Flamsteed, John, 1646-1719 (astronomer)
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Letter from Thomas Maclear (RO, Cape of Good Hope) to Francis Baily, 10 June 1837
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/29/7
Scope and Contents
Concerning the non-publication of Maclear's results in a recent paper of the Royal Astronomical Society; his intended paper on Lacailles' arc and his observatory in Cape Town; Baily's work on Flamsteed; and the triangulation of Klip Fonteyn and Capel Berg. People mentioned include J. Flamsteed, Captain Beaufort, Mr de Morgan, Mr Shelford and R. Sheepshanks.
Dates:
10 June 1837
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