This beautiful desk decorative telescope is made using solid brass & wooden tripod. It is polished with a brass finish to make it real classic. Quality optics create a magnification of 10x. The objective lens is protected by a press-fit cap. The height may be adjusted to 12 inches by fully extending the tripod legs. Ideal for decor and gifting, the focus is adjusted by rotating the threaded section near the eyepiece. The extended length of the telescope is 10 inches.