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Firminger, Thomas, 1775-1861 (astronomer)

 Person

Biography

Thomas Firminger (1775-1861), assistant to 5th Astronomer Royal, Nevil Maskelyne, at Greenwich 1799-1811

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

 Series

Thomas Firminger: Correspondence and papers, 8 Jan. 1803-24 Nov. 1861 (Circa)

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8856/1-10
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Mainly correspondence but includes other papers.

Dates: 8 Jan. 1803-24 Nov. 1861 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: 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).
 Series

Thomas Firminger: Letters to [?] Epps, 2 Nov. 1805-15 Dec. 1806

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8856/317-320
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Artificial collection of single item or small collection accessions. Mainly correspondence but includes other papers.

Dates: 2 Nov. 1805-15 Dec. 1806
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: 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).