Box 29: RGO 101/1/SK/X/93b, 2/5 & 18, 3/6/3/2, 4 & 25-34
Container
Contains 13 Results:
Sub-Series
SK: RGO Sketches, 1954-1976 and 1981-1983
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 101/1/SK
Scope and Contents
A miscellaneous set of drawings relating to various telescopes and buildings, including the Anglo Australian Telescope (A.A.T.), Isaac Newton Telescope (I.N.T.), Cook Reversible Transit Circle (R.T.C.), the Yapp Spectrograph, the 150" Stellar Telescope at Kitt Peak and the Unit Spectrograph, Pretoria. Also included are drawings of the proposed sundial for the 1975 RGO tercentenary celebration. Originally rolled together in five rolls titled 'SK RGO Sketches'. Includes drawings of three sizes...
Dates:
1954-1976 and 1981-1983
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).
File
Unit Specth. [Spectrograph] Polarisation Analyser, undated (c.1974) and 1980
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 101/1/SK/X/93
Scope and Contents
Drawing No. X SK 281. Scale: 1/1. In pencil on tracing paper with printed border. Drawn by C. West. Five related photocopied drawings were originally attached by paperclip (now in a separate folder); each are numbered in blue ink 'X SK 281/1-5' and signed M. Waite 4/80.
Dates:
undated (c.1974) and 1980
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).
File
28" Refractor, Royal Observatory Greenwich, 1879 and c.1885-1893
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 101/2/18
Scope and Contents
A set of technical drawings of the 28" Refractor from the Royal Observatory, Greenwich; many are fragments. The refractor was ordered in 1885 from Sir Howard Grubb of Dublin and brought into use in 1893 when it was installed in the Great Equatorial Building. It went out of active use during the war until 1957, when it was moved to the new observatory buildings at Herstmonceux and mounted in Equatorial Dome F for active use. It was later donated to the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich...
Dates:
1879 and c.1885-1893
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).
File
'Plan of the Buildings & Grounds of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, [1845] with explanation and history' by George Airy, 1845-1847
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 101/2/5
Scope and Contents
'Extracted from the introduction to the Greenwich Observations'. Reprints for the years 1847 (seven duplicate copies), with 1845 'addendum' version titled 'Royal Observatory, Greenwich Plan of the Buildings and Grounds'.
Dates:
1845-1847
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
Time and Nautical Almanac Building, Herstmonceux: Time Block, 1954 - 1956
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 101/3/6/3
Scope and Contents
Plans by Brian O'Rorke. All prints on paper.
Dates:
1954 - 1956
Conditions Governing Access:
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Item
T. & N.A. Building, Time Block, Sub-Basement Plan, 21 Sep. 1955
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 101/3/6/3/2
Scope and Contents
Drawing No. 0421/477. Print dated 21 Sep. 1955 from a plan dated 6 Sep. 1954 [folded]. Scale: one quarter inch to one foot.
Dates:
21 Sep. 1955
Conditions Governing Access:
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Maps, Plans and Technical Drawings
/
RGO Herstmonceux: buildings, telescopes and site plans
/
West Building (Time and Nautical Almanac Building) and Works Pound, Herstmonceux
/
Time and Nautical Almanac Building, Herstmonceux: Time Block
Item
T. & N.A. Building, Time Block, Basement Plan [annotated copy], 27 Sep. 1954
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 101/3/6/3/4
Scope and Contents
Annotated copy of the plan catalogued at RGO 101/3/6/3/2, Drawing No. 0422/478. Print dated 27 Sep. 1954 from a plan dated 7 Sep. 1954. Scale: one quarter inch to one foot. Annotated in pencil.
Dates:
27 Sep. 1954
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Maps, Plans and Technical Drawings
/
RGO Herstmonceux: buildings, telescopes and site plans
/
West Building (Time and Nautical Almanac Building) and Works Pound, Herstmonceux
/
Time and Nautical Almanac Building, Herstmonceux: Time Block
File
Details of Ducts in Sub-Basement, 30 Dec. 1955 and 16 Jan. 1956
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 101/3/6/3/25-26
Scope and Contents
Drawing No. 6900: 772. Two prints of a plan by Brian O'Rorke from 28 Dec. 1955; scale 1: 500.
Dates:
30 Dec. 1955 and 16 Jan. 1956
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Maps, Plans and Technical Drawings
/
RGO Herstmonceux: buildings, telescopes and site plans
/
West Building (Time and Nautical Almanac Building) and Works Pound, Herstmonceux
/
Time and Nautical Almanac Building, Herstmonceux: Time Block
File
Drawings of West Building Time Department Control Room lighting, undated [c.1954-1956]
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 101/3/6/3/27-29
Scope and Contents
Includes two printed drawing by Brian O'Rorke and a hand-drawn sketch of ducts on tracing paper.
Dates:
undated [c.1954-1956]
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Maps, Plans and Technical Drawings
/
RGO Herstmonceux: buildings, telescopes and site plans
/
West Building (Time and Nautical Almanac Building) and Works Pound, Herstmonceux
/
Time and Nautical Almanac Building, Herstmonceux: Time Block
File
Details of Ducts in Basement Control Rooms, 11 and 16 January 1956
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 101/3/6/3/30-31
Scope and Contents
Drawing No. 6046:734 by Brian O'Rorke. Two copies, printed 11 & 16 Jan. 1956 from a drawing dated 28 Oct. 1955. Both are annotated, one in pencil, one in red ink.
Dates:
11 and 16 January 1956
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Maps, Plans and Technical Drawings
/
RGO Herstmonceux: buildings, telescopes and site plans
/
West Building (Time and Nautical Almanac Building) and Works Pound, Herstmonceux
/
Time and Nautical Almanac Building, Herstmonceux: Time Block
Item
Details of Ducts in Control and Clock Rooms, 12 and 16 January 1956
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 101/3/6/3/32
Scope and Contents
Drawing No. 6902:774 by Brian O'Rorke. Print of a plan dated 12 Jan. 1956.
Dates:
12 and 16 January 1956
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Maps, Plans and Technical Drawings
/
RGO Herstmonceux: buildings, telescopes and site plans
/
West Building (Time and Nautical Almanac Building) and Works Pound, Herstmonceux
/
Time and Nautical Almanac Building, Herstmonceux: Time Block
Item
Photocopied drawing of anti-vibration mounting for quartz crystal and oven [Time Block?], 8 February 1956
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 101/3/6/3/33
Scope and Contents
Photocopy on paper.
Dates:
8 February 1956
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Maps, Plans and Technical Drawings
/
RGO Herstmonceux: buildings, telescopes and site plans
/
West Building (Time and Nautical Almanac Building) and Works Pound, Herstmonceux
/
Time and Nautical Almanac Building, Herstmonceux: Time Block
Item
Drawing of Time Block, Clock and Control Rooms Supply Panels for Equipment Racks, August 1956
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 101/3/6/3/34
Scope and Contents
Chatham Yard E.E.M. Dept. Drawing No. EEM/YM/5169, Sheet 1 of 2. Scale: 3/4 life-size. Print on paper.
Dates:
August 1956
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
/
Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
/
Maps, Plans and Technical Drawings
/
RGO Herstmonceux: buildings, telescopes and site plans
/
West Building (Time and Nautical Almanac Building) and Works Pound, Herstmonceux
/
Time and Nautical Almanac Building, Herstmonceux: Time Block