RefNo | HS/19/198 |
Level | Item |
Title | Rough triangulation sketch of astronomical position, by Sir John Frederick William Herschel |
Creator | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer and mathematician |
Date | 19th century |
Description | Rough copy of figure 'sent to Delarue, July 24' placing astronomical object in relation to sun, with axis of the eye-piece. Written at the back of an official communication listing names, including Her Majesty the Queen, Major General Vincent Eyne, The Science and Art Department, South Kensington etc.. |
Language | English |
Extent | 1 p. |
PhysicalDescription | Ink and pencil on paper |
Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); mathematician and astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |
NA3837 | Rue; Warren de la (1815 - 1889); chemist and astronomer | 1815 - 1889 |