Burdett, Francis, Sir, 1770 - 1844 (5th Baronet, politician)
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Observations and calculations, 1756 - 1807
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/142
Scope and Contents
Various papers dealing with observations and calculations.1. Errors of the equatorial circle and the meridian circle in the Eastern Dome, and other notes relating to the equatorial telescope, 1799.2. The problem of predicting, from past observations, the position of a comet for several days in the future, undated.3. 'Scheme and rule to find longitude and latitude in the second semi-circle of right ascension.'4. The 'St James's Chronicle' newspaper, 21 May...
Dates:
1756 - 1807
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