Box 5: RGO 101/1/MJ/Y-Z, MK/3/2-54 & 57-75
Container
Contains 2 Results:
Sub-Series
MJ: Miscellaneous Galaxy [GALAXY plate measuring machine], 1970 - 1979
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 101/1/MJ
Scope and Contents
A set of 29 drawings of the GALAXY plate measuring machine at RGO Herstmonceux. The drawings are of five different sizes: V, W, X,Y and Z sized sheets, V being the largest. They were originally held in a single roll titled 'MJ Miscellaneous Galaxy'. The GALAXY plate measuring machine was in use at RGO Herstmonceux from late summer of 1972. It was operated as a national facility for the benefit of UK astronomers and was used on astrometric programmes and for several photometric...
Dates:
1970 - 1979
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
Sub-sub series
MK Miscellaneous RGO General: set 3 - Image Tubes, 1970 - 1972
Sub-sub series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 101/1/MK/3
Scope and Contents
Contents of an original roll titled, 'MK Miscellaneous RGO General, Image tubes, D.H. McMullen'. The roll contained three distinct sets, retained here. Within each set, drawings are arranged by size descending, from 'W' to 'Z'.
Dates:
1970 - 1972
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).