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Case for John Browning Prism Spectroscope
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Case for John Browning Prism Spectroscope
Category
Science and Technology
Classification
CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Optical T&E - Case, Optical Instrument
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Object Origin
Manufacturer:
Browning, Mr. John
Place of Production:
London, England
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Wooden rectangular box. In the center of the lid is a gold oval wih black text. Silver text is hand-painted on the lower right corner of the lid.
Marks: On sticker at center: "ILL. INST. of TECH. / NO. G-459 / PHYSICS DEPT." Corner: "PG455"
Measurements: Object:
Height: 3 in, Length: 7.75 in, Width: 5.75 in
Weight: 1.025 lbs
Credit
Gift of Bert Benade, 2009.11.2b
Display Status
On Exhibit
Case for John Browning Prism Spectroscope
About: Case for John Browning Prism Spectroscope
About: Case for John Browning Prism Spectroscope
Made in London in the early twentieth century, this box contains the components of a brass prism spectroscope made by John Browning. This is an instrument used to separate light into its various wavelengths, which appear as different colors. Because each wavelength of light has a different index of refraction, these different wavelengths disperse from the prism inside the spectroscope at varying angles.
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