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Reflecting Circle, by Troughton, London, Early 19th Century

Inventory Number 83750


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.83750

Subject
Telescopes
Item type
Object
Makers
Troughton
Primary inscriptions
"Troughton 107 London" engraved on index arms
Object type
Telescope
Dimensions
Diameter: 268mm Height: 350mm Width: 315mm Depth: 230mm Weight: 1.8kg
Inventory No
83750

Description

Lattice frame supporting circular limb with fully divided but only partially graduated (160-0-160) silver (or platinum?) scale (cf Whipple example, Divided Circle fig. 106); horizon and index glasses, each with sets of shades; triple index arm with verniers, one with clamp and tangent screws.