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Opticians kit
Opticians kit possibly used by George Biddell Airy. Consists of twenty-four pairs of spherical lenses, each in brass frames. Pairs of lenses increase in strength - 0.25, 0.50, 0.75 all the way up to 12.
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Object Details
| ID: | ZBA0711 |
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| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments |
| Type: | Opticians kit |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | 19th century |
| Credit: | Accessories. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, RGO Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 55 mm x 135 mm x 257 mm |