Renseignements généraux

Nº de série

S/O

Nº de partie

1

Nombre total de parties

24

Ou

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Brevets

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Description générale

METAL (INCLUDING BRASS), GLASS, WOOD, AND SYNTHETIC COMPONENTS.

Dimensions

Remarque : Cette information reflète la taille générale pour l’entreposage et ne représente pas nécessairement les véritables dimensions de l’objet.

Longueur

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Largeur

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Hauteur

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Épaisseur

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Poids

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Diamètre

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Volume

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Lexique

Groupe

Astronomie

Catégorie

Équipement d'observation

Sous-catégorie

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Fabricant

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Warner Swasey

Pays

United States of America

État/province

Ohio

Ville

Cleveland

Contexte

Pays

Canada

État/province

Ontario

Période

From 1905-1974

Canada

A major piece of the original equipment of the Dominion Observatory, it played an important role in the early astronomical research done in Canada, & later was extensively used in public education programmes.

Fonction

To observe celestial objects & phenomenon. This telescope was used for astronomical research at the Dominion Observatory & later for public education there.

Technique

Telescope which had optics made by a premier optician of the time & mounting also made by one of the best manufacturers of the time. It was one of the largest refracting telescopes in the world when it was built. The original 15" doublet was unusual as flint element placed ahead of crown - supposed to help reduce condensation problems.

Notes sur la région

Inconnu

Détails

Marques

Raised lettering 'WARNER & SWASEY CO./ CLEVELAND, OHIO U.S.A.'

Manque

None

Fini

Painted white, black, brass & silver coloured parts. Some handles are varnished wood.

Décoration

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