Nasmyth reflecting telescope on turntable stand, 1850-1852

Reflecting telescope, 20-inch aperture with speculum mirror and altazimuth mounting, by James Nasmyth at Patricroft, Manchester, England, 1850-1852. Later the instrument was moved to �Hammerhurst�, Nasmyth�s new home at Penshurst, Kent, when he retired from industry in 1856. (see note)

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3020167

Title

Nasmyth reflecting telescope on turntable stand, 1850-1852

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- overall: 3800 mm x 3500 mm x 1700 mm, 1524.1kg; Tube: 4100 mm 600 mm,; base (footprint): 1700 mm x 1690 mm