History of the Cape Observatory, 1913
Scope and Contents
'A History and Description of the Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope' by Sir David Gill (London: H.M.S.O.), containing sections on staff, instruments and results, with photographs and illustrations. In the inside pocket at the back of the volume is a 'Diagram of the Geodetic Triangulation of South Africa' and a 'Plan of the Royal Observatory. Cape of Good Hope'.
Dates
- Creation: 1913
Creator
- From the Series: Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Existence and Location of Copies
RGO 41/3b is another copy.
Finding aid date
2007-03-29 09:51:43+00:00
Subject
Geographic
Repository Details
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