Revealing observatory networks through object stories: Instrumental networks

Revealing observatory networks through object stories: Instrumental networks

This paper presents three pieces that use objects, or object types, to reveal the material, personal, institutional and commercial networks that surrounded the introduction and successful use of instruments, systems and techniques. The objects explored are: the Hourly Signal Relay, used within the t...

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Main Authors: Emily Akkermans, Kelley Wilder, Samantha Thompson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Science Museum, London 2023-10-01
Series:Science Museum Group Journal
Subjects:
astronomy
astrophotography
chemistry
electrical circuits
failure
maintainers
networks
object stories
observatories
photography
physics
scientific expeditions
scientific instruments
time signal system
timekeeping
transit of venus
user and builder networks
Online Access:https://journal.sciencemuseum.ac.uk/article/revealing-observatory-networks-through-object-stories-instrumental-networks/

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