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'''Telescopes''' were devices for looking at things from a distance. '''"spyglass"'''' was a name sometimes applied to handheld telescopes. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Empire of Glass]]'') | '''Telescopes''' were devices for looking at things from a distance. '''"spyglass"'''' was a name sometimes applied to handheld telescopes. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Empire of Glass (novel)|The Empire of Glass]]'') | ||
== The Doctor's telescope == | == The Doctor's telescope == | ||
On [[Dulkis]], the [[Second Doctor]] was about to view some ruins with a folding telescope when [[Jamie McCrimmon]] took it from him. He then returned it after using it to examine the ruins. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Dominators]]'') | On [[Dulkis]], the [[Second Doctor]] was about to view some ruins with a folding telescope when [[Jamie McCrimmon]] took it from him. He then returned it after using it to examine the ruins. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Dominators (TV story)|The Dominators]]'') | ||
On another [[planet (The Exterminator)|planet]], the Second Doctor used a folding telescope to observe a [[train]] pull into a station. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Exterminator]]'') | On another [[planet (The Exterminator)|planet]], the Second Doctor used a folding telescope to observe a [[train]] pull into a station. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Exterminator (comic story)|The Exterminator]]'') | ||
[[File:Folding telescope.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Third Doctor]] views afar with a telescope. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'')]] | [[File:Folding telescope.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Third Doctor]] views afar with a telescope. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'')]] | ||
On [[Solos]], the [[Third Doctor]] used a folding telescope to survey a [[Solonian]] village. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'') | On [[Solos]], the [[Third Doctor]] used a folding telescope to survey a [[Solonian]] village. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'') | ||
The [[Fourth Doctor]] gave [[Leela]] a telescope in [[Australia]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Bushranger's Story]]'') | The [[Fourth Doctor]] gave [[Leela]] a telescope in [[Australia]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Bushranger's Story (short story)|The Bushranger's Story]]'') | ||
On [[Shontaa]], the Fourth Doctor used a telescope to observe the duel between the [[Zygon]]s [[Anktra]] and [[Kestral (Rest and Re-Creation)|Kestral]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Rest and Re-Creation (comic story)|Rest and Re-Creation]]'') | On [[Shontaa]], the Fourth Doctor used a telescope to observe the duel between the [[Zygon]]s [[Anktra]] and [[Kestral (Rest and Re-Creation)|Kestral]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Rest and Re-Creation (comic story)|Rest and Re-Creation]]'') | ||
On [[Pluto]], the Fourth Doctor used a folding telescope to admire [[Megropolis One]] and noted it to be "an engineering achievement". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sun Makers]]'') | On [[Pluto]], the Fourth Doctor used a folding telescope to admire [[Megropolis One]] and noted it to be "an engineering achievement". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sun Makers (TV story)|The Sun Makers]]'') | ||
The Fourth Doctor and [[Romana I]] used a folding telescope to observe [[Zanak]]'s control centre, [[the Bridge]]. The telescope was later confiscated from Romana by a guard, who described it as "a forbidden object". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pirate Planet]]'') | The Fourth Doctor and [[Romana I]] used a folding telescope to observe [[Zanak]]'s control centre, [[the Bridge]]. The telescope was later confiscated from Romana by a guard, who described it as "a forbidden object". ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pirate Planet (TV story)|The Pirate Planet]]'') | ||
The Fourth Doctor used a telescope to locate the [[Jagaroth ship]] in [[Earth]]'s primordial past. ([[TV]]: ''[[City of Death]]'') | The Fourth Doctor used a telescope to locate the [[Jagaroth ship]] in [[Earth]]'s primordial past. ([[TV]]: ''[[City of Death (TV story)|City of Death]]'') | ||
The Fourth Doctor used a telescope to observe the spaceship ''[[Hydrax]]'' from afar. ([[TV]]: ''[[State of Decay]]'') | The Fourth Doctor used a telescope to observe the spaceship ''[[Hydrax]]'' from afar. ([[TV]]: ''[[State of Decay (TV story)|State of Decay]]'') | ||
