Astronomical instruments
Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
The Barritt-Serviss Star and Planet Finder volvelle
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31151034443543]
Identifier: MS-0864
Abstract
This collection consists of one volvelle-based astronomical chart which purports to show the star map of the Northern hemisphere, in addition to the path of the Sun and the planets in the solar system, at a given date and time. It was created by Leon Barritt and Garrett Putnam Serviss in 1906.
Dates:
1906
Found in:
Special Collections
William G. Fastie papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0402
Abstract
William (Bill) G. Fastie was a physicist born on December 6, 1916 in Baltimore, Maryland. The collection consists of materials relating to Fastie's professional work in optical physics and astrophysics and ranges in date from 1937-1995, with the bulk of the records concentrated in the 1960s-1980s.
Dates:
1937-1997
Found in:
Special Collections