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H9899 Telescope, 6 inch refracting transit telescope, brass / glass / wood, made by Troughton and Simms, London, 1875-1877, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Click to enlarge.
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6 inch refracting transit telescope made by Troughton and Simms

"I gave the order for a new transit circle with 6-inch telescope to Mr. Simms, of Charlton, near London, requesting him to make certain alterations in the usual form, which experience has shown to be desirable. The instrument will combine all the most recent improvements and some that are used for the first time. I believe it will be one of the finest instruments extant." H. C. Russell, 1875.

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Summary

Object No.

H9899

Object Statement

Telescope, 6 inch refracting transit telescope, brass / glass / wood, made by Troughton and Simms, London, 1875-1877, used at Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Physical Description

(-1)6 inch refracting transit telescope with floor mounted support
(-2)Lenses and small components of telescope, in tubs.
(-3)Wood panelling and glass, packed together on pallet.
(-4)Lamp, used with telescope
Observatory stock number 31.

Short URL

https://ma.as/258823

Dimensions

Height

4000 mm

Width

2500 mm

Depth

3000 mm

Source

Credit Line

Ex Sydney Observatory, 1983

Acquisition Date

2 June 1983

Cite this Object

Harvard

6 inch refracting transit telescope made by Troughton and Simms 2023, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, accessed 30 March 2023, <https://ma.as/258823>

Wikipedia

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