Correspondence on Cape Observatory instruments, 1950 - 1956
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding the instruments of the Cape Observatory, covering the collimator lens, the 40-inch telescope, the regraduation of the movable circle of the Cape reversible transit circle, the Cape 18-inch reflector, and the recording microphotometer and silkworm threads for the telescope and microphotometer eye pieces.
Dates
- 1950 - 1956
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
N3
Finding aid date
2006-06-07 12:26:12+00:00
Creator
- From the Series: Jones, Harold Spencer, Sir, 1890 - 1960 (Knight, astronomer) (Person)
Repository Details
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