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Upeneus luzonius Jordan & Seale

Collector:
Lieutenant Henry C. Kellers  Search this
Expedition:
United States Naval Observatory Eclipse Expedition to Iloilo, Philippines  Search this
Ocean/Sea/Gulf:
Pacific  Search this
Prep Count:
1
Preparation:
Polyester
Place:
Iloilo, Panay, Philippine Islands, Iloilo, Philippines, Pacific
Collection Date:
7 May 1929
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Chordata, Vertebrata, Osteichthyes, Actinopterygii, Neopterygii, Acanthopterygii, Perciformes, Percoidei, Mullidae
Published Name:
Upeneus luzonius Jordan & Seale
Accession Number:
2078776
Other Numbers:
Catalog Number : USNM 106846
USNM Number:
RAD111068
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Vertebrate Zoology
Fishes
Fish Images
Data Source:
NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Fishes Division
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/362141f04-d2a3-43fa-b645-e483555cbc56
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhvz_12066430

Upeneus luzonius Jordan & Seale

Collector:
Lieutenant Henry C. Kellers  Search this
Expedition:
United States Naval Observatory Eclipse Expedition to Iloilo, Philippines  Search this
Ocean/Sea/Gulf:
Pacific  Search this
Place:
Iloilo, Panay, Philippine Islands, Iloilo, Philippines, Pacific
Collection Date:
7 May 1929
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Chordata, Vertebrata, Osteichthyes, Actinopterygii, Neopterygii, Acanthopterygii, Perciformes, Percoidei, Mullidae
Published Name:
Upeneus luzonius Jordan & Seale
USNM Number:
106846
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Vertebrate Zoology
Fishes
Data Source:
NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Fishes Division
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3d57c58db-2772-463c-bf88-31ae418f98ca
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhvz_5327056

Dip Circle

Maker:
Dover  Search this
Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
needle: 3 1/2 in; 8.89 cm
overall: 10 1/2 in x 7 3/4 in x 7 1/2 in; 26.67 cm x 19.685 cm x 19.05 cm
Object Name:
dip circle
Place Made:
United Kingdom: England, London, Charlton
Subject:
Science & Scientific Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
U.S. Department of Defense, Dept. of the Navy, U.S. Naval Observatory
ID Number:
PH.327706
Accession number:
283654
Catalog number:
327706
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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences
Science & Mathematics
Measuring & Mapping
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-c9a7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1029373
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Heliostat Mirror

Maker:
Alvan Clark & Sons  Search this
Measurements:
overall with mirror: 16 in x 14 1/2 in x 20 1/2 in; 40.64 cm x 36.83 cm x 52.07 cm
case: 2 1/2 in x 9 in x 9 in; 6.35 cm x 22.86 cm x 22.86 cm
Object Name:
Mirror
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Cambridgeport
Date made:
1874
Subject:
Science & Scientific Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
United States Naval Observatory
ID Number:
PH.327709
Catalog number:
327709
Accession number:
283654
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-73b5-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1167214

Astronomical Transit Instrument

Maker:
Pistor & Martins  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 115 cm x 4.5 cm; 45 9/32 in x 1 25/32 in
Object Name:
astronomical transit instrument
Place made:
Germany: Berlin, Berlin
Date made:
ca 1865
Subject:
Astronomy  Search this
Credit Line:
U.S. Naval Observatory
ID Number:
PH.327717
Accession number:
283654
Catalog number:
327717
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Science & Mathematics
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-4681-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1183836

Astronomical Transit (Telescope)

Maker:
Prin, Georges  Search this
Gautier, Paul Ferdinand  Search this
Physical Description:
brass (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 13 1/2 in x 28 1/2 in x 38 in; 34.29 cm x 72.39 cm x 96.52 cm
Object Name:
Astronomical Transit (Telescope)
Astronomical Transit
Place made:
France: Île-de-France, Paris
Date made:
1913
Subject:
Science & Scientific Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
U.S. Naval Observatory
ID Number:
PH.328502
Accession number:
282476
Catalog number:
328502
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-3983-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1183963

Millionaire Calculating Machine

Maker:
Egli, Hans W.  Search this
Physical Description:
brass (overall material)
glass (overall material)
steel (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 86 cm x 85 cm x 61 cm; 33 27/32 in x 33 15/32 in x 24 1/32 in
Object Name:
calculating machine
Place made:
Switzerland: Zürich, Zurich
Date made:
ca 1935
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Credit Line:
Transfer from US Naval Observatory
ID Number:
MA.314579
Accession number:
204773
Catalog number:
314579
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Medicine and Science: Mathematics
Calculating Machines
Science & Mathematics
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-8387-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1279161

