Apparatus used by Wheatstone in his early researches in spectrum analysis

Made:: 1830-1839 in Charing Cross

maker:: Watkins & Hill

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Apparatus used by Wheatstone in his early researches in spectrum analysis. A mechanical arrangement for electric discharge. Made by Watkins & Hill, 5 Charing Cross, London, c.1834. Physics Cat.(1905) no.394

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Category:: Optics

Object Number:: 1876-613

Materials:: wood, mahogany, metal, copper (alloy), brass, iron, glass, ivory, cork and sealing wax

Measurements:: overall: 225 mm x 410 mm x 200 mm, , 2.965kg

type:: apparatus

credit:: Sabine, Robert

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