Astronomy: stars in the night sky, with Encke's comet. Coloured engraving by J. Basire, 1851 after C. Piazzi Smyth.
- Smyth, C. Piazzi (Charles Piazzi), 1819-1900.
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- [1851]
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- 46239i
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The observatory at Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire was built by John Lee FRS (1783-1866) for use by him and his associates including Admiral William Henry Smyth
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[London], [1851]
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1 print : engraving
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Encke's comet. As seen at its re-appearance, on the 22nd of September 1848. At the Hartwell Observatory. J. Basire sc.
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Wellcome Collection 46239i
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