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

Binocular spectroscope apparatus, Dublin, 1874

Binocular spectroscope apparatus, Dublin, 1874

Binocular spectroscope apparatus by Spencer and Son, Dublin, 1874. Two parallel spectroscopes each with a prism in wooden mount)

Object Number:
1900-141 Pt1
type:
spectroscope and prism - optical
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Wooden case for binocular spectroscope apparatus by Spencer and Son

Wooden case for binocular spectroscope apparatus by Spencer and Son

Wooden case for binocular spectroscope apparatus by Spencer and Son, Dublin, 1874.

Object Number:
1900-141 Pt2
type:
instrument case