Large reflecting telescope with accessories, built by Hammersley with 36 inch glass mirror made by Andrew Ainslie Common, Ealing London in 1888. Used at the Solar Physics Observatory, South Kensington, London from 1889 to 1913 then at the Solar Physics Observatory, Cambridge from 1913 to 1950s.
Skeleton tube for large reflecting telescope, built by Hammersley. Used at the Solar Physics Observatory, South Kensington, London from 1889 to 1913 then at the Solar Physics Observatory, Cambridge from 1913 to 1950s.
Clock drive for large reflecting telescope, built by Hammersley. Used at the Solar Physics Observatory, South Kensington, London from 1889 to 1913 then at the Solar Physics Observatory, Cambridge from 1913 to 1950s.
Mirror Covers for large reflecting telescope, built by Hammersley. Used at the Solar Physics Observatory, South Kensington, London from 1889 to 1913 then at the Solar Physics Observatory, Cambridge from 1913 to 1950s.
Pallet of components for large reflecting telescope, built by Hammersley. Including two crates of wrapped components and a large metal beam. Used at the Solar Physics Observatory, South Kensington, London from 1889 to 1913 then at the Solar Physics Observatory, Cambridge from 1913 to 1950s.
Metal framed concrete block for large reflecting telescope, built by Hammersley. Used at the Solar Physics Observatory, South Kensington, London from 1889 to 1913 then at the Solar Physics Observatory, Cambridge from 1913 to 1950s.
Shaft for large reflecting telescope, built by Hammersley. Used at the Solar Physics Observatory, South Kensington, London from 1889 to 1913 then at the Solar Physics Observatory, Cambridge from 1913 to 1950s.
Two metal brackets for large reflecting telescope, built by Hammersley. Used at the Solar Physics Observatory, South Kensington, London from 1889 to 1913 then at the Solar Physics Observatory, Cambridge from 1913 to 1950s.
Wheeled metal beam for large reflecting telescope, built by Hammersley. Used at the Solar Physics Observatory, South Kensington, London from 1889 to 1913 then at the Solar Physics Observatory, Cambridge from 1913 to 1950s.
Components for large reflecting telescope, built by Hammersley. Including eyepiece, mirror & cover, box of bolts and fixings, box containing two small shafts, circular glass panel, and large box marked fragile, possibly containing mirrors. Used at the Solar Physics Observatory, South Kensington, London from 1889 to 1913 then at the Solar Physics Observatory, Cambridge from 1913 to 1950s.
Components for large reflecting telescope, built by Hammersley. Including 50 small rectangular and circular counterweights, large section of metal frame, and three metal struts. Used at the Solar Physics Observatory, South Kensington, London from 1889 to 1913 then at the Solar Physics Observatory, Cambridge from 1913 to 1950s.
