Title

A transit instrument, used for finding celestial bodies crossing the meridian, within an observatory

Caption

Engraving depicting a transit instrument, used for finding celestial bodies crossing the meridian, within an observatory. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A16_495

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60.0Mb (5.5Mb) / 12.6in x 18.5in / 3773 x 5558 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Transit Transit Instrument Instrument Observatory Celestial Bodies Celestial Meridian Cross Crossing Space History of Astronomy Astronomy Science History of Science Stars Star Planets Planet 19th Century