Papers on the British Geodetic Survey, 1851 - 1854
Scope and Contents
Papers relating to the British Geodetic Survey, including comparisons of the Ordnance standard thermometer with other thermometers; a map of the Trigonometrical Points in the Lerwick area; a paper titled 'Notes on the proper method to be used for Reduction of the Grand Triangulation of the British Survey, by G B Airy'; prints of Airy's zenith sector in position for observing and in plan; a copy of a printed paper by Matthew Collins on Clairaut's Theorem; a printed paper by J.L. Murphy on the figure of the Earth; and a printed paper by C.W. Merrifield on spheroidal navigation, extracted from a booklet.
Dates
- Creation: 1851 - 1854
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Extent
1 archive box(es) (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
C2/154
Finding aid date
2006-01-06 11:43:30+00:00
Repository Details
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