Hunter, Alan, 1912 - 1995 (astronomer)
Person
Found in 57 Collections and/or Records:
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Dr Alan Hunter, 1984-05-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 86/3/2
Scope and Contents
Alan Hunter, former Director of the Royal Greenwich Observatory, talking to S. Malin about his life and work at the Old Royal Observatory. He discusses: staff structure before the War; his background and training; descriptions of the ORO; the approach of the War; descriptions of individuals; eclipse observational work; choice of sites and move to Herstmonceux; failings of the Greenwich site; the Admiralty's attitude to the ORO; descriptions of Spencer Jones and Woolley; his air crash during...
Dates:
1984-05-11
Conditions Governing Access:
This item is restricted (preservation copy). Please request access copy catalogued at RGO 86/3/7/2. The provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) apply to access.
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Letter from Alan Hunter, 1960 - 1961
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 10/246
Scope and Contents
A letter from Alan Hunter to Sir Richard Woolley regarding his success in finding a clear night at Mount Palomar.
Dates:
1960 - 1961
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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Letter from Alan Hunter, 1960-02-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 10/253
Scope and Contents
A letter from Alan Hunter to Sir Richard Woolley regarding the successes and failures of his observing trip to the Mount Wilson and Palomar Observatories.
Dates:
1960-02-26
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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Letter from Alan Hunter, 1964-08-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 37/387
Scope and Contents
A handwritten letter from Alan Hunter containing an account of his visit to Western Australia, mentioning the proposed Singleton site and the new Perth Observatory site, and including his thoughts on sites for the Anglo-Australian Telescope and the dominant influences.
Dates:
1964-08-07
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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Letter from Alan Hunter, 1966-08-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 48/557
Scope and Contents
A letter from Alan Hunter to I.F. Guest, Longbourne, Stevens and Powell, returning various papers (not included).
Dates:
1966-08-22
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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Letter on a prime focus cage, 1965-08-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 10/893
Scope and Contents
A letter from A. Hunter to I.A. Learmouth of the Science Research Council explaining the need for the purchase of a prime focus cage which was not envisaged in the original estimates.
Dates:
1965-08-09
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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Letter to Alan Hunter, 1959-12-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 10/240
Scope and Contents
A letter from Sir Richard Woolley to Alan Hunter at the Mount Wilson and Palomar Observatories regarding the two-line binary HD 27149.
Dates:
1959-12-31
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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Letter to Alan Hunter, 1960-01-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 10/241
Scope and Contents
A letter from Sir Richard Woolley to Alan Hunter requesting a plate of HD 29310 and discussing a systematic difference between the four giants measured off Olin Wilson's plates in 1959 and all the dwarf stars.
Dates:
1960-01-04
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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Letter to Alan Hunter, 1960-01-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 10/242
Scope and Contents
A letter from Sir Richard Woolley to Alan Hunter requesting a plate of HD 293210 and concerning the allocation of time on the telescopes at the Mount Wilson and Palomar Observatories and other matters.
Dates:
1960-01-04
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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Letter to Alan Hunter, 1960-01-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 10/244
Scope and Contents
A letter from Sir Richard Woolley to Alan Hunter regarding a letter sent to Olin Wilson.
Dates:
1960-01-11
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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Letter to Alan Hunter, 1960-02-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 10/249
Scope and Contents
A letter from Sir Richard Woolley to Alan Hunter regarding the proposed publication of Cape results in the Royal Greenwich Bulletins.
Dates:
1960-02-01
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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Letter to Olin Wilson, 1960-01-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 10/243
Scope and Contents
A letter from Sir Richard Woolley to Olin Wilson regarding Alan Hunter's difficulty in obtaining time on the Mount Wilson and Palomar telescopes to do the work on the Hyades requested by Woolley.
Dates:
1960-01-11
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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Letters on the 1964 Annual Meeting, 1964-04 - 1964-05-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 55/8
Scope and Contents
Two letters from G.W. Fisher, Secretary, Hydrographic Department, Ministry of Defence, regard the Annual Meeting of the Board of Visitors at the Royal Greenwich Observatory on 6 June 1964: a circular letter, April 1964, containing details of the Annual Meeting, with a questionnaire regarding attendance and Fisher's compliments slip; and an annotated letter to Alan Hunter, Royal Greenwich Observatory, 14 May 1964, regarding attendance at the Annual Meeting.
Dates:
1964-04 - 1964-05-14
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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Notes on the A.A.T., 1966
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 37/682
Scope and Contents
Notes on a meeting on 3 February 1966 to discuss the Anglo-Australian 150-inch Telescope, with a memorandum for the meeting by Alan Hunter dated 26 January 1966. There are also papers entitled 'Proposed 150-inch Telescope in Australia', dated 7 July 1964.
Dates:
1966
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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Papers of Alan Hunter, 1934 - 1978
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 12
Scope and Contents
The collection contains a wide range of material relating to the activities of the Royal Greenwich Observatory during Dr Hunter's time as Director, with some additional papers from other periods. The majority of the papers belong to three main categories: the internal affairs of the Observatory, especially staffing and structuring; the meetings and activities of various boards and committees; and the design, acquisition and use of instruments and other equipment, particularly cosmic ray...
