Section of wooden plank from Rosse's reflecting telescope

Almost complete section of curved wooden plank from the tube of Lord Rosse's 72-inch reflecting telescope. Removed during the restoration of the instrument durin 1996-7 and presented to the Science Museum by the 7th Earl of Rosse.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
2000-391
Materials:
pine
Measurements:
overall (estimate): 30 x 130 x 2400 mm
type:
telescope tube (component)
credit:
Lord Rosse (7th Earl)