Melbourne Observatory and RTC, 1920 and 1947
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 91/8
Scope and Contents
The Melbourne Reversible Transit Circle, built in 1883, was shipped to Greenwich in 1947 for installation at RGO Herstmonceux. It was never installed or used there however, and was instead returned to Melbourne in 1978.
Dates
- Creation: 1920 and 1947
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Extent
2 folder(s) : paper; black and white photographs
Subject
- Melbourne Observatory (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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Cambridge University Library
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Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
all other enquiries: mss@lib.cam.ac.uk