Transit circle : the story of William Simms, 1793 to 1860 /

Mennim, Eleanor, 1924-

Transit circle : the story of William Simms, 1793 to 1860 / by Eleanor Mennim. - xiv, 302 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 280-282) and index.

1850721017 9781850721017

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Simms, William, 1793-1860.
Simms, William, 1793-1860


Royal Observatory, Greenwich--History--19th century.
Royal Observatory, Greenwich.


1800-1899


Astronomical instruments--Design and construction--History--England--19th century.
Instrument manufacture--History--England--19th century.
Artisans--England--Biography.
Artisans.
Astronomical instruments--Design and construction.
Instrument manufacture.


England.

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Biographies.
History.