Artist unknown :[Plan showing the structure of an observatory tent. 1769 or early 1770s?]

Description:

The wooden supports for wall and roof of an observatory tent, with guy ropes. Probably a copy of the design for an observatory tent in Tahiti for the observaton of the Transit of Venus, during the first voyage of James Cook See also a drawing of the completed tent at B-091-007 Other Titles - Schaale van 5 v. 5 duym Rynlandse Mat Extended Title - Based on an untraced illustration of an observa...

Display date:

1769 - 1779

Location:

Society Islands / Tōtaiete mā

Format:

Item

Collections:

TAPUHI

Content partner:

Alexander Turnbull Library

Availability:

Not specified