Vertical repeating circle with stand of 8-inch diameter

Made:
1824-1855 in London
maker:
Troughton and Simms Limited

Vertical repeating circle with stand of 8-inch diameter, with diagonal telescope and case (no key), by Troughton and Simms [RAS No. 39, Sheepshank No.13]. Presented to the Royal Astronomical Society in 1857 by Miss Anne Sheepshanks sister of the Rev. Richard Sheepshanks.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1931-339
Materials:
stand & tube, brass, inlaid scales, silver and optics, glass
type:
astronomical measuring instruments and repeating circles
credit:
Royal Astronomical Society