Astronomical refractor with 3 3/5-inch (92mm) triplet objective of 45-inch focal length by Peter Dollond

Made:: 1771 in London

maker:: Peter Dollond

Astronomical refractor with 3 3/5-inch (92mm) triplet objective of 45-inch focal length by Peter Dollond, without stand [RAS No.16]. Used by the Rev. Francis Wollaston (c.1770-1820) and presented to the Royal Astronomical Society in 1828 by William Hyde Wollaston. Later given to the British Astronomical Association in 1957.

Details

Category:: Astronomy

Object Number:: 1982-1802

Materials:: mahogany, brass and glass

Measurements:: overall: 1280 x 120 mm

type:: astronomical instruments and refracting telescopes

credit:: British Astronomical Association

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