Fiducial-ray Cobalt-glass and ocular

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Fiducial-ray Cobalt-glass and ocular, in wooden box. (See note). Used by Sir John F.W. Herschel in his researches

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1876-567
Materials:
wood (unidentified), copper (alloy), brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, paper (fibre product), cardboard, sealing wax and cotton (fibre)
Measurements:
fiducial glass with mount: 5 mm x 65 mm x 62 mm, ,
box: 34 mm x 115 mm x 83 mm, ,
overall weight: x x , , .085kg
type:
fiducial-ray ocular
credit:
Mr. J. Herschel-Shorland.