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Papers on the I.N.T., 1948 - 1962

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 10/638

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous papers regarding the Isaac Newton Telescope, including a report by R.O. Redman on angular resolution and telescope speed; a memorandum on unvignetted fields; a note on automatic following telescopes; a report on arguments in favour of a wide-angle 100-inch telescope; a report on observing programmes for a 100-inch reflector; a report on the choice of thickness for the 100-inch mirror; an interim report for the overall design report; a paper by R. Atkinson on a Combination Paraboloid-Schmidt Reflector; a report by C.R. Burch on a proposed 2-Sphere 1-Plate Aplanat 100-inch telescope; a comparative study of some optical systems suggested for the Isaac Newton Telescope by E.H. Linfoot; a report on field correctors for parabolic mirrors; a memorandum on the mechanical design of the Isaac Newton Telescope; and various Board of Management papers.

Dates

  • Creation: 1948 - 1962

Creator

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).

Extent

1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)

Language of Materials

English

Finding aid date

2006-06-30 08:58:11+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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