Dates:
1934 - 1978
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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Papers of the 1974 conference, 1974
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 56/8
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and other papers regarding the 1974 Herstmonceux Conference:1. OrganisationA circular describing the conference; the programme and agenda; two copies of a list of delegates; and a blank application form for attending the conference.2. AttendanceCorrespondence arranging the attendance of delegates: C.A. Murray to Sir Martin Ryle inviting him to attend; Murray to W. Fricke suggesting that he write a paper to be presented at the conference; Murray...
Dates:
1974
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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Papers on an observatory for Chile, 1961 - 1962
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 10/921
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding a proposed observatory in Chile to be run as a joint European establishment, with minutes of meetings, a drawing and specification of a 40-inch telescope, and a short letter from A. Hunter stating that British participation has been withdrawn.
Dates:
1961 - 1962
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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Papers on quartz clocks, 1945 - 1963
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 9/626
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and papers regarding quartz clocks, including the following items:Correspondence with M.L. Bateman and A. Hunter regarding the new the 'Isatome' portable quartz clock, 1963.Letter from H.M. Smith to the Division of Scientific Intelligence, Ministry of Defence, regarding Russian work on quartz clocks, 1957.Correspondence with H.M. Smith concerning the Time Department's move to Herstmonceux and the performance of ring crystals, including graphs,...
Dates:
1945 - 1963
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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Papers on restructuring, 1972 - 1974
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 13/1/1/1
Scope and Contents
General papers regarding the restructuring of the Royal Greenwich Observatory, including a draft CVN on 'Vacancies for Experienced Engineers'; an extract on arrangements with the Australian National University regarding the Staffing Establishment; scientific justifications for a F.L. submission; 'Almanacs and Time Division, General Notice No. 1' by G.A. Wilkins; an official circular by A. Hunter on the reorganisation of the R.G.O.; 'Implementation of Proposed Restructuring Plan' by D.V....
Dates:
1972 - 1974
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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Papers on the 48-inch telescope, 1972 - 1974
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 11/13
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and papers regarding the 48-inch Schmidt Telescope at Siding Spring:Correspondence with V.C. Reddish, Edinburgh, 1972, requesting E.M. Burbidge's attendance at a meeting in Canberra, and including a copy of the 48-inch Schmidt Advisory Committee report SCH25, dealing mainly with the choice of wavebands for which corrector plates should be provided.Report by V.C. Reddish entitled 'Southern Sky Surveys: Co-operation with ESO', 1972, with a letter from Reddish to...
Dates:
1972 - 1974
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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Papers on the A.S.R. Review Panel, 1973
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 11/32
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and papers regarding the Astronomy, Space and Radio Review Panel:A letter from R. Lindgren on the A.S.R. Review Panel and the Royal Greenwich Observatory's role in the future, 1973.A letter from R. St. J. Walker asking for the views of senior staff on the future of the R.G.O., 1973.A letter from H.H. Atkinson, 1973, enclosing a letter from J. Ring of Imperial College, London, giving his views on the Astronomy, Space and Radio Review.Memorandum...
Dates:
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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Papers on the Festival of Britain, 1948 - 1951
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 9/664
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and papers regarding the Festival of Britain, 1951, relating mainly to the exhibits to be shown. The papers include the following items:Correspondence regarding the setting up of a Scientific Advisory Panel on Astronomy, 1948-1949, including letters from R.O. Redman requesting A. Hunter to act as the Royal Astronomical Society representative; letters from I. Cox, Director, Science, Festival of Britain 1951, to A. Hunter, enclosing a summary of requirements for...
Dates:
1948 - 1951
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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Papers on the Royal Astronomical Society, 1957 - 1963
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 9/600
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and papers regarding the Royal Astronomical Society, including agenda and minutes of meetings of committees and the Council; officers' reports; notices and programmes for ordinary meetings; correspondence on speakers and club guests; material concerning papers to be read or refereed; correspondence concerning grants for travel, publications and research; and correspondence regarding the arrangements for lectures given by the Astronomer Royal. The papers include the following...
Dates:
1957 - 1963
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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Papers on the Royal Astronomical Society, 1949 - 1957
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 9/601
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and papers regarding the Royal Astronomical Society, including notices of meetings; programmes; correspondence concerning papers to be read; memorandum concerning attendance at meetings, travel arrangements, etc.; correspondence on subscriptions; and correspondence, photographs and reports regarding the Isaac Newton Telescope. The correspondents include Dr J.A. Ratcliffe, Dr W. Heintz, G.J. Whitrow, C.W. Allen, A.W. Rodgers, Professor H. Bondi, Professor J.H. Oort, Dr A. Hogg,...
Dates:
1949 - 1957
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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Papers on the South African Astronomical Observatory, 1970 - 1973
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/207
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and reports regarding the budget and staff complement of the South African Astronomical Observatory. There is material concerning proposals for staffing needs; the transfer of Cape staff; advertisements and applications for various posts; the budget for 1972-1973; the future of the Lyot heliograph and kinetheodolite, 1972; and the tapering fund of contributions to the South African Astronomical Observatory from the Science Research Council. The correspondence is largely...
Dates:
1970 - 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).