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'Greenwich Observations 1852 Description of Transit Circle', preliminary drawings for plates, 1852

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 101/2/10/51-81

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

Conditions Governing Access

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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

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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