Correspondence and printed lists relating to the loan of apparatus to the Royal Society, 1897; the Science Museum, Kensington, 1912-46; and H.F. Newall, n.d., 1897 - 1946
Scope and Contents
Include drawings and correspondence concerning the 3 foot reflecting telescope, 1912 onwards; the revolving dome to house the same, with photographs; letters from C.R. Burch to Professor Stratton on mirror to be refigured, 1930s.
Dates
- Creation: 1897 - 1946
Creator
- From the Fonds: Cambridge University Observatory (Organization)
- From the Fonds: Airy, George Biddell, Sir, 1801 - 1892 (Knight, astronomer) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Newall, Hugh Frank, 1857 - 1944 (astronomer) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Challis, James, 1803 - 1882 (astronomer and physicist) (Person)
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Extent
1 folder(s) (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2000-08-10 08:48:41+00:00
Subject
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