Astronomy Reserve Collection at Kidbrooke

Just back from a really fascinating trip to the ROG astronomy reserve collection at Kidbrooke. Such a shame that so many of these artefacts can't be displayed at the museum due to lack of space. I'm sure a full report will appear on the website soon, but, in the meantime, I thought I'd post a few images of the tour.

Herschel's 7-foot Newtonian Reflector by MikeMey67, on Flickr

Spare Mirror from Herschel's 40-foot Reflector by MikeMey67, on Flickr

Water Telescope Airy by MikeMey67, on Flickr

Lousie Devoy explains the Airy Water Telescope by MikeMey67, on Flickr

Sheepshanks Refractor Detail of Clockwork Drive on Mount by MikeMey67, on Flickr

Spectroscope used on 28-inch Telescope by MikeMey67, on Flickr

Glass Paperweight Souvenir of the Royal Observatory 1880s by MikeMey67, on Flickr

Many thanks for Mike D for organising the tour, and to Louise Devoy (Curator, Royal Observatory) and Bernie Bryant (Store Manager, Kidbrooke) for taking us around.