View of the Royal Observatory from the south-east, with garden in the foreground, 1844 - 1845
Scope and Contents
Pencil drawing of the Royal Observatory Greenwich, thought to be the work of Elizabeth Smith. This drawing shows the Altazimuth Dome (middle of the image) between the hot house and the Quadrant Room. Airy built the three-storey Altazimuth Dome, with its low wooden drum, in 1844.
This is a slightly closer view of the Altazimuth Dome than that at [RGO 116/3/13]. Similar views of the Observatory by Elizabeth and her sister, Caroline Smith, drawn before the addition of the dome, can be seen at [RGO 116/3/2] and [RGO 116/4/1-2].
Dates
- Creation: 1844 - 1845
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 item(s) (1 drawing) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
232 x 336 mm
Bibliography
Date information
DateText: circa.
Finding aid date
2014-10-14 12:06:27+00:00
Repository Details
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