Hassler type reflecting circle with case.
- Made:
- 1790-1826 in Fleet Street
- designer:
- Ferdinand Rudolph Hassler
- maker:
- Edward Troughton
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
