DescriptionAntique Telescope at the Quito Astronomical Observatory 001.JPG
English: Inside the Quito Astronomical Observatory is this 1875 Georg Merz and Sons, 24cm (9.4 inch) vintage refracting telescope on an Equatorial mount.
El Centro Histórico de QuitoEcuadorSouth America
The Quito Astronomical Observatory’s 1875 Georg Merz and Sons 24cm (9.4-inch) vintage refracting telescope is a cornerstone of South America’s oldest observatory.
Overview of the Georg Merz and Sons Telescope
Manufacturer: Georg Merz and Sons, Munich, Germany
Year of Manufacture: 1875
Type: Refracting telescope
Aperture: 24 cm (9.4 inches)
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Historic Center of Quito - World Heritage Site by UNESCO - 1875 Georg Merz and Sons, 24cm (9.4 inch) vintage refracting telescope on an Equatorial mount.