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Astronomical Camera from the Radcliffe Observatory?, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 38693


Item type
Object
Provenance
Probably from the Radcliffe Observatory.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated
Physical material
Wood
Metal
Dimensions
Height: 98mm Width: 660mm Depth: 69mm Weight: 170g
Inventory No
38693

Description

Long mahogany arm with at its centre an open box with sliding component. Similar in principle to the metal de la Rue astronomical cameras.