The great telescope erected on Wandsworth Common, London, c1853. Artist: Anon

The great telescope erected on Wandsworth Common, London, c1853. Artist: Anon

2-490-416 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

The great telescope erected on Wandsworth Common, London, c1853. The telescope was constructed in 1852 by the Reverend John Craig and was the lagest refracting telescope in the world at that time.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Anon, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. John Craig: British: clergyman, astronomer

Medium
  1. Ink
  2. Pen
  3. Watercolour

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London Wandsworth Wandsworth

  1. 51 25 00 N , 000 11 00 W

Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Technology & Innovation

Locations & Buildings Parks & Gardens

Science & Nature Astronomy


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3761x2830
File Size : 31,183kb


Aliases

  1. 22191
  1. p5394529
  1. 0220007065
  1. 2-490-416
  1. 22191
  1. 2490416

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