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Astronomy: a large observatory telescope at Hartwell House, with an astronomer using a transit telescope. Engraving by James Basire.
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- 1851
- Reference
- 46233i
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Credit: Astronomy: a large observatory telescope at Hartwell House, with an astronomer using a transit telescope. Engraving by James Basire. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark
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Description
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
Publication/Creation
1851
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; image 10.5 x 12.1 cm
Contributors
Lettering
The Hartwell transit room. Engraved by Js. Basire
Creator/production credits
The telescope was made by "Mr Thomas Jones of Charing Cross" (Smyth, op. cit., p. 230)
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 46233i
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores