Photograph of the Ring Nebula in the constellation of Lyra (M57)

Made:
1887 in Maghull
photographer:
Isaac Roberts

Photograph of the Ring Nebula in the constellation of Lyra (M57), taken by Isaac Roberts using a twin telescope (20-inch reflector & 7-inch refractor) by Howard Grubb of Dublin. Taken with an exposure of 60 minutes on 14th July 1887 at his observatory & home at Maghull, near Liverpool.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1892-56
Materials:
card, paper and complete
Measurements:
overall (mount): 360 x 260 x 1.5 mm
type:
black-and-white prints (photographs), astrophotographs and planetary nebulae
credit:
Mr Isaac Roberts