Browsing Archives and Special Collections by Subject "Telescope"
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Hydrostatics and Hydraulics; Nature in Three Different Views; Colour; Lights and Colour
(2009-07-23)These notes written by James Dinwiddie examine a number of topics in physics including light, motion, matter, hydraulics, and hydrostatics as well as a treatise on Nature from the points of view of philosophy, art, and ... -
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Optics, No. 1-3
(2009-07-22)These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1793 focus on optics. Dinwiddie discusses the properties of various instruments including microscopes, telescopes, and magic lanterns as well as convex and concave lenses. ... -
Sept , [1792] ; N/D
(2009-07-28)Two letters to James Dinwiddie from William Mackintosh Esq. One letter dated Sept 1782 and one letter, date unknown. -
Sept 15, 1806 - Oct 19, 1812
(2009-07-28)Ten letter to James Dinwiddie from David Hare dated Sept 15, 1806 - Oct 19, 1812. -
Sept 7, 1787 ; N/D
(2009-07-28)One letter to James Dinwiddie from Dr Blacklock dated Sept 17, 1787.