Binocular spectroscope apparatus, Dublin, 1874
Binocular spectroscope apparatus by Spencer and Son, Dublin, 1874. Two parallel spectroscopes each with a prism in wooden mount)
- Object Number:
- 1900-141 Pt1
- type:
- spectroscope and prism - optical
Binocular spectroscope apparatus by Spencer and Son, Dublin, 1874. Two parallel spectroscopes each with a prism in wooden mount), in a wooden case. The spectroscope was taken by the Transit of Venus Expedition to the Cape of Good Hope in 1874-75. It is probably unique.
Details
- Category:
- Optics
- Object Number:
- 1900-141
- Materials:
- mahogany (wood), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), iron, glass and leather
- Measurements:
-
overall: 280 mm x 640 mm x 240 mm, , 4.935kg
- type:
- spectroscope and prism - optical
- credit:
- The Royal Society
Parts
Wooden case for binocular spectroscope apparatus by Spencer and Son
Wooden case for binocular spectroscope apparatus by Spencer and Son, Dublin, 1874.
- Object Number:
- 1900-141 Pt2
- type:
- instrument case
