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Astronomical instruments

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Images from the collections

Images about Astronomical instruments

19 images from works
  • Astronomy: a mechanism for a model of planetary motion. Engraving by W. Kelsall after J. Clement.
  • Astronomy: an astronomer in his study, reading, while holding a pair of dividers. Woodcut.
  • Astronomy: an astronomer [?] in his study, looking out of the window. Lithograph by M. Jackson after J. G.
  • Astronomy: an astronomer in his study, looking out of the window with a telescope. Engraving by C. Grignion after S. Wale.
  • Astronomy: a 40-foot telescope constructed by William Herschel, in use outdoors. Coloured etching, 18--.
  • Astronomy: an observatory telescope, with an astronomer recording the transit of Venus. Engraving by James Basire.
  • Doctor Zirkel follows Newton's famous steps under the fabled apple tree. Coloured wood engraving.
  • Astronomy: an astronomer [?] in his study, holding a globe. Lithograph by C. Hullmandel after Grattan.
  • An astronomer and astrologer in his study, plotting points on a globe with a pair of dividers. Woodcut by J. Amman, 1568.
  • Astronomy: the Great Melbourne Telescope, in use outdoors. Colour lithograph after H. Grubb.
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Works from the collections

58 works

    • Archives and manuscripts
    • Online

    MS.19

    • Archives and manuscripts

    MS.227

    • Pictures
    • Online

    Astronomy: the open air observatory at Peking. Halftone after E.N.A..

    | Reference: 46267i
    • Books

    The clockwork of the heavens : [catalogue of] an exhibition of astronomical clocks, watches and allied scientific instruments / presented by Asprey & Company with the special help of Harriet Wynter and the collaboration of various museums and private collections.

    Asprey & Co. | Date: 1973
    • Archives and manuscripts
    • Online

    Collection of tracts on astronomy: with others on urines, pulses, tithes, etc., in Latin (Miscellanea VIII)

    | Date: 1479-1487 | Reference: MS.505
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Related topics

Astronomy
Telescopes
Astronomers
Books
Astronomy - Early works to 1800
Globes
Astrolabes
Quadrants (Astronomical instruments)
Astrology

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