Papers on the Altazimuth
- Date:
- 1858-1865
- Reference:
- GALTON/2/1/2/1
- Part of:
- Galton Papers
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
Comprises:
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.
Publication/Creation
1858-1865
Physical description
16 folios
Terms of use
The papers are available at UCL Special Collections and Archives subject to the usual conditions of access to Archives and Manuscripts material, after the completion of a Reader's Undertaking.
Location of duplicates
A digitised copy is held by the Wellcome Library as part of Codebreakers: Makers of Modern Genetics.
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Where to find it
Location of original
The original material is held at UCL Special Collections. This catalogue is held by the Wellcome Library as part of Codebreakers: Makers of Modern Genetics.