'Greenwich Observations 1852 Description of Transit Circle', preliminary drawings for plates, 1852
Scope and Contents
Various drawings of Airy's Transit Circle. Most or all are preliminary plate drawings for Airy's 1852 publication, 'Description of the Transit Circle for the Royal Observatory, Greenwich', drawn in pencil (bulk) or pencil and ink. Many are untitled. Includes a set numbered I-XI.
Dates
- Creation: 1852
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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Extent
31 sheet(s) (Five plan chest folders)
Dimensions
Size range: 39 x 14 cm to 52 x 39.5 cm
Repository Details
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