-INCH DOUBLE HARBORMASTER BRASS TELESCOPE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Solid Brass 40-inch (102 cm) Double Barrel HarborMaster 50 mm Refractive Telescope for Terrestial / Nautical Use             This is a massive and beautiful 40" (102 cm)  William Ottaway, London brass double barrel telescope and fine wooden tripod reproduction crafted in the old style. This 52 mm. telescope has ground glass optics and produces a sharp image; it focused by rotating a large adjusting ring near the eyepiece. A brass lens cover on a chain,  a sighting telescope that can be adjusted from 9.5 to 13 inches (24 cm to 33 cm) in length, a main eyepiece on the primary telescope that extends over 2 inches for exact focusing. The tripod legs extend from a length of 37 inches (94 cm) to 63 inches (160 cm), so that the telescope can be positioned for comfortable observation. The telescope can be easily removed from the collapsible stand. The telescope itself has a full 360-degree horizontal range of motion around the tripod, and 180 degrees vertical. A treasure that is sure to impress the most distinguishing telescope collector. Magnification is 24X and is designed keeping in view the requirements of a nautical scope - I.e., greater field of view. More the magnification, less expansive is the field of view and for a nautical scope this 24x specification coupled with the huge 50 mm lens gives the best combination of steadiness and field of view with satisfactory magnification. Please note that this is designed as a terrestrial scope and not advised for astronomical observations, although it does make the moon look rather nice! This is a very rare example of a truly practical Harbourmaster -  so called because it is often used to detect incoming sea traffic. You can spot the target with the spotter scope and then focus for a grander view with the main telescope. This unit is designed as a terrestrial telescope and is recommended to those who have a good view of the sea or of a city's concrete jungle. The telescope and tripod weigh over 20 lbs.     TERMS OF SALE   This item ships from India. Approximate airmail time for doorstep postal delivery is 7 to 30 days* (depending upon time take by SA Post  for customs clearances). Please note that for some large packages there may be additional customs duties of approximately 10% * Please note that this is suggested postal time and actual delivery time can sometimes be even more, depending on customs clearance time and how efficient the postal service is in your zone. We request your patience with regards to deliveries from abroad to your country. We will ship out asap but we are NOT responsible for delays of customs or postal services.