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Nasmyth reflecting telescope on turntable stand, 1850-1852 Collection: SCM - Astronomy Object Name: telescope - reflecting Maker: Nasmyth, James Place Made: Patricroft; Manchester; England Date Made: 1850-1852 Materials: iron; brass; complete Measurements: overall: 3800 mm x 3500 mm x 1700 mm, 1524.1kg; Tube: 4100 mm 600 mm,; base (footprint): 1700 mm x 1690 mm |
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Description: Reflecting telescope, 20-inch aperture with speculum mirror and altazimuth mounting, by James Nasmyth at Patricroft, Manchester, England, 1850-1852. Later the instrument was moved to ‘Hammerhurst’, Nasmyth’s new home at Penshurst, Kent, when he retired from industry in 1856. (see note) Credit Line: Mr J.G. Bower |
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| Nasmyth, James 1808-1890, mechanical engineer; amateur astronomer, British | |
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