Astronomy: an ancient scholar (Aristotle?) observing a meteor or comet using a telescope. Engraving by J. Kip, 1694, after G. Freman.

  • Freman, G.
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[1694]
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46392i
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Astronomy: an ancient scholar (Aristotle?) observing a meteor or comet using a telescope. Engraving by J. Kip, 1694, after G. Freman. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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The observer with the telescope appears to be using it the "wrong" way, that is with the objective lens to his eye, and the eyepiece to the sky

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[London] : Richard Blome, [1694]

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1 print : engraving ; image and border 22 x 15 cm

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To the worshipfull Andrew Lant of Thorp-Underwood in the county of Northampton Esqr. this plate is humbly dedicated by Richard Blome ; G. Freman inv. ; I. Kip s.

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Wellcome Collection 46392i

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