Astronomical refracting telescope of 3 3/4 inch aperture, with mounting, stand, accessories and case

Made:
1885 in York
maker:
T. Cooke & Sons

Astronomical refracting telescope of 3 3/4 inch aperture and 58 inch focal length by T. Cooke and Sons, York, on an altazimuth mounting with mahogany stand and wooden case for the telescope tube. Accessories include 2 eyepieces, 2 solar filters, solar wedge wedge (Herschel). A circulation instrument from the Science & Arts Department for use by teachers and dated January 1885.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1934-325
Materials:
brass, mahogany, glass and complete
Measurements:
overall (assembled): 1900 x 1580 x 1280 mm
type:
telescope - refracting
credit:
Science Museum (Great Britain)

Parts

Case for refracting telescope of 3 3/4 inch aperture and 52 inch focal length by Cooke

Case for refracting telescope of 3 3/4 inch aperture and 52 inch focal length by Cooke

Case for refracting telescope of 3 3/4 inch aperture and 52 inch focal length by Cooke, York, on an altazimuth mounting with mahogany stand

Measurements:
overall: 200 x 1650 x 210 mm
Materials:
pine
Object Number:
1934-325 Pt1
type:
components , storage boxes and instruments
Astronomical refracting telescope of 3 3/4 inch aperture and 58 inch focal length by T. Cooke and Sons

Astronomical refracting telescope of 3 3/4 inch aperture and 58 inch focal length by T. Cooke and Sons

Astronomical refracting telescope of 3 3/4 inch aperture and 58 inch focal length by T. Cooke and Sons, York, on an altazimuth mounting with mahogany stand.