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

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