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Framed Print of The Great Refracting Telescope constructed at Dublin for the Vienna Observatory, 1881. Creator: W. I. Mosses
The Great Refracting Telescope constructed at Dublin for the Vienna Observatory, 1881. The greatest refracting telescope in the world has been constructed for the Vienna Observatory by Mr. Howard Grubb, at his celebrated manufactory of astronomical instruments, at Rathmines...We give an Illustration, from a sepia drawing of it by Mr. G. Browning...Desiring to possess the finest telescope which could be procured, the Austro-Hungarian Government commissioned Dr. Edward Weiss, now Director-General of the Observatory at Vienna, to visit all the principal observatories and workshops in the world. He recommended that the task should be confided to Mr. Grubb, who was ordered to construct a refracting telescope of at least 26 in. aperture...The length of the tube is 33ft. 6in. and the aperture is 27in...the whole apparatus is under such control that one person can move it about and manipulate it with the utmost ease...In the foreground is shown an eight-inch Equatorial, similar in size to that which Mr. Grubb exhibited at the last Paris Exhibition...Such an instrument would have been considered very large a few years ago, but a comparison of it with the Vienna telescope will give a good idea of the superior proportions of the latter'. From "Illustrated London News", 1881. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.5cm x 24.4cm (6.9" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
