Correspondence between David Thomas and Humphry M. Smith, 1964 - 1967
Scope and Contents
Comprises correspondence between David Thomas at Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, and Humphry M. Smith at Royal Greenwich Observatory, Herstmonceux. The correspondence includes letters about the shipping of an astrolabe and papers to South Africa, astrolabe results, and International Astronomical Union (IAU) Commissions 4, 19 and 31. Enclosures mentioned in the letters appear to have been removed before deposit.
Dates
- Creation: 1964 - 1967
Creator
- From the Series: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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Extent
1 folder(s) : Paper
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