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Wood-Framed Mechanical Lantern Slide: No. 3 Spring and Neap Tides, for Astronomy Lectures, c.1880

Inventory Number 70424


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.70424

Item type
Object
Object type
Lantern slide
Dimensions
Height: 97mm Width: 205mm Depth: 15mm Weight: 135g
Inventory No
70424

Description

A wood framed cog-wheel turning lantern slide with 5 brass alloy screws holding the handle and plates in place. The label reads "No. 3 This Diagram illustrates the cause for Spring and Neap Tides, and shews the Moon's Phases, during its revolution". Four further metal screws hold the frame together.