Portable naked eye sighting instrument by George Adams

Made:
1780 in London
maker:
George Adams
Portable naked eye astronomical sighting instrument by George Portable naked eye astronomical sighting instrument by George Portable naked eye astronomical sighting instrument by George

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Portable naked eye astronomical sighting instrument by George
Science Museum Group Collection
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Portable naked eye astronomical sighting instrument by George
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Portable naked eye astronomical sighting instrument by George
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Portable naked eye sighting instrument by George Adams, London, on an adjustable equatorial stand with 2 spirit levels, 3 levelling screws and a fitted mahogany case.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1914-883
Materials:
metal and mahogany
type:
astronomical angle measuring device - naked eye
credit:
Mr Thomas H. Court

Parts