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Correspondence on the meridian circle, 1948 - 1956

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 9/135

Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding the meridian circle, including letters from A. Danjon to Richard Woolley concerning the determination of longitude, 1956; letters from R. Atkinson concerning the analysis of measurements made with the meridian circle, 1950; and drawing No. 4591 of the 7-inch transit circle 'Copenhagen', showing the proposed arrangement of the axis thrust block, 22 June 1948, prepared by Sir Howard Grubb, Parsons and Co. Ltd.

Dates

  • Creation: 1948 - 1956

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

C18

Finding aid date

2006-06-07 11:55:19+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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