Astronomical telescopes
Subject
Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Series
Royal Observatory, Greenwich and R.G.O. History Papers (including Philip S. Laurie Papers), 1761-c.1982
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 107
Scope and Contents
Files relating to the history of the Royal Observatory Greenwich and RGO, Herstmonceux, compiled and in many cases, created by, Philip Stevenson Laurie. Laurie worked at the ROG/RGO from 1935 to 1977, beginning as a Temporary Computer before going on to become the Head of the Solar Department. While most of his career involved solar work, Laurie also had a passion for ROG/RGO history and became increasingly involved with the RGO’s Archives. On 1 October 1974, he was transferred to full-time...
Dates:
1761-c.1982
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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