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Astronomy: a 40-foot telescope constructed by William Herschel, in use outdoors. Coloured etching, 18--.
Reference: 46257i
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A female figure among astronomical apparatus: representing astronomy. Stipple engraving, 1795, after C-N. Cochin the younger, 1773.
Cochin, Charles Nicolas, 1715-1790.Date: 1 December 1795Reference: 25994i
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John Dolland, after B. Wilson's painting at Greenwich Observatory.
J.R. Smith
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Astronomy: a large refracting telescope. Engraving.
Reference: 46171i
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A group of figures from antiquity are led into a garden by a woman with a telescope and a hand mirror. Etching.
Reference: 25917i
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The economy of the eyes : precepts for the improvement and preservation of the sight. Plain rules which will enable all to judge exactly when, and what spectacles are best calculated for their eyes. Observations on opera glasses and theatres, and an account of the pancratic magnifier, for double stars, and day telescopes / By William Kitchiner.
Kitchiner, William, 1775?-1827.Date: 1824
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A barber's shop in which men demonstrate the sense of sight. Etching by W. Peeters after C. de Wael.
Wael, Cornelis de, 1592-1667.Date: 1600-1699Reference: 29969i
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Astronomy: the Great Melbourne Telescope, in use outdoors. Colour lithograph after H. Grubb.
Grubb, Howard, Sir, 1844-1931.Reference: 46256i
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Optics: a micrometer, for range-finding [?], with diagrams of its operation. Engraving by Barlow.
Reference: 47508i
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Crimean War, Ukraine: patients convalescing on the beach at Castle Hospital, Balaklava. Wood engraving.
Reference: 21281i
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Astronomy: a large observatory telescope at Hartwell House, with an astronomer using a transit telescope. Engraving by James Basire.
Date: 1851Reference: 46233i
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M0009419: Great telescope erected at Birr Castle, Ireland, by the Earl of Rosse
Date: 18 March 1946Reference: WT/D/1/20/1/82/86
Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive
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Astronomy: a large reflecting telescope, and projection of the transit of Venus. Engraving.
Reference: 46164i
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M0009416: Large portable refracting telescope
Date: 18 March 1946Reference: WT/D/1/20/1/82/83
Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive
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The economy of the eyes. --Part II. Of telescopes; : being the result of thirty years' experiments with fifty-one telescopes, of from one to nine inches in diameter, / in the possession of William Kitchiner, M.D. author of The cook's oracle; The housekeeper's ledger; The art of invigorating and prolonging life; The pleasure of making a will; Observations on singing, &c.; and editor of The loyal, national, and sea songs of England. To which are added, an abstract of the practical parts of Sir Wm. Herschel's writings on telescopes and double stars, &c.; some observations thereon, and original letters from eminent opticians.
Kitchiner, William, 1775?-1827.Date: 1825
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Navigation: various navigational aids, including a quadrant and a sextant. Engraving by Barlow.
Reference: 46660i
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Astronomy: two rococo allegorical compositions about the art and sciences, and on the stars. Engraving.
Reference: 46155i
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Astronomy: a large aerial (tubeless) telescope, in use by an astronomer. Engraving, 1757, after Ph. de La Hire.
Date: [1757]Reference: 46253i
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Astronomy: several telescopes and tripods. Engraving.
Reference: 46252i
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Measurement: a scholar making observations of a pendulum, with two servants, one writing at a table. Engraving by J. Basire, 1822, after J. Goldingham, 1821.
Goldingham, John.Date: 1822Reference: 45498i
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M0009415: Large refracting telescope
Date: 18 March 1946Reference: WT/D/1/20/1/82/82
Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive
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The story of science: power, proof and passion. Part 1, What is out there?.
Date: 2010
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The monster telescopes, erected by the Earl of Rosse, Parsonstown, with an account of the manufacture of the specula, and full descriptions of all the machinery. Connected with these instruments.
Date: 1844
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Doctor Zirkel follows Newton's famous steps under the fabled apple tree. Coloured wood engraving.
Reference: 17859i
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Construction d'un télescope de réflexion de seize pouces de longueur, faisant l'effet d'une lunette de huit pieds, et de plusieurs autres télescopes, depuis sept pouces jusqu'á six pieds et demi ... avec la composition de la matiere des miroirs, & la maniere de les polir & de les monter. On y a joint un traité de lárt de faire facilement des grands verres objectifs, les oculaires & des lentilles de différens foyers, avec la construction des lunettes & des microscopes ... / [Anon].
Passemant, Claude Siméon, 1702-1769.Date: 1738