MJ: Miscellaneous Galaxy [GALAXY plate measuring machine], 1970 - 1979
Scope and Contents
A set of 29 drawings of the GALAXY plate measuring machine at RGO Herstmonceux. The drawings are of five different sizes: V, W, X,Y and Z sized sheets, V being the largest. They were originally held in a single roll titled 'MJ Miscellaneous Galaxy'.
The GALAXY plate measuring machine was in use at RGO Herstmonceux from late summer of 1972. It was operated as a national facility for the benefit of UK astronomers and was used on astrometric programmes and for several photometric investigations.
Dates
- Creation: 1970 - 1979
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
29 sheet(s) (in 1 tube and 1 boxed roll) : paper
Bibliography
Repository Details
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