Gill Telescope 30 cm  (12 inch)

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Summary; History; Current; Technical; Sources; Links; Gallery:

In brief

Important  Contribution:
None

Description:
This  telescope was never in South Africa. David  Gill in Scotland used it.The importanceof the telescope is that Gill made it himself and that it helped to start him on his career.

Historical Background

Owner:
David  Gill

Where Located:
Aberdeen Scotland (private Observatory)

Current Information

Present  Location:
Calton Hill Observatory (Scotland?)

Owner:

Status:
Declared Historical Instrument.

Condition:

Technical Details

Type: Reflector
Aperture: 12 inch (30.4 cm)
Focal Length: 10 feet (304.8 cm)
Mirror: Silvered Speculum
Mounting: Made by Gill.
Attachments:
Manufacturer: David Gill

Sources

Documentation:

Pictorial Sources:

Bibliography:

• Moore,  P. & Collins, P., Astronomy in Southern Africa, p. 73. (General Source)
  

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Gallery