Case for Hassler type reflecting circle.
Case for Hassler's reflecting circle with counterpoise stand, by Troughton
- Materials:
- mahogany
- Object Number:
- 1931-340 Pt1
- type:
- instrument case
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Hassler type reflecting circle with case.
Hassler's reflecting circle, 11-inch diameter with counterpoise stand, by Troughton, London in case, no key [RAS No.43, Sheepshanks No.17]. Presented to the Royal Astronomical Society in 1857 by Miss Anne Sheepshanks sister of Rev. Richard Sheepshanks.
Details
- Category:
- Astronomy
- Object Number:
- 1931-340
- Materials:
- brass, inlaid scales, silver, handle, mahogany and optics, glass
- type:
- reflecting circle and instrument case
- credit:
- Royal Astronomical Society
Parts
Hassler type reflecting circle.
Hassler's reflecting circle, 11-inch diameter with counterpoise stand, by Troughton, London [RAS No.43, Sheepshanks No.17]. Presented to the Royal Astronomical Society in 1857 by Miss Anne Sheepshanks sister of Rev. Richard Sheepshanks.
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy) , silver (metal) , mahogany (wood) and glass
- Object Number:
- 1931-340 Pt2
- type:
- reflecting circle
