Portable naked eye sighting instrument by George Adams

Made:
1780 in London
maker:
George Adams
Portable naked eye sighting instrument by George Adams Portable naked eye sighting instrument by George Adams Portable naked eye sighting instrument by George Adams

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Portable naked eye sighting instrument by George Adams, London, on an adjustable equatorial stand with 2 spirit levels, 3 levelling screws and a fitted mahogany case.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1914-883
Materials:
metal and mahogany
type:
astronomical angle measuring device - naked eye
credit:
Mr Thomas H. Court

Parts

Case for portable naked eye sighting instrument by George Adams

Case for portable naked eye sighting instrument by George Adams

Case for portable naked eye sighting instrument by George Adams, London, on an adjustable equatorial stand

Measurements:
overall: 180 x 160 x 125 mm
Materials:
mahogany
Object Number:
1914-883 Pt1
type:
components , storage boxes and instruments
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