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Miscellaneous astronomical papers, 1878

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/263
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Miscellaneous papers concerning astronomical matters, including letters from Sir D. Gill and Professor C. Pritchard. The subjects covered include star places for the Mars observations; Moon observations; corrections to the place of Mars; results gained from the opposition of Mars, 1877; the transit of Mercury, 1878; Eton exam papers on astronomy; the Gresham lectures, 1878; and correspondence on other subjects relating to astronomy.

Dates: 1878
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).