Precession of the Equinoxes model, 1855-1860

Apparatus for showing the precession of the equinoxes, under glass shade, which belonged to Sir William Huggins. Thought to be an example of a device designed by Mr T. W. Burr and made by the London chronometer maker, William Hislop, c,1855.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3020224

Title

Precession of the Equinoxes model, 1855-1860

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall (without glass cover): 180 x 160 mm