Joseph Huddart 1741 - 1816

occupation:
Amateur astronomer, Engineer, Hydrographer
Nationality:
British

1741-1816, hydrographer; engineer & amateur astronomer, Engliah; British

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Capt. Joseph Huddart, FRS
Refracting telescope of 3 3/4 inch aperture and 5-foot focal length on English type equatorial mounting. Built in 1797 for Captain Huddart, Highbury, London with optics by Peter & John Dollond and mounting by Troughton. In 1816 it was acquired by Sir James South who used it with Sir John Herschel to observe double stars.

Refracting Telescope.
Engraving by James Stow after John Hoffner, R.A., of Capt. Joseph Huddart, FRS (1740-1816). From picture in the possession of Charles Turner Esq.

Engraving by James Stow after John Hoffner