Astronomical telescopes
Found in 78 Collections and/or Records:
Maps, Plans and Technical Drawings, c.1715-1998
Nathy O'Hora Papers, 1913 - 1927, bulk: 1946 - 2014
The Nathy O'Hora papers include the research, publications, and presentations of himself, others, and the RGO. This research notably includes eclipses, a topic to which O'Hora devoted considerable time after retiring. The collection also includes papers and correspondence relating to the Time Department where he worked, his notebooks on various scientific theories and practices, ledgers that he used to record weather data, newspaper clippings, and photographs.
'Neuchatel': letters and photographs, 1954, 1958, 1982
Newspaper cuttings, 1888 - 1889
Cuttings from various newspapers on various subjects, including new telescopes, comets, annual visitations and telegraphs in Australia.
Newspaper cuttings on the RGO and astronomy, 1922 - 1998
Note on the Isaac Newton Telescope, 1974
An undated note regarding the Isaac Newton Telescope, concerning usage between July and September 1974 and instrumentation.
Note on the Steavenson Telescope, 1974
A note by B.E.J. Pagel on the 30" Steavenson Telescope
Overseas Observatories including Saudi Arabian Telescope Project Papers, 1963 - 1985
Paper on the Schmidt Telescope, 1975
A paper to the Science Research Council's Panel for the Allocation of Telescope Time regarding time allocation on the U.K. 48-inch Schmidt Telescope at Siding Spring.
Papers of 'The Observatory' magazine, 1922 - 1983
Papers on a solar flare painting, 1974
A letter to Mr Arnison, Science Research Council, from Dennis Greene, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 28 June 1974, regarding the selection of caption for an artist's impression of a solar flare or prominence. There are three notes on the letter relating to Dr Hunter's involvement in this matter, and two accompanying xerox copies of the aforementioned painting, given to Hunter to help him choose a suitable caption.
Papers on A.A.T. meetings, 1972 - 1973
Papers on Northumberland's telescope, 1842 - 1846
Papers on optical telescopes, 1961 - 1973
Papers on P.I.L.O.T., 1973 - 1974
Papers on site testing, 1963 - 1973
Papers on the 26-inch and 28-inch telescopes, 1947 - 1957
Correspondence and estimates concerning the dismantling, modifications and re-erection of the 26-inch and 28-inch telescopes by Sir Howard Grubb, Parsons and Co. Ltd, including a quotation for modifications to the 26-inch and 28-inch telescopes for installation at the Royal Greenwich Observatory, Herstmonceux, 1950.
Papers on the 26-inch and 28-inch telescopes, 1959 - 1962
Correspondence and other papers regarding the 26-inch and 28-inch telescopes.
Papers on the 36-inch Yapp Reflector, 1931 - 1939
Papers on the 48-inch telescope, 1972 - 1974
Papers on the 74-inch telescope, 1947 - 1948
Correspondence and memoranda regarding the 74-inch telescope for Australia, including a draft order form from the Commonwealth of Australia to Sir Howard Grubb, Parsons and Co. Ltd, 1948, ordering a 74-inch reflecting telescope for installation at the Mount Stromlo Observatory, Canberra.
Papers on the A.A.T., 1972 - 1973
Papers on the A.A.T. Board, 1972 - 1973
Papers on the Anglo-Australian Telescope, 1967 - 1968
Correspondence, circulars and press notices regarding the involvement of Sir Richard Woolley in the Anglo-Australian Telescope project, including attendance at the Joint Policy Committee, requests for his advice on the building of the telescope, and the placing of contracts for the construction of certain parts of the telescope and dome.
Papers on the Equatorial Group, 1949 - 1955
Correspondence, rough drawings and notes relating to the erection of the Equatorial Group of Telescopes at the Royal Greenwich Observatory. There is also a drawing of the aluminising room, 1952.