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Portable naked eye sighting instrument by George Adams

Made:: 1780 in London

maker:: George Adams

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

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Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1914-883 Pt2

Materials:: mahogany and metal

type:: instrument component

taxonomy:

furnishing and equipment
measuring device - instrument
magnetic compass
component - object

credit:: Mr Thomas H. Court

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