Darling, Brown & Sharpe Astronomical Linear Slide Rule

Patentee:
Darling, Samuel  Search this
Maker:
Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Company  Search this
Physical Description:
german silver (laminate material)
mahogany (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 6.9 cm x 112 cm x 15.4 cm; 2 23/32 in x 44 3/32 in x 6 1/16 in
Object Name:
slide rule
Place made:
United States: Rhode Island, Providence
Date made:
1887
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Rule, Calculating  Search this
Astronomy  Search this
Credit Line:
Transfer from U.S. Naval Observatory
ID Number:
1987.0693.01
Catalog number:
328994
Accession number:
1987.0693
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Medicine and Science: Mathematics
Science & Mathematics
Slide Rules
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-5ff8-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1215066
Online Media:

Dactyle Calculating Machine

Maker:
Chateau Frères of Paris  Search this
Physical Description:
iron (overall material)
steel (overall material)
brass (overall material)
wood (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 13.9 cm x 47.8 cm x 20.5 cm; 5 15/32 in x 18 13/16 in x 8 1/16 in
Object Name:
calculating machine
Place made:
France: Île-de-France, Paris
Date made:
ca 1909
Subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Credit Line:
Transfer from United States Naval Observatory
ID Number:
2005.0174.02
Accession number:
2005.0174
Catalog number:
2005.0174.02
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Medicine and Science: Mathematics
Calculating Machines
Science & Mathematics
Mathematical Association of America Objects
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-98f0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1291209
Online Media:

Wright Model 2000 Card Punch

Maker:
Wright Line  Search this
Physical Description:
metal (overall material)
paper (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10.8 cm x 46 cm x 14 cm; 4 1/4 in x 18 1/8 in x 5 1/2 in
Object Name:
card punch
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Worcester
Date made:
ca 1970
Web subject:
Mathematics  Search this
Subject:
Astronomy  Search this
Credit Line:
Transfer from United States Naval Observatory
ID Number:
2005.0174.01
Accession number:
2005.0174
Catalog number:
2005.0174.01
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Medicine and Science: Mathematics
Computers & Business Machines
Tabulating Equipment
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-98f1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1291232
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Chronograph

Maker:
Alvan Clark & Sons  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 14 in x 23 1/2 in x 13 in; 35.56 cm x 59.69 cm x 33.02 cm
Object Name:
chronograph
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Cambridgeport
Date made:
1874
Subject:
Science & Scientific Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
Transferred from United States Naval Observatory
ID Number:
2005.3085.11
Catalog number:
2005.3085.11
Nonaccession number:
2005.3085
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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-b433-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1293490

Objective Lenses (2)

Maker:
Brashear, John A.  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 4 3/4 in x 5 3/4 in x 4 1/4 in; 12.065 cm x 14.605 cm x 10.795 cm
overall in box: 4 7/8 in x 5 5/8 in x 4 1/8 in; 12.3825 cm x 14.2875 cm x 10.4775 cm
Object Name:
telescope objectives (2)
quartz telescope objectives (2)
Place made:
United States: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
Date made:
1900
Subject:
Science & Scientific Instruments  Search this
ID Number:
2005.3085.14
Catalog number:
2005.3085.14
Nonaccession number:
2005.3085
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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-b446-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1293493
Online Media:

Objective Lens

Maker:
Brashear, John A.  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 5 1/2 in x 13 3/4 in x 14 3/4 in; 13.97 cm x 34.925 cm x 37.465 cm
overall: 5 1/2 in x 13 3/4 in x 14 1/8 in; 13.97 cm x 34.925 cm x 35.8775 cm
Object Name:
Objective Lens in Brass Cell, 7.5 inch triplet
Place made:
United States: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Allegheny City
Date made:
1905
Subject:
Science & Scientific Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
Transferred from the United States Naval Observatory
ID Number:
2005.0172.01
Accession number:
2005.0172
Catalog number:
2005.0172.01
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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-b8d4-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1293526
Online Media:

