A late 1920’s 110 mm refractor telescope by Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany.

Serial Nr.11245

Mounted on the original Zeiss pyramid stand with rack and pinion elevating gear wheel.

With original fitted case. (188 x 41 x 23 cm).

110 mm objective lens marked: Carl Zeiss Jena Nr.13841 AS f=167cm.

Lens cap and sunshade for objective.

Two oculars: 134 x Huyghens’sches Okular f=125mm and Orthoskop Okular f=5mm.

Zenith prism (Zenit-Prisma CZJ Nr 5933) and erecting prism.

AS objective: semi-apochromatic.

The Carl Zeiss Jena astro department was the historical astronomical instrument division of the Carl Zeiss company in Jena, Germany, established in the 1890’s it was renowned for producing telescopes, planetarium projectors, and other scientific instruments.