Giovanni Demisiani, the Greek mathematician first popularized the word telescope in 1611, using electromagnetic radiation to help view far away objects in detail. The 17th century brought with it the first known functional telescopes which were created in the Netherlands.
This high quality handheld pirate telescope features a brass body. You can use this telescope to see a clear detailed image of a faraway object or landscape. Delivered in its own highly decorative box, this telescope extends to approximately 28" in length. The magnification capabilities of this telescope are in the 12x range. This telescope is modeled after older styles. To focus the scope, you fully extend the body, then contract and expand the eyepiece portion only.
