Identification photographs for the Cambridge Observatory set of chronometers
Type
Image
Change log
Authors
Crisp, William B.
Dent
Cope
Molyneux, R.
Molyneux, H.
Description
Identification photographs for 4 chronometers and a purpose-designed carrying tray used at the Cambridge Observatory. HIN539 William B. Crisp No. 521. HIN540 Dent No. 689. HIN541 Cope & Molyneux No. 438. HIN542 R.&H.Molyneux No. 2748. HIN543 tray. HIN542 has bracket to fit eye-end of Northumberland Telescope (see Airy "Account..." CUP 1844 plate XVI. HIN541/542 also mentioned in volumes of the "Cambridge Observations".
Keywords
chronometers, clocks, observatories, time measurement
