Newtonian Reflecting Telescope, by Secretan, 1857-1868
Newtonian reflecting telescope, made to specifications of Leon Foucault (originally fitted with silver-on-glass mirror) by Secretan, mounted on wooden table stand, Paris, 1857-1868. Accessories include three eye-pieces in fitted leather lined wooden case.
Details
- Category:
- Astronomy
- Object Number:
- 1971-479
- Materials:
- walnut (wood), metal (unknown), brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), mahogany (wood) and cork
- Measurements:
-
overall: 407 mm x 704 mm x 308 mm, , 4.45kg
box: 50 mm x 193 mm x 117 mm, ,
- type:
- telescope - newtonian and telescope - reflecting
- credit:
- Green, R.A.D.
