Correspondence on the Cape Observatory, 1949 - 1956
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with government departments regarding the Cape Observatory, covering staffing, the siting of the 40-inch telescope for the Cape Observatory, Markowitz's lunar camera scheme, the proposed transfer of the naval base at Simontown, the Gill Clock, and a proposal for co-operation between the Cape Observatory and the Radcliffe Observatory, Pretoria.
Dates
- Creation: 1949 - 1956
Creator
- From the Series: Jones, Harold Spencer, Sir, 1890 - 1960 (Knight, astronomer) (Person)
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
N1
Finding aid date
2006-06-07 12:26:01+00:00
Subject
- Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope (Organization)
- Radcliffe Observatory, Pretoria (Organization)
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