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John Browning, F.R.A.S., F.M.S., F.M.S.L. 1835 - 1925

John Browning (1835-1925) was one of the best telescope and spectroscope manufactures of his time. He had a flourishing scientific instrument business, first at 111 Minories, London and then at 63 Strand, London, throughout the mid to late nineteenth century. Browning was a member of a family having numerous instrument makers. His family’s instrument company was in business for about 145 years, closing with his retirement in 1905.

Browning wrote numerous articles and books on astronomical instruments and spectroscopes. During the late 1860’s Browning collaborated with George With of Hereford, who had developed notable skill at grinding and polishing large reflecting mirrors to meet the need of wealthy families desire for garden observatories. With’s mirrors were of very high quality and Browning sought to provide an affordable mounting for them. Both alt-azimuth and equatorial mountings were offered.