Box RGO 83/1/1-2: Box 1
Container
Contains 2 Results:
File
Requests for astronomical information (UK general): correspondents A-D, 1968 - 1974
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 83/1/1
Scope and Contents
Contents of a file so titled. Requests for information, photographs, posters and literature on astronomy and space, the sun, Moon, Herstmonceux Castle, clocks, and telescopes, etc. Many of the requests are from children or teachers doing school projects.The file includes requests for information on subjects such as artificial satellites, comets, Flamsteed’s well, planetary satellites, eclipses, and requests for advice on careers in astronomy, etc. Some letters provide...
Dates:
1968 - 1974
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
Requests for astronomical information (UK general): correspondents E-K, 1968 - 1974
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 83/1/2
Scope and Contents
Contents of a file so titled. Requests for information, photographs, posters and literature on astronomy and space, the sun, moon, planets, telescopes, observatories, and Time, etc. Many are from children doing school projects, teachers seeking educational resources or amateur astronomers.The letters include requests for information on subjects such as earthshine, eclipses, artificial satellites, the distances to the nearest galaxies, the Isaac Newton Telescope, asteroids, comets...
Dates:
1968 - 1974
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).