Refracting telescope with observatory mounting, 1884

Made:
1884 in Republic of Ireland and Dublin
maker:
Howard Grubb

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Refracting telescope by Howard Grubb, 1884, on equatorial mounting, aperture 6 inches, with clock drive and accessories

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1985-1470
Materials:
steel, brass, glass and complete
Measurements:
overall: 3000 x 2800 x 750 mm
type:
telescope - refracting
credit:
The Old Clock Shop

Parts

Two 6-inch aperture refracting telescope extension tubes, with mahogany case

Two 6-inch aperture refracting telescope extension tubes, with mahogany case

Set of two extension tubes in mahogany case for refracting telescope of 6-inch aperture, on equatorial mounting by Grubb, 1884

Materials:
tubes, brass and case, mahogany
Object Number:
1985-1470 Pt4
type:
tube and case - container