Refracting telescope with observatory mounting, 1884

Made:: 1884 in Republic of Ireland and Dublin

maker:: Howard Grubb

$Refracting telescope with observatory mounting, 1884$

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Refracting telescope by Howard Grubb, 1884, on equatorial mounting, aperture 6 inches, with clock drive and accessories

Details

Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1985-1470

Materials:: steel, brass and glass

Measurements:: overall: 3000 x 2800 x 750 mm

type:: telescope - refracting

credit:: The Old Clock Shop

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