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	A tiny flag at a distance up to 12 miles can be recognised, provided there is sufficient light and the air is clear. Messages can be sent via flag if it is known someone with a telescope is watching, though this requires practice and coordination. Additionally, the size and type of [[Siege Weapons\|siege weapons]] can be seen, watching as they are loaded; ships can be seen adjusting their sails; the number of enemy can be virtually counted with some patience. A distant light above the curvature of the earth can be recognized for what it is, rather than mistaken for a star or reflection.		A tiny flag at a distance up to 12 miles can be recognised, provided there is sufficient light and the air is clear. Messages can be sent via flag if it is known someone with a telescope is watching, though this requires practice and coordination. Additionally, the size and type of [[Siege Weapons\|siege weapons]] can be seen, watching as they are loaded; ships can be seen adjusting their sails; the number of enemy can be virtually counted with some patience. A distant light above the curvature of the earth can be recognized for what it is, rather than mistaken for a star or reflection.
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 '''Telescope Making''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|studies]] of [[Astronomy & Astrology (sage study)|Astronomy & Astrology]] and [[Delicate Metalwork (sage study)|Delicate Metalwork]], enabling the character to fashion a refracting [[Telescope|telescope]]. This includes the grinding and polishing of lenses, the preparation of suitable glass, and the construction of a fitted tube and frame that can be mounted or braced against a fixed support. The best design possible is the "harbour telescope," which is 48 in. long, having a magnification of 25x. Such instruments require precise alignment and careful housing to prevent warping or misfocus, as even slight irregularities in the lens will distort the image.
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−	See ~~also,<br>~~	+	See [[Astrological Chart (occult practice)\|Astrological Chart]]
−	[[Astrological Chart (occult practice)\|Astrological Chart~~]]<br>~~
−	~~[[Astronomy & Astrology (sage study)\|Astronomy & Astrology]]<br>~~
−	~~[[Natural Astronomy (sage study)\|Natural Astronomy~~]]

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-'''Telescope Making''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] enabling the character to fashion a refracting [[Telescope|telescope]].  This includes a mirror and frame that can be mounted.  The best design possible is the "harbour telescope," which is 48 in. long, having a magnification of 25x.  Telescopes of this kind are used for identifying [[Ship Types|ships]] arriving at port, as it will read the flag atop the sails as the ship crests the horizon.
+'''Telescope Making''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] in the [[Sage Study|studies]] of [[Astronomy & Astrology (sage study)|Astronomy & Astrology]] and [[Delicate Metalwork (sage study)|Delicate Metalwork]], enabling the character to fashion a refracting [[Telescope|telescope]]. This includes the grinding and polishing of lenses, the preparation of suitable glass, and the construction of a fitted tube and frame that can be mounted or braced against a fixed support. The best design possible is the "harbour telescope," which is 48 in. long, having a magnification of 25x. Such instruments require precise alignment and careful housing to prevent warping or misfocus, as even slight irregularities in the lens will distort the image.
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-Lesser telescopes can also be designed and made.  A telescope equal to modern binoculars would have a magnification of 10x to 12x.
+Telescopes of this kind are used for identifying [[Ship Types|ships]] arriving at port, as they will read the flag atop the sails as the ship crests the horizon, provided the weather is clear and the observer is practised. A well-made instrument may also distinguish hull shape, rigging arrangement and visible armament at a considerable distance.
 == Construction Time ==
-The time needed to construct a telescope is 1 week, +1 day per 1x of magnification desired.  The resulting length of the telescope will be 10 in. per 8x magnification.  '''For example''', a 14x telescope would require three weeks to make and would be 17½ in. long.  A harbour telescope would require more than 5 weeks.
+The time needed to construct a telescope is 1 week, +1 day per 1x of magnification desired. This period assumes the character has access to appropriate materials, including workable glass, abrasives and a stable workspace for grinding and setting the lenses. Interruptions, poor materials or failed lens shaping may extend this time at the referee's discretion. The resulting length of the telescope will be 10 in. per 8x magnification, as greater magnification requires a longer focal length and a more carefully aligned tube.
-These figures are a matter of gaming convenience; they're not meant to accurately describe the real time needed to make a telescope in the 17th century, as exact figures for different lengths and magnification aren't available.
+=== Method ===
 == Use ==
-The type of telescope that's made is a refracting telescope.  "Magnification" indicates the apparent diameter of the object being viewed.  Thus, the moon appears to the naked eye to be the size of a [[Coin (monetary unit)|coin]] held at arm's length.  A harbour telescope expands this dimension 32 times, becoming as wide as 32 coins placed side-by-side.  This enables the viewer to obtain considerable detail of the moon's surface.
+The type of telescope that is made is a refracting [[Telescope|telescope]]. "Magnification" indicates the apparent diameter of the object being viewed. Thus, the moon appears to the naked eye to be the size of a [[Coin (monetary unit)|coin]] held at arm's length. A harbour telescope expands this dimension 25 times, becoming as wide as 25 coins placed side-by-side. This enables the viewer to obtain considerable detail of the moon's surface, including shadows and irregularities that cannot otherwise be seen.
-See Also,<br>
+See also,<br>
 [[Astrological Chart (occult practice)|Astrological Chart]]<br>
 [[Astronomy & Astrology (sage study)|Astronomy & Astrology]]<br>

