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Model telescope
Model of Airy's 12.5 inch refracting telescope, sometimes called the Merz telescope. Instrument painted black, attached to base. Floor of model is imitation red and black tiles. With model figure, observing bench and observing stool.
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Object Details
| ID: | AST0031 |
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| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Model telescope |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Allen, H. R. |
| Date made: | Apr 1975 |
| People: | Airy, George Biddell |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 876 mm x 1105 mm x 470 mm |