Speculum Mirror (dia. 5 3/4-inch) for Gregorian telescope in wooden box

Made:: 1750-1850 in Europe

maker:: Unknown

Speculum Mirror (dia
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Speculum Mirror (dia. 5 3/4-inch) for Gregorian telescope in wooden box, unsigned, European, 1750-1850

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Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1911-204

Measurements:: length 180 mm
width 180 mm
height 70 mm

type:: components, concave mirrors, metal mirrors and astronomical instruments

credit:: Mr Thomas H. Court

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Speculum Mirror (dia. 5 3/4-inch) for Gregorian telescope in wooden box

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