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-'''Telescope Making''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] enabling the character to fashion a refracting telescope.  This includes a mirror and frame that can be mounted.  The best design possible is the "harbour telescope," which is 48 in. long, having a magnification of 32x.  Telescopes of this kind are used for identifying ships arriving at port, as it will read the flag atop the sails as the ship crests the horizon.
+'''Telescope Making''' is an [[Knowledge Points|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability|sage ability]] enabling the character to fashion a refracting [[Telescope|telescope]].  This includes a mirror and frame that can be mounted.  The best design possible is the "harbour telescope," which is 48 in. long, having a magnification of 25x.  Telescopes of this kind are used for identifying [[Ship Types|ships]] arriving at port, as it will read the flag atop the sails as the ship crests the horizon.
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-Lesser telescopes can also be designed and made.  A telescope equal to modern binoculars would have a magnification of 6x to 7x.
+Lesser telescopes can also be designed and made.  A telescope equal to modern binoculars would have a magnification of 10x to 12x.
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 == Use ==
 The type of telescope that's made is a refracting telescope.  "Magnification" indicates the apparent diameter of the object being viewed.  Thus, the moon appears to the naked eye to be the size of a [[Coin (monetary unit)|coin]] held at arm's length.  A harbour telescope expands this dimension 32 times, becoming as wide as 32 coins placed side-by-side.  This enables the viewer to obtain considerable detail of the moon's surface.

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 See Also,<br>
-[[Astrological Chart (occult)|Astrological Chart]]<br>
+[[Astrological Chart (occult practice)|Astrological Chart]]<br>
 [[Astronomy & Astrology (sage study)|Astronomy & Astrology]]<br>
 [[Natural Astronomy (sage study)|Natural Astronomy]]
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 == Use ==
-The type of telescope that's made is a refracting telescope.  "Magnification" indicates the apparent diameter of the object being viewed.  Thus, the moon appears to the naked eye to be the size of a [[Coins|coin]] held at arm's length.  A harbour telescope expands this dimension 32 times, becoming as wide as 32 coins placed side-by-side.  This enables the viewer to obtain considerable detail of the moon's surface.
+The type of telescope that's made is a refracting telescope.  "Magnification" indicates the apparent diameter of the object being viewed.  Thus, the moon appears to the naked eye to be the size of a [[Coin (monetary unit)|coin]] held at arm's length.  A harbour telescope expands this dimension 32 times, becoming as wide as 32 coins placed side-by-side.  This enables the viewer to obtain considerable detail of the moon's surface.
 A tiny flag at a great distance can therefore be recognized.  Messages can be sent via flag if it's known someone with a telescope is watching.  Additionally, size and type of [[Siege Weapons|siege weapons]] can be seen, watching as they're loaded; ships can be seen adjusting their sails; the number of enemy can be virtually counted.  A distant light above the curvature of the earth can be recognized for what it is.

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	'''Telescope Making''' is an [[Knowledge Points\|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability\|sage ability]] enabling the character to fashion a refracting telescope. This includes a mirror and frame that can be mounted. The best design possible is the "harbour telescope," which is 48 in. long, having a magnification of 32x. Telescopes of this kind are used for identifying ships arriving at port, as it will read the flag atop the sails as the ship crests the horizon.		'''Telescope Making''' is an [[Knowledge Points\|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability\|sage ability]] enabling the character to fashion a refracting telescope. This includes a mirror and frame that can be mounted. The best design possible is the "harbour telescope," which is 48 in. long, having a magnification of 32x. Telescopes of this kind are used for identifying ships arriving at port, as it will read the flag atop the sails as the ship crests the horizon.

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	'''Telescope Making''' is an [[Knowledge Points\|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability\|sage ability]] enabling the character to fashion a refracting telescope. This includes a mirror and frame that can be mounted. The best design possible is the "harbour telescope," which is 48 in. long, having a magnification of 32x. Telescopes of this kind are used for identifying ships arriving at port, as it will read the flag atop the sails as the ship crests the horizon.		'''Telescope Making''' is an [[Knowledge Points\|amateur]]-status [[Sage Ability\|sage ability]] enabling the character to fashion a refracting telescope. This includes a mirror and frame that can be mounted. The best design possible is the "harbour telescope," which is 48 in. long, having a magnification of 32x. Telescopes of this kind are used for identifying ships arriving at port, as it will read the flag atop the sails as the ship crests the horizon.