Title

A meridian circle, used to determine altitude of celestial bodies, and a transit instrument, used for finding the celestial bodies crossing the meridian

Caption

Engraving depicting a meridian circle, used to determine altitude of celestial bodies, and a transit instrument, used for finding the celestial bodies crossing the meridian. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A16_496

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (5,4Mb) / 18,4in x 12,7in / 5523 x 3797 (300dpi)

Keywords

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