Burbidge, Eleanor Margaret, 1919 (astronomer)
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Found in 30 Collections and/or Records:
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Papers on site testing, 1963 - 1973
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 11/1
Scope and Contents
Papers regarding the testing of suitable sites for astronomical telescopes:A copy of 'Kitt Peak National Observatory Contributions', No. 45, entitled 'First report on the site selection survey for the National Astronomical Observatory', 1963 reprint (originally issued in 1958).A copy of a report in German by V.H. Elsässer of the Max Plank Institut für Astronomie concerning site testing in Spain, 1970.A memorandum by J.B. Alexander entitled 'Possible Site of the...
Dates:
1963 - 1973
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Personal correspondence, A-H, 1963 - 1964
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 10/914
Scope and Contents
Personal correspondence of Sir Richard Woolley regarding invitations, awards, lectures, committees, dinners and other subjects. There is correspondence with magazines and publishers concerning books and articles; with tradesmen, banks and insurance companies; with various societies, universities, schools, observatories and other institutions; and with various individuals. The correspondents include Dr Atkinson; Professor Blaauw, Groningen; E.M. Burbidge; O.J. Eggen, Palomar; Dr Farrukh,...
Dates:
1963 - 1964
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Reduction of the Moon's place, 1762 - 1792
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/131
Scope and Contents
Reductions of the Moon's place in comparison with tables, 1763-1771, and calculations by Mr Hollins of the Moon's transit, 1772, by George Gilpin on the Moon's places, 1768-1776, by William Bayly on the Moon, 1766-1775, and by Reuben Burrows on the Moon, 1762-1770. There are also reductions of the Moon's place, 1781-1782, and references to reduced observations, 1783-1792.
Dates:
1762 - 1792
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Summary of a N.H.O. meeting, 1972
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 37/896
Scope and Contents
A summary of the conclusions of a meeting held on 20 November 1972, chaired by E.M. Burbidge, regarding the future Northern Hemisphere Observatory, with written comments added by Redman.
Dates:
1972
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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The separation of the posts of RGO Director and Astronomer Royal, 1968-11 - 1972-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 147/3/1
Scope and Contents
File concerning the SRC’s decision to separate the posts of RGO Director and Astronomer Royal. When Astronomer Royal, Sir Richard Woolley was approaching retirement at the end of 1971, it became known that the SRC wanted the title of Astronomer Royal to be divorced from the job of Director RGO. There was strong opposition from RGO staff, as well as the two Astronomers Royal. The ultimate decision rested with the Government (Margaret Thatcher, as Secretary of State Education). She agreed to...
Dates:
1968-11 - 1972-07
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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