WW2 Wehrmacht telescope position RIF 10 X 60mm (T) for observing the V2 flight path, Askania 10x60 Kinotheodolite telescope
The Askania company developed a kinetheodolite that was supposed to record and measure trajectories with a camera. The telescope position was used to film the flight of the missile / missile and to calculate its speed, acceleration and trajectory. Such a device included such a 10x60 telescope on both sides with a 90 ° view for sighting the flying object.
With this data, German scientists and engineers were able to improve the accuracy of weapons such as the V2 rocket.
This is a quarter telescope for the Askania Kinotheodoliten which was also used for the V2 rocket program Peenemünde.
Originally two of these 10 x 60 mm telescopes were mounted to the left and right of the Kinetheodolite and were used to track the V2's trajectory through the sky.
The 10x60 model has a filter glass changer and a retractable reticle with continuous degree lines of 160 ° to the left and right of a zero line. Under the viewing window for the reticle illumination.
This special telescope layer of 10 x 60 mm is in good condition and has obvious signs of wear on the outside over the last few years.
The setting of the optics from table to visor works like on the first day, only a few points
(Dust) in optics.
All controls and controls are functional. The optical setting of the light filter rotates smoothly and precisely, the built-in filter for light, clear and dark works without any problems and is swiveled in via the rotary knob. The normal middle position is "clear".
The eyepiece has a diopter adjustment from plus to minus five. The lens mount is 82mm in diameter