The newly-regenerated [[Seventh Doctor]] found a telescope in his former incarnation's coat pockets. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Useful Pile]]'') | The newly-regenerated [[Seventh Doctor]] found a telescope in his former incarnation's coat pockets. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Useful Pile (short story)|The Useful Pile]]'') | ||
On [[Kirith]], the Seventh Doctor used a telescope to survey Kirith town and its environs. He then gave the telescope to [[Miríl]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Timewyrm: Apocalypse]]'') | On [[Kirith]], the Seventh Doctor used a telescope to survey Kirith town and its environs. He then gave the telescope to [[Miríl]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Timewyrm: Apocalypse (novel)|Timewyrm: Apocalypse]]'') | ||
[[File:Telescope TARDIS Journey.jpg|thumb|A telescope observatory in [[the TARDIS]] ([[TV]]: ''[[Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS (TV story)|Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS]]'')]] | [[File:Telescope TARDIS Journey.jpg|thumb|A telescope observatory in [[the TARDIS]] ([[TV]]: ''[[Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS (TV story)|Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS]]'')]] | ||
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Early astronomers used telescopes to observe the [[star]]s and [[planet]]s. In [[Alexandria]] a group of astronomers saw [[skyship]]s. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Voyager (comic story)|Voyager]]'') | Early astronomers used telescopes to observe the [[star]]s and [[planet]]s. In [[Alexandria]] a group of astronomers saw [[skyship]]s. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Voyager (comic story)|Voyager]]'') | ||
In the late [[15th century]], [[Giuliano]] developed a primitive telescope, which the [[Fourth Doctor]] deemed merely adequate. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Masque of Mandragora]]'') | In the late [[15th century]], [[Giuliano]] developed a primitive telescope, which the [[Fourth Doctor]] deemed merely adequate. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Masque of Mandragora (TV story)|The Masque of Mandragora]]'') | ||
In the early [[17th century]], [[Galileo Galilei]] invented the telescope. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Empire of Glass]]'') | In the early [[17th century]], [[Galileo Galilei]] invented the telescope. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Empire of Glass (novel)|The Empire of Glass]]'') | ||
In [[1959]], [[Jerome Weismuller]] used a folding telescope to watch for a [[satellite]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Delta and the Bannermen]]'') | In [[1959]], [[Jerome Weismuller]] used a folding telescope to watch for a [[satellite]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Delta and the Bannermen (TV story)|Delta and the Bannermen]]'') | ||
The people of [[Sarn (planet)|Sarn]] used telescopes. [[Peri Brown]] made use of a fixed telescope in order to search for the [[Fifth Doctor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of Fire]]'') | The people of [[Sarn (planet)|Sarn]] used telescopes. [[Peri Brown]] made use of a fixed telescope in order to search for the [[Fifth Doctor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of Fire (TV story)|Planet of Fire]]'') | ||
The [[Sixth Doctor]] used a fixed telescope aboard [[Voyager]]'s "[[Death-ship]]" to follow [[Astrolabus]]'s escape. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Voyager (comic story)|Voyager]]'') | The [[Sixth Doctor]] used a fixed telescope aboard [[Voyager]]'s "[[Death-ship]]" to follow [[Astrolabus]]'s escape. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Voyager (comic story)|Voyager]]'') | ||
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[[Rezaul Kapoor]] owned a telescope which he and his sister [[Anji Kapoor|Anji]] once used to observe [[Mars]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Fear Itself (novel)|Fear Itself]]'') | [[Rezaul Kapoor]] owned a telescope which he and his sister [[Anji Kapoor|Anji]] once used to observe [[Mars]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Fear Itself (novel)|Fear Itself]]'') | ||
[[File:Telescope.jpg|thumb|[[Eugene Jones]] watches the skies for [[alien]] life. ([[TV]]: ''[[Random Shoes]]'')]] | [[File:Telescope.jpg|thumb|[[Eugene Jones]] watches the skies for [[alien]] life. ([[TV]]: ''[[Random Shoes (TV story)|Random Shoes]]'')]] | ||
