Astronomical refracting telescope of 3 3/4 inch aperture and 58 inch focal length by T. Cooke and Sons, York, on an altazimuth mounting with mahogany stand and wooden case for the telescope tube. Accessories include 2 eyepieces, 2 solar filters, solar wedge wedge (Herschel). A circulation instrument from the Science & Arts Department for use by teachers and dated January 1885.
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- Category:
- Astronomy
- Object Number:
- 1934-325
- Measurements:
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overall (assembled): 1900 x 1580 x 1280 mm
- type:
- telescope - refracting
- taxonomy:
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- furnishing and equipment
- tools & equipment
- optical instrument
- telescope
- credit:
- Science Museum (Great Britain)
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