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Huygens-type simple microscope
Christiaan Huygens (1629-1695)Vers 1680
Musée des Confluences
Lyon, France
This veritable jewel was designed by the famous Dutch astronomer and physicist Christiaan Huygens (1629-1695). He succeeded in creating a high performance, easy to use instrument thanks to a diaphragm and the object revolver. It was made and engraved by Jean de Pouilly for a clientele of wealthy amateurs.
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- Title: Huygens-type simple microscope
- Creator: Christiaan Huygens (1629-1695)
- Date created: Vers 1680
- Location: France (Paris)
- Physical Dimensions: H: 14,5 cm; L: 4,5 cm; D: 2,8 cm
- Provenance: Giordano Collection
- Subject Keywords: science and technology, History of Science, History of Science, permanent exhibition, microscope
- Type: Microscope
- Rights: Musée des Confluences (Lyon, France) © Olivier Garcin
- External Link: Learn more at the museum website
- Medium: brass, ivory, glass
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