Telescope, astronomical / stand / document

Description

Astronomical telescope attributed to William Herschel, with stand, and a printed copy of Professor Wilson's paper to the Royal Society of London in 1773

Museum reference

T.2001.157

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Telescope, astronomical / stand / document

Production information

Professor Wilson, Author
Herschel, Frederick William, Sir, 1738 - 1822, Telescope maker

Date

1773

Materials

Wood, Brass, Glass, Paper, Ink

Associations

Recipient of paper: Royal Society of London, 1660 -

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