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Spectroscope apparatus for Solar spectrum research

Spectroscope apparatus for Solar spectrum research

1839-1860

Rock salt prism used in pioneering work on the infra-red spectrum, 1920-1940

Rock salt prism used in pioneering work on the infra-red spectrum, 1920-1940

circa 1930

John Browning’s, 1875 'Popular' single prism student spectroscope, with case

John Browning’s, 1875 'Popular' single prism student spectroscope, with case

1875

Prism for AGA Thermovision 680

Prism for AGA Thermovision 680

1977

Prism of Thallium glass on wooden plinth

Prism of Thallium glass on wooden plinth

1865-1875

Microscope Prism

Microscope Prism

1900-1910

Hollow Prism of natural quartz with mounting lug on base

Hollow Prism of natural quartz with mounting lug on base

1900-1905

Spectro-prisms, used by Horace Dall

Spectro-prisms, used by Horace Dall

Spectro-prisms, used by Horace Dall

Spectro-prisms, used by Horace Dall

Equilateral prism

Equilateral prism

1900-1980

Lenses and prisms, boxed

Lenses and prisms, boxed

Centre separating prism for Barr and Stroud rangefinder

Centre separating prism for Barr and Stroud rangefinder

1920

Equilateral prism

Equilateral prism

1900-1980

Prism type LF 2349 optically polished by Barr and Stroud Ltd.

Prism type LF 2349 optically polished by Barr and Stroud Ltd.

1986

Fused Silica Prism by Adam Hilger Ltd.

Fused Silica Prism by Adam Hilger Ltd.

1900-1905

Potassium Bromide prism for IR wavelengths

Potassium Bromide prism for IR wavelengths

1945-1955

Model of the 'Porro' erecting system for binoculars

Model of the 'Porro' erecting system for binoculars

1930-1950

'Barred' type glass optical field-prism

'Barred' type glass optical field-prism

1920-1950

Watson and Sons, Right Angle Prism

Watson and Sons, Right Angle Prism

Rough ground blank for mfr. of prism type LF 2349

Rough ground blank for mfr. of prism type LF 2349

1986

Model showing mounting method for glass roof prism

Model showing mounting method for glass roof prism

1920-1950

Wedge-shaped glass prism with variable density tint

Wedge-shaped glass prism with variable density tint

1930-1950

'Fresnel' type circular glass biprism

'Fresnel' type circular glass biprism

1920-1950

Small wedge-shaped glass prism

Small wedge-shaped glass prism

1920-1950

Two prism spectroscope by John Browning,1890

Two prism spectroscope by John Browning,1890

Brass prism holder, from spectroscopic microscope

Brass prism holder, from spectroscopic microscope

Binocular spectroscope apparatus, Dublin, 1874

Binocular spectroscope apparatus, Dublin, 1874

1874

'Half-penta' type glass erecting prism

'Half-penta' type glass erecting prism

1920-1950

Solar spectroscope with stand by T. Cooke and Sons

Solar spectroscope with stand by T. Cooke and Sons

1881

Fused Silica Prism (compound - 4 segments) by Adam Hilger Ltd.

Fused Silica Prism (compound - 4 segments) by Adam Hilger Ltd.

1900-1905

Glass triangular astrolable prism

Glass triangular astrolable prism

1930-1950

two-prism spectroscope, with accessories, in case (damaged), made by Browning, London, c.1890.

Two-prism spectroscope

1885-1895

Binocular spectroscope apparatus by Spencer and Son, Dublin, 1874. Two parallel spectroscopes each with a prism in wooden mount), in a wooden case. The spectroscope was taken by the Transit of Venus Expedition to the Cape of Good Hope in 1874-75. It is probably unique.

Binocular spectroscope apparatus with case

1874

four-prism spectroscope (only two prisms present), by J. Duboscq of Paris, France, c. 1870. It was used by the third Marquis of Salisbury, British Prime Minister four times between 1885 and 1902, an enthusiastic amateur scientist.

Four-prism spectroscope

1865-1875

Polished prism which forms part of a persicope sight, by Chance-Pilkington, St. Asaph,Clwyd, Wales, 1980.

Polished prism which forms part of a persicope sight

1980

Equilateral prism, flint glass, by Ladd, London, c.1872

Equilateral prism

1872

Automatic spectroscope by G. and S. Merz (unsigned). Two micrometer slits in a mahogany box, drum of each divided into 100 parts. a) Sorby eyepiece in box by "A Hilger London", with position micrometer; 1 small screw missing, in mahogany box. Spectroscope is heavily constructed, height about 16", diam. of plate 12 1/2", 6 prisms, 3 eyepieces with washleather cover at eye end

Automatic spectroscope by G. and S. Merz (unsigned)

right-handed quartz prism, by Adam Hilger Ltd., used by the late Col. J. W. Gifford with case.

right-handed quartz prism

Calcite Prism, in case, by Adam Hilger Ltd., used by the late Col. J. W. Gifford, c. 1902

Calcite Prism

Two prisms for spectrometer: One rock salt, one potassium bromide, in glass dessicator with dessicant; prisms cut from single crystals, c.1960

Two prisms for spectrometer

Uranium glass prism angle 60 degrees, length 84 mm, height 47.5 mm

Uranium glass prism angle 60 degrees

Optically worked prism in borosilicate crown glass, by Chance-Pilkington, St. Asaph,Clwyd, Wales, 1980.

Optically worked prism in borosilicate crown glass

1980

Wedge-shaped glass prism, one of two, with a neutral density tint increasing towards the thicker end, unsigned, European, 1930-1950.

Wedge-shaped glass prism with variable density tint

1930-1950

Two wedge-shaped glass prisms, with a neutral density tint increasing towards the thicker end, unsigned, European, 1930-1950.

Two wedge-shaped glass prisms with variable tint

1930-1950

Brass astronomical spectroscope from Norman Lockyer Observatory with eleven prism train in two fitted wooden cases.

Brass astronomical spectroscope

1870-1890

Selection of components from the three prism Oxford Solar Spectroscope made by Casella Limited with optical components from Adam Hilger Ltd. for the University Observatory, Oxford in 1938. Parts include two large 60 º prisms, one prism stand and the collimator objective lens.

Selection of components from the three prism Oxford Solar Spectroscope made by Casella Limited

1938

Quartz prism with lens in brass tube with brass diaphragm

Quartz prism with lens in brass tube with brass diaphragm

Complementary prisms of flint and crown glass

Complementary prisms of flint and crown glass

Triangular prism of dense glass; faces 1 1/4 inches square, refracting angle 60 degrees

Triangular prism of dense glass; faces 1 1/4 inches square

Complementary prisms of flint and crown glass

Complementary prisms of flint and crown glass