Astronomical refractor with 3 3/5-inch (92mm) triplet objective of 45-inch focal length by Peter Dollond

Made:
1771 in London
maker:
Peter Dollond

Astronomical refractor with 3 3/5-inch (92mm) triplet objective of 45-inch focal length by Peter Dollond, without stand [RAS No.16]. Used by the Rev. Francis Wollaston (c.1770-1820) and presented to the Royal Astronomical Society in 1828 by William Hyde Wollaston. Later given to the British Astronomical Association in 1957.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1982-1802
Materials:
mahogany, brass and glass
Measurements:
overall: 1280 x 120 mm
type:
astronomical instruments and refracting telescopes
credit:
British Astronomical Association

Parts

Astronomical refractor with 3 3/5-inch (92mm) triplet objective of 45-inch focal length by Peter Dollond

Astronomical refractor with 3 3/5-inch (92mm) triplet objective of 45-inch focal length by Peter Dollond

Astronomical refractor with 3 3/5-inch (92mm) triplet objective of 45-inch focal length by Peter Dollond, without stand [RAS No.16]. Used by the Rev. Francis Wollaston (c.1770-1820) and presented to the Royal Astronomical Society in 1828 by William Hyde Wollaston. Later given to the British Astronomical Association in 1957.

Materials:
mahogany , brass and glass
Object Number:
1982-1802/3
type:
astronomical instruments and refracting telescopes