View of 28-inch (Great Equatorial) Dome from Greenwich Park, 1948
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 220/2/1/7/6
Scope and Contents
Photograph showing 1) the war damaged dome and 2) the repaired brickwork around the double doors onto balcony which was breached in December 1947 when the telescope was being removed for transportation to Herstmonceux.
Dates
- Creation: 1948
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Management Group:
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Extent
1 item(s) (1 item) : black and white photograph
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2020-01-09 16:58:06+00:00
Topical
Repository Details
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