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Spectroscope, by Duboscq, Paris

Inventory Number 39749


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.39749

Item type
Object
Physical material
Glass
copper alloy
Object type
Spectroscope
Dimensions
Diameter: 110mm Height: 380mm Weight: 1514g
Inventory No
39749

Description

A spectroscope used for measuring the properties of light. Comprising of a tall copper alloy column with a weighted base, the column supports a copper alloy circular frame that holds a glass lens.