Reflecting Circle, by Troughton & Simms, London, Mid 19th Century

Subject: Telescopes
Item type: Object
Makers: Troughton & Simms
Provenance: Lent by the Royal Astronomical Society in 1931. Presented to the Royal Astronomical Society by Samuel Sharpe, 1861
Primary inscriptions: "Troughton & Simms LONDON" "242"
Physical material: Brass; mahogany
Object type: Telescope
Inventory No: 65537
Accession Number: 1931-6/18

Description

Troughton-type reflecting circle, two alternative telescopes, two eye lenses in tubes, one dark tube. Fitted box.