Metal component consisting of tube affixed to metal plate

PART OF:
Twin reflecting and refracting telescopes on observatory mounting, 1885
Made:
1885 in Dublin and York

Metal component consisting of tube affixed to metal plate for the "Twin Equatorial" Telescope, 1885. Made by Sir Howard Grubb, consisting of a 20in. Reflecting Telescope and a 7in. Refracting Telescope (by Cooke) mounted together on one equatorial stand. With Grubb electric control gear

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1936-231/10
Materials:
paper (fibre product) and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 76 mm x 215 mm x 151 mm, 1.04 kg
type:
instrument component
credit:
Bower, W.L.N.

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