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Theodolite

Maker:
Kübel, Edward  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 14 in; 35.56 cm
horizontal circle: 9 in; 22.86 cm
graduated horizontal circle: 8 in; 20.32 cm
vertical circle: 4 1/4 in; 10.795 cm
telescope: 18 in; 45.72 cm
overall: 14 1/8 in x 10 3/8 in x 19 5/8 in; 35.8775 cm x 26.3525 cm x 49.8475 cm
Object Name:
Theodolite
Place made:
United States: District of Columbia, Washington
Date made:
1879-1896
Related Publication:
Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences
ID Number:
PH.247971
Accession number:
47736
Catalog number:
247971
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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences
Surveying and Geodesy
Measuring & Mapping
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-9698-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_747753
Online Media:

Kübel Gravity Pendulum

Maker:
Kübel, Edward  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 37 5/8 in; 95.5675 cm
Object Name:
gravity pendulum
Place made:
United States: District of Columbia, Washington
Subject:
U.S. Weather Bureau  Search this
Credit Line:
U.S. Department of Commerce. Weather Bureau
ID Number:
PH.316816
Accession number:
228768
Catalog number:
316816
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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences
Measuring & Mapping
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-cc8c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1029655

Heliostat

Maker:
Kubel, Edward  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 24.1 cm x 14 cm x 28 cm; 9 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in x 11 in
overall: 13 1/8 in x 11 3/4 in x 5 3/8 in; 33.3375 cm x 29.845 cm x 13.6525 cm
Object Name:
heliostat
Place made:
United States: District of Columbia
Date made:
late 19th century
Subject:
Science & Scientific Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
ID Number:
PH.314879
Accession number:
211531
Catalog number:
314879
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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences
Astronomy
Science & Mathematics
Optics
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-44ed-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1184598
Online Media:

Heliostat, Solar, "Keith's American Heliostat"

Manufacturer:
Edward Kubel  Search this
Materials:
brass, glass
Fittings - brass
Dimensions:
3-D: 12.7 x 27.9 x 30.5cm (5 x 11 x 12 in.)
Type:
INSTRUMENTS-Scientific
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
From shop inventory of the original Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Silver Hill Facility.
Inventory Number:
A19880210000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location:
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar:
Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv994f4fab5-86c3-4a9e-8696-a34c3d92eac4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19880210000

Edward Kübel (1820-1896) : Washington, D.C. instrument maker / Silvio A. Bedini

Author:
Bedini, Silvio A  Search this
Subject:
Kübel, Edward 1820-1896  Search this
Physical description:
p. 247-279 : ill., ports. ; 25 cm
Type:
Books
Place:
Washington (D.C.)
Date:
1998
19th century
Topic:
Scientific apparatus and instruments--History  Search this
Call number:
Q185 .B42 1998
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_721850

Kubel, Edward (July 11, 1820-June 21, 1896), 1971, 1979 (includes photographs)

Collection Creator::
Taylor, Frank A. (Frank Augustus), 1903-2007  Search this
Container:
Box 4 of 5
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 18-009, Frank A. Taylor Papers
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Frank A. Taylor Papers
Frank A. Taylor Papers / Box 4
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa18-009-refidd1e1636

Kubel, Edward Frederick (1854- )

Collection Creator::
Taylor, Frank A. (Frank Augustus), 1903-2007  Search this
Container:
Box 4 of 5
Type:
Archival materials
Collection Citation:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Accession 18-009, Frank A. Taylor Papers
See more items in:
Frank A. Taylor Papers
Frank A. Taylor Papers / Box 4
Archival Repository:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-sia-fa18-009-refidd1e1648

Edward Kubel (1820-1896) -- Washington, D.C. Instrument Maker, With Notes on His Descendants Having Careers in Science and Technology

Author:
Bedini, Silvio A  Search this
Subject:
Kubel, Stephen Joseph  Search this
Taylor, Frank A (Frank Augustus) 1903-2007  Search this
Langley, S. P (Samuel Pierpont) 1834-1906  Search this
Kramer, Andrew  Search this
Kubel, Edward  Search this
Kubel, Ernest Philip  Search this
United States National Museum  Search this
United States Geological Survey (USGS)  Search this
National Museum of History and Technology (U.S.)  Search this
National Museum of American History (U.S.) (NMAH)  Search this
Arts and Industries Building  Search this
Physical description:
Pages 247-279
Date:
December 1998
Topic:
Biography  Search this
Awards  Search this
Museum directors  Search this
Smithsonian Institution--Employees  Search this
Secretaries  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Archives - History Div
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sic_3641

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