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Correspondence on microphotometers, 1951 - 1957

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 9/121

Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding microphotometers, including letters from the Cambridge Instrument Co. Ltd regarding a two dimensional microscope for the photographic zenith tube plates, 1957; letters from the Royal Greenwich Observatory to the Admiralty regarding the presentation of two photo-electric multipliers to the R.G.O. by A. Lallemand of Paris, 1957; correspondence regarding the return of the 'Visual Brodhun Photometer', which had been on loan to the Oxford University Observatory, 1955; correspondence regarding a photographic zenith tube plate measuring machine, 1953; brochure from Askania-Werke giving particulars of the 'Askania Comparator', 1953; and correspondence with Professor J.S. Mitchell of Cambridge University regarding the sale to him of the Cambridge microphotometer for the sum of £450, 1951.

Dates

  • Creation: 1951 - 1957

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

C7

Finding aid date

2006-06-07 11:54:25+00:00

Includes index.

Subject

Repository Details

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