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History of Science Museum

Bullseye Condenser with Stand for Diffractometer Microscope

Inventory Number 42260


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.42260

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Physical material
Copper alloy
Glass
Dimensions
Height: 360mm Width: 140mm Depth: 100mm Weight: 877g
Inventory No
42260

Description

A lens in a copper alloy setting in a pivoting mount is held on a sliding sleeve on a vertical bar. Below the lens, on another sliding sleeve, is a circular stage with a short cylinder is set at its centre, probably for a candle. A third sleeve carries a bracket. The assembly stands on a circular base.