Correspondence on Siding Spring Observatory, 1969-06-26 - 1969-07-25
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding the building design and layout at the Siding Spring Observatory, including Redman's correspondence with Hermann Wehner concerning the modified darkroom-layout, with a drawing, and also the dome layout, which Redman has discussed with R. Griffin, R.V. Willstrop and W. Sargent; a letter from M.H. Jeffery enclosing a copy of Macdonald, Wagner and Priddle's report on mountain top development, 11 July 1969; a letter from Jeffery, 23 July 1969, referring to his visit to Britain in August; and a letter from A.W. Rodgers, 23 July 1969, giving his views on the dome layout and the provision of social facilities for observers.
Dates
- Creation: 1969-06-26 - 1969-07-25
Creator
- From the Series: Redman, Roderick Oliver, 1905 - 1975 (physicist) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
36 page(s)
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2007-03-15 14:54:01+00:00
Subject
- Rodgers, Alexander William, 1932 - 1997 (astronomer) (Person)
- Siding Spring Observatory (Organization)
- Jeffery, Michael, 1969 (engineer) (Person)
- Willstrop, Roderick Vernon, fl1957 - 1975 (optical designer) (Person)
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