Title

The United States Naval Observatory, Washington

Caption

Engraving depicting the interior of the United States Naval Observatory, Washington, one of the oldest scientific agencies in the United States, with a primary mission to produce Positioning, Navigation and Timing for the United States Navy and the United States Department of Défense. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A16_205

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60.0Mb (6.3Mb) / 12.1in x 19.3in / 3622 x 5790 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustrating Illustrated Interior United States Naval Observatory United States American America Washington Naval Navy Observatory Observation Scientific Science History of Astronomy Astronomy Astronomical Telescope Telescopic Navigation Navigate Timing Positioning United States Department of Défense Défense Department of Défense 19th Century