'Greenwich Observations 1852 Description of Transit Circle', Plates I-XVI, 1852
Scope and Contents
A set of original drawings for Plates I-XVI of Airy's 1852 publication, 'Description of the Transit Circle for the Royal Observatory, Greenwich'. All are drawn in pencil on card and are titled. Many have additional annotations.
Dates
- Creation: 1852
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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Extent
16 sheet(s) (Four plan chest folders)
Repository Details
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