Newtonian Reflecting Telescope, by Secretan, 1857-1868

Made:
1857-1868 in Paris
maker:
Marc Francois Louis Secretan
designer:
Leon Foucault

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.