Comparisons of standard bars, 1852 - 1853
Scope and Contents
Comparisons of bars made by R. Sheepshanks for the Standards Commission. The bars were of different metals and alloys, and in some cases it appears that expansion rates were being measured. There is also a proposal by R. Sheepshanks for the construction of end-bars.
Dates
- Creation: 1852 - 1853
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
D3/16
Finding aid date
2006-01-06 11:41:12+00:00
Subject
- Sheepshanks, Richard, 1794 - 1855 (astronomer) (Person)
- Standards Commission (Organization)
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