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StorageSiteUCL Special Collections
LevelItem
Reference Number GALTON/2/1/2/1
TitlePapers on the Altazimuth
Date1858-1865
DescriptionComprises:
Note by Galton, which reads "Altazimuth, 1864, made for me by Casella";
Book of tables for determining heights by the boiling point of water;
Description of the pocket Altazimuth;
Galton's notes on observations with the Altazimuth;
Letter from George Henry Kinahan, informing Galton of his experiences with the Altazimuth, and possible improvements to the design. Dated 25 April 1865.
Two letters from L P Casella thanking Galton for his interest in the instrument, and regarding improvements, particularly to the compass. Dated July and September 1864.
Extent16 folios
AccessStatusOpen
AccessConditionsThe papers are available subject to the usual conditions of access to Archives and Manuscripts material, after the completion of a Reader's Undertaking.
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