Equipment for transit stations, 1874
Scope and Contents
A handwritten list by Tupman of Government Stores to be issued to each station of the 1874 Transit of Venus Expedition. The list includes telescopes, clocks, chronometers, meteorological instruments and various items supplied by contractors. There is also a printed list of provisions.
Dates
- Creation: 1874
Creator
- From the Series: Tupman, George Lyon, 1838 - 1922 (astronomer) (Person)
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2007-05-23 13:45:05+00:00
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