Captain Nemo’s Steampunk Telescope: Looking beyond the stars!

Amid all sorts of modern astronomical devices, this 19-century-themed Steampunk telescope stands alone, tall and proud. This telescope, dubbed Captain Nemo’s Telescope, was lauded for craftsmanship and mechanical design at last summer’s Stellafane conference in Vermont. This mechanical device blends design, looks and usability. As a matter of fact, its production took nearly 38 days. Crafted in mahogany, brass, copper and a bit of ornamentation, it’s more or less fully handmade.

It has two extra copper poles with brass knobs for collimation adjusters. Also, you have chains and sprockets for remote collimation. What’s unusual about it? Well, it has mirror box latched to the rocker to provide mobility. So, it’s indeed a classy piece of equipment having a definite purpose.

Via: SteampunkWorkshop