Personal Equation Machine

Measurements:
overall: 8 3/4 in x 14 in x 7 in; 22.225 cm x 35.56 cm x 17.78 cm
overall: apparatus: 8 3/8 in x 7 1/2 in x 14 1/8 in; 21.2725 cm x 19.05 cm x 35.8775 cm
overall: scope: 2 in x 7 7/8 in x 5 3/4 in; 5.08 cm x 20.0025 cm x 14.605 cm
Object Name:
personal equation apparatus
Place made:
United States: District of Columbia, Washington
Date made:
1875
Subject:
Science & Scientific Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
U.S. Naval Observatory
ID Number:
2005.0172.02
Accession number:
2005.0172
Catalog number:
2005.0172.02
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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-4bb4-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1293527
Online Media:

Position Micrometer

Maker:
Saegmuller, George Nicholas  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 16 3/4 in x 13 1/2 in x 13 1/2 in; 42.545 cm x 34.29 cm x 34.29 cm
Object Name:
position micrometer
Place made:
United States: District of Columbia, Washington
Date made:
1902
Subject:
Science & Scientific Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
U.S. Naval Observatory
ID Number:
2005.0172.10
Accession number:
2005.0172
Catalog number:
2005.0172.10
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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-b8da-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1293535

Position Micrometer

Maker:
Kahler, Edward  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 2 3/4 in x 5 3/8 in x 2 1/4 in; 6.985 cm x 13.716 cm x 5.715 cm
overall in box: 2 15/16 in x 5 3/8 in x 2 1/4 in; 7.46125 cm x 13.6525 cm x 5.715 cm
Object Name:
Position Micrometer
Place made:
United States: District of Columbia, Washington
Date made:
early 1870s
Subject:
Science & Scientific Instruments  Search this
Credit Line:
U.S. Naval Observatory
ID Number:
2005.0172.14
Accession number:
2005.0172
Catalog number:
2005.0172.14
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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-b8de-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1293539
Online Media:

The Astronomical almanac for the year ..

Title:
Astronomical almanac
Author:
United States Naval Observatory Nautical Almanac Office  Search this
Great Britain Nautical Almanac Office  Search this
Science and Engineering Research Council (Great Britain)  Search this
Science Research Council (Great Britain)  Search this
Physical description:
v . : ill. ; 27 cm
Type:
Periodicals
Date:
1981
1980-
Call number:
QB8.U5 A6
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_135335

vacuum cage, glass

Measurements:
overall: 12 in x 4 1/16 in x 2 3/4 in; 30.48 cm x 10.31875 cm x 6.985 cm
overall: 12 in x 4 in x 2 3/4 in; 30.48 cm x 10.16 cm x 6.985 cm
Object Name:
vacuum cage, glass
Credit Line:
United States Naval Observatory
ID Number:
PH.336603
Catalog number:
336603
Accession number:
283654
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Medicine and Science: Physical Sciences
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-3021-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1391044

Platax teira

Collector:
Lieutenant Henry C. Kellers  Search this
Expedition:
United States Naval Observatory Eclipse Expedition to Iloilo, Philippines  Search this
Ocean/Sea/Gulf:
Pacific  Search this
Prep Count:
1
Preparation:
Polyester
Place:
Iloilo, Panay, Philippine Islands, Iloilo, Philippines, Pacific
Collection Date:
7 May 1929
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Chordata, Vertebrata, Osteichthyes, Actinopterygii, Neopterygii, Acanthopterygii, Perciformes, Acanthuroidei, Ephippidae
Published Name:
Platax teira
Accession Number:
2078776
Other Numbers:
Catalog Number : USNM 148582
USNM Number:
RAD112237
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Vertebrate Zoology
Fishes
Fish Images
Data Source:
NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Fishes Division
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3207ea74d-1026-4e00-9264-49958b1f6e22
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhvz_12101067

Platax teira

Collector:
Lieutenant Henry C. Kellers  Search this
Expedition:
United States Naval Observatory Eclipse Expedition to Iloilo, Philippines  Search this
Ocean/Sea/Gulf:
Pacific  Search this
Place:
Iloilo, Panay, Philippine Islands, Iloilo, Philippines, Pacific
Collection Date:
7 May 1929
Taxonomy:
Animalia, Chordata, Vertebrata, Osteichthyes, Actinopterygii, Neopterygii, Acanthopterygii, Perciformes, Acanthuroidei, Ephippidae
Published Name:
Platax teira
Accession Number:
099399
USNM Number:
148582
See more items in:
Vertebrate Zoology
Fishes
Data Source:
NMNH - Vertebrate Zoology - Fishes Division
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/399a4da85-1976-4ebe-9181-b4b51dabc608
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhvz_5326822

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