Design of Various Scientific Instruments
- Date:
- 1859-1886
- Reference:
- GALTON/2/1/2
- Part of:
- Galton Papers
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
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Description
Descriptive notes and diagrams by Francis Galton on the following instruments: Altazimuth, hand heliostat, humidity clock, hypsometer (zeometer), lighthouse signals, sextants, the "Tactor" machine, and wave engine; and correspondence relating to the procurement or development of these instruments.
Publication/Creation
1859-1886
Physical description
8 items
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A digitised copy is held by the Wellcome Library as part of Codebreakers: Makers of Modern Genetics.
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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.