Compound and multiple eyepiece by Dollond

Made:
1850-1875 in London
maker:
George Dollond

Compound and multiple eyepiece by Dollond, (belonged to the late Sir W. Huggins)

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1913-259
Measurements:
length 250 mm
width 100 mm
height 60 mm
type:
components, eyepieces and astronomical instruments
credit:
Mr Thomas H. Court

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