Country of Origin: Unites States of America
Dimensions:
3-D Test: 2.5 x 20.3cm (1 x 8 in.)
Materials:
Glass, Paint, Silver, Paper, Adhesive
This is an 8-inch diameter mirror for a Springfield - style Newtonian telescope. The manufacturer is unknown, but the design is a faithful rendition of Russell W. Porter’s design and instruments made on that design by John Pierce in the 1930s. Mr. Steve Smith, the donor, reported that his uncle, Harvey L. Walsh, found this telescope on a Virginia farm during a trip. He does not know when this happened or where the farm was. Walsh purchased the telescope and then restored it. Smith does not know if it was ever operational, but an inspection reveals that it is complete and should be operational.
Gift of Stephen T. Smith.
