Craig telescope

Craig telescope
An illustration of the Craig Telescope
Location(s)Wandsworth Common, London Borough of Wandsworth, Greater London, London, England
Diameter61 cm (2 ft 0 in)
Websitewww.craig-telescope.co.uk
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The Craig telescope was a large telescope built in the 1850s, and while much larger than previous refracting telescopes, it had some problems that hampered its use. Its unique design and potential caused a great deal of excitement in its day.

The telescope was ready in August 1852 and was visited by William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse, famous for the Leviathan of Parsonstown, a reflecting telescope and the largest telescope of this age with a six-foot mirror.

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