Model by W.R. Birt showing orbit of Donati's 1858 Comet

Made:: 1858-1860 in England

maker:: William Radcliff Birt

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Wooden model by W.R. Birt showing orbit of Donati's 1858 Comet (RAS No.505). Presented to the Royal Astronomical Society around 1881 by W.R.Birt.

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Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1984-580

Materials:: painted pine

Measurements:: overall: 125 x 255 x 245 mm

type:: models (representation) and comets

credit:: Royal Astronomical Society

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