Astronomical instruments from C.H.F. Peters
Content Description
Astronomy equipment from Professor Peter Millet's collection from the old observatory including two sextants in cases; 4-inch Newtonian reflecting telescope; achromatic telescope (probably terrestrial, maybe nautical?) in case with mount; 2" spotting scope with extreme precision angle adjustments (maybe theodolite for surveying?), given to the Hamilton College Observatory by Horace Kellogg in 1858.
Acquisition Type
Transfer
Provenance
Originally belonged to Professor C.H.F. Peters for use in the Litchfield Observatory.
Restrictions Apply
No
Inventory
2019-003-001: Telescope given to the Hamilton College Observatory by Horace Kellogg in 1858 (engraving) 2019-003-002: Blennerhassett Telescope 2019-003-003: Achromatic Telescope 2019-003-004: 2" spotting theodolite with extreme precision angle adjustments 2019-003-005: Sexton 2019-003-006: Sexton
