Astronomical methods and instruments, 1862 - 1866
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous astronomical methods, new inventions and instruments sent in by various scientists and interested parties. The correspondents include W. De La Rue, E. Dunkin, H.A.E.A. Fayé, U.J.J. Le Verrier, W. Lassell, Lord Rosse and F.A.T. Winnecke. There are pieces on barrel and water clocks, an article on the Royal Observatory from 'The Engineer', improved diaphragms for determining star magnitudes, finding longitude and latitude at sea, observations of Sirius for navigation and instrument catalogues. There are also drawings of a governor and a photograph of a drawing of a telescope due for Melbourne.
Dates
- Creation: 1862 - 1866
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 archive box(es) (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
L4/15
Finding aid date
2006-01-06 11:34:49+00:00
Subject
- Rue, Warren De La, 1815 - 1889 (chemist and astronomer) (Person)
- Verrier, Urbain Jean Joseph Le, 1811 - 1877 (astronomer) (Person)
- Dunkin, Edwin, 1821 - 1898 (astronomer) (Person)
- Fayé, Herve Auguste Etienne Albans, 1814 - 1902 (astronomer) (Person)
- Lassell, William, 1799 - 1880 (astronomer) (Person)
- Parsons, William, 1800 - 1867 (3rd Earl of Rosse, astronomer) (Person)
- Winnecke, Friedrich August Theodor, 1835 - 1897 (astronomer) (Person)
Repository Details
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