Four primary metal speculum metal mirrors

Four primary metal speculum metal mirrors, three of 4 1/2- inch diameter and one of 8 5/8 inch mirror with central circular hole. Donated by Lieutent General A, de Gorloff who lived at Nasmyth's former home of Hammerfield near Penshurst in Kent. Four similar mirrors were originally donated but one was returned to be replaced by the larger one [see file for details].

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1897-14
Materials:
speculum and complete
type:
components, concave mirrors, metal mirrors and astronomical instruments
credit:
Lieutenant General A de Gorloff