[[Eugene Jones]] owned a telescope, which he used to watch for [[alien]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[Random Shoes]]'') | [[Eugene Jones]] owned a telescope, which he used to watch for [[alien]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[Random Shoes (TV story)|Random Shoes]]'') | ||
[[Wilfred Mott]] owned a telescope, which he frequently used. ([[TV]]: ''[[Partners in Crime]]'') In a [[Donna's World|parallel world]], he offered to sell it for extra money, but [[Donna Noble]] was firmly against it. ([[TV]]: ''[[Turn Left]]'') | [[Wilfred Mott]] owned a telescope, which he frequently used. ([[TV]]: ''[[Partners in Crime (TV story)|Partners in Crime]]'') In a [[Donna's World|parallel world]], he offered to sell it for extra money, but [[Donna Noble]] was firmly against it. ([[TV]]: ''[[Turn Left (TV story)|Turn Left]]'') | ||
== References to telescopes == | == References to telescopes == | ||
[[Richard Dunbar]] told the Fourth Doctor that if he had seen anything like the [[Krynoid]] pod before, he must have a very powerful telescope. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Seeds of Doom (TV story)|The Seeds of Doom]]'') | [[Richard Dunbar]] told the Fourth Doctor that if he had seen anything like the [[Krynoid]] pod before, he must have a very powerful telescope. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Seeds of Doom (TV story)|The Seeds of Doom]]'') | ||
[[Category:Human technology]] | [[Category:Human technology]] | ||
[[Category:Optical magnification]] | [[Category:Optical magnification]] | ||
Revision as of 03:20, 8 April 2019
Telescopes were devices for looking at things from a distance. "spyglass"' was a name sometimes applied to handheld telescopes. (PROSE: The Empire of Glass)
The Doctor's telescope
On Dulkis, the Second Doctor was about to view some ruins with a folding telescope when Jamie McCrimmon took it from him. He then returned it after using it to examine the ruins. (TV: The Dominators)
On another planet, the Second Doctor used a folding telescope to observe a train pull into a station. (COMIC: The Exterminator)
On Solos, the Third Doctor used a folding telescope to survey a Solonian village. (TV: The Mutants)
The Fourth Doctor gave Leela a telescope in Australia. (PROSE: The Bushranger's Story)
On Shontaa, the Fourth Doctor used a telescope to observe the duel between the Zygons Anktra and Kestral. (COMIC: Rest and Re-Creation)
On Pluto, the Fourth Doctor used a folding telescope to admire Megropolis One and noted it to be "an engineering achievement". (TV: The Sun Makers)
The Fourth Doctor and Romana I used a folding telescope to observe Zanak's control centre, the Bridge. The telescope was later confiscated from Romana by a guard, who described it as "a forbidden object". (TV: The Pirate Planet)
The Fourth Doctor used a telescope to locate the Jagaroth ship in Earth's primordial past. (TV: City of Death)
The Fourth Doctor used a telescope to observe the spaceship Hydrax from afar. (TV: State of Decay)
The newly-regenerated Seventh Doctor found a telescope in his former incarnation's coat pockets. (PROSE: The Useful Pile)
On Kirith, the Seventh Doctor used a telescope to survey Kirith town and its environs. He then gave the telescope to Miríl. (PROSE: Timewyrm: Apocalypse)
The Doctor's TARDIS had a telescope observatory. (TV: Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS)
Other telescopes
Early astronomers used telescopes to observe the stars and planets. In Alexandria a group of astronomers saw skyships. (COMIC: Voyager)
In the late 15th century, Giuliano developed a primitive telescope, which the Fourth Doctor deemed merely adequate. (TV: The Masque of Mandragora)
In the early 17th century, Galileo Galilei invented the telescope. (PROSE: The Empire of Glass)
In 1959, Jerome Weismuller used a folding telescope to watch for a satellite. (TV: Delta and the Bannermen)
The people of Sarn used telescopes. Peri Brown made use of a fixed telescope in order to search for the Fifth Doctor. (TV: Planet of Fire)
The Sixth Doctor used a fixed telescope aboard Voyager's "Death-ship" to follow Astrolabus's escape. (COMIC: Voyager)
Rezaul Kapoor owned a telescope which he and his sister Anji once used to observe Mars. (PROSE: Fear Itself)
Eugene Jones owned a telescope, which he used to watch for aliens. (TV: Random Shoes)
Wilfred Mott owned a telescope, which he frequently used. (TV: Partners in Crime) In a parallel world, he offered to sell it for extra money, but Donna Noble was firmly against it. (TV: Turn Left)
References to telescopes
Richard Dunbar told the Fourth Doctor that if he had seen anything like the Krynoid pod before, he must have a very powerful telescope. (TV: The Seeds of Doom)
