Newtonian reflecting telescope made by William Herschel for the Radcliffe Observatory
Mahogany tube and altazimuth stand from Newtonian reflecting telescope of 10-foot focal length, made by William Herschel, England, 1812. It was installed at the Radcliffe Observatory, Oxford, in 1813.
- Measurements:
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overall: 70 mm x 170 mm x 150 mm,
- Materials:
- mahogany (wood) , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , iron and glass
- Object Number:
- 1935-5 Pt1