2017
NS2061 : Meridian Pillar - Brisbane Glen, Largs
taken 9 years ago, near to Middleton, North Ayrshire, Scotland
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Meridian Pillar - Brisbane Glen, Largs
A Meridian pillar that Thomas Makdougall Brisbane built to line-up his telescope with 3 other pillars, known locally as 'The Three Sisters' on Green Hill in Largs.
Thomas Makdougall Brisbane was born near this spot on 23 July, 1773 and died on 27 January,1860.He was a soldier, astronomer and was appointed Governor of New South Wales, a post he held until 1825 and the River Brisbane was named after him.
'The Three Sisters' Link
Thomas Makdougall Brisbane was born near this spot on 23 July, 1773 and died on 27 January,1860.He was a soldier, astronomer and was appointed Governor of New South Wales, a post he held until 1825 and the River Brisbane was named after him.
'The Three Sisters' Link
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- Grid Square
- NS2061, 47 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Raibeart MacAoidh (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Friday, 15 December, 2017 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Saturday, 16 December, 2017
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NS 2084 6162
[10m precision]
WGS84: 55:48.8705N 4:51.6528W - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
NS 2083 6161
- View Direction
- Northeast (about 45 degrees)
