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Marine Chronometer - McGregor, Glasgow, No Y3529
Reg. No: ST 042497
- Summary:
- Marine chronometer by D. M. McGregor & Co., Glasgow and Greenock, Scotland, No Y3529.
Used at the Melbourne Observatory, probably for astronomical purposes. Handwritten notes inside lid indicating rating of the chronometer, circa 1945 to 1949. - Description:
- Silvered dial with Roman numerals and seconds dial above 6 'clock.
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Victoria: Local Government Department Office of Trade Measurement (formerly Weights & Measures Branch), 1994
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 19 cm (Height), 18 cm (Width), 18 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | astronomy, marine chronometers, astronomical instruments |
| Themes this item is part of: | Horology Collection, Melbourne Observatory Collection, Science & Measurement Collection, Positional Astronomy at Melbourne Observatory, Weights & Measures at Melbourne Observatory, Melbourne Observatory & Standard Time in Victoria, Astrographic Catalogue, Transits of Venus, 1874 & 1882, Buildings at Melbourne Observatory, Star Observations & Personal Equation, Meteorology at Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1908, Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1944, Geodetic Survey of Victoria, 1858-1872 |
| Primary Classification: | HOROLOGY |
| Secondary Classification: | Chronometers |
| Tertiary Classification: | scotland |
| Inscriptions: | Dial marked "D. M. MCGREGOR & CO. MAKERS TO THE ADMIRALTY, GLASGOW & GREENOCK". NO. Y 3529. |
| Maker: | D.M. McGregor & Co, Glasgow, Scotland, Great Britain |
| User: | Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Victoria, Australia |
Themes
This item is part of the following themes:
- Horology Collection
- Melbourne Observatory Collection
- Science & Measurement Collection
- Positional Astronomy at Melbourne Observatory
- Weights & Measures at Melbourne Observatory
- Melbourne Observatory & Standard Time in Victoria
- Astrographic Catalogue
- Transits of Venus, 1874 & 1882
- Buildings at Melbourne Observatory
- Star Observations & Personal Equation
- Meteorology at Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1908
- Melbourne Observatory, 1863-1944
- Geodetic Survey of Victoria, 1858-1872
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