Binocular spectroscope apparatus with case

Made:
1874 in Dublin
maker:
Spencer & Son

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

Object Number:
1900-141 Pt2
type:
instrument case