Miscellaneous correspondence, 1961 - 1972
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous correspondence, largely between Dr R.H. Stoy and Francis P. Scott, Director of the Seven Inch Transit Circle Division of the U.S. Naval Observatory, with other letters from Dr B.D. Yallop, Doctor I.J. Shapiro and Dr W.A. Rasmussen. The subjects covered include proposals for a reorganisation of the International Astronomical Union; the preparation of a catalogue of Southern Reference Stars; the FK4 Star List; and general matters relating to work on these programmes.
Dates
- Creation: 1961 - 1972
Creator
- From the Series: Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2006-08-07 11:37:37+00:00
Subject
- International Astronomical Union (Organization)
- Stoy, Richard Hugh, 1910 - 1994 (astronomer) (Person)
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