Box 1: RGO 156/1/1-3
Container
Contains 3 Results:
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Register of photographs with the Thompson Equatorial, titled '26" and 30" [Plates] 201-1270, 1898 Oct. 31 - 1903 Feb. 1', 31 October 1898 - 1 February 1903 and December 1965
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 156/1/1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten register of photographic plates (nos 201-1270) made with the Thompson Equatorial Group between 31 October 1898 and 1 February 1903. Prefaced with a note on photographs taken before 31 October, including how many were destroyed or retained. There were no photographs with the Thompson Equatorial between 8 July and 2 August 1898. The note mentions that numbering from 31 October 1898 would begin at 201, running consecutively regardless of which instrument was in use.Entry...
Dates:
31 October 1898 - 1 February 1903 and December 1965
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).
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'Register of photographs taken with the Thompson Equatorial from 1903 Feb. 2, No. 1271, to 1907 Dec. 14, No. 2854', 2 February 1903 - 14 December 1907 and February 1966
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 156/1/2
Scope and Contents
Volume of printed 'Forms No.282' with handwritten entries for photographic plates (nos 1271-2854) made with the Thompson Equatorial Group. Entries give the following information: plate number, date, object photographed, clock times of exposure (begun, ended, duration), mean of clock times, clock error, observer (initials of), instrument, focus, plate (type, e.g. Monarch, Empress, Rocket etc.), and remarks (e.g. 'cloudy', 'good', etc.). A loose note from W.B. to Mr Davidson on...
Dates:
2 February 1903 - 14 December 1907 and February 1966
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).
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'Register of photographs taken with the Thompson Equatorial from 1908 Jan. 3, No. 2855, to 1912 Jan. 28, No. 4388', 3 January 1908 - 28 January 1912 and February 1966
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 156/1/3
Scope and Contents
Volume of printed 'Forms No.282' with handwritten entries for photographic plates (nos 2855-4388) made with the Thompson Equatorial Group (with occasional entries for the 13-inch Astrographic). Entries give the following information: plate number, date, object photographed, clock times of exposure (begun, ended, duration), mean of clock times, clock error, observer (initials of), instrument, focus, plate (type, e.g. Monarch, Empress etc.), and remarks (e.g. 'cloudy', 'comet...
Dates:
3 January 1908 - 28 January 1912 and February 1966
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).