Heliostatic mounting
- Made:
- 1795-1805
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LicenseHeliostatic mounting
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Heliostatic mounting
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Heliostatic mounting
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Heliostatic mounting
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Heliostatic mounting
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Heliostatic mounting
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Science Museum Group Collection
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Heliostatic mirror. (This was origially recieved from Prof. A.P
Science Museum Group Collection
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Heliostatic mounting, hinge bracket with square plate with rotating aperture, mounted with oval, flat speculum mirror. Used by William Herschel in the first investigations of the solar spectrum beyond the visible region, when he discovered infrared radiation (See note)
Details
- Category:
- Optics
- Object Number:
- 1876-566
- Materials:
- copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), iron, bronze (copper, tin alloy), speculum metal and wood (unidentified)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 165 mm x 175 mm x 150 mm, , 2.35kg
- type:
- mounting
- credit:
- Mr. J. Herschel-Shorland.
