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Papers on a total solar eclipse, 1860 - 1863
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/123
Scope and Contents
The first part of a series on the expedition on board HMS 'Himalaya' to observe the total solar eclipse in Spain on 18 July 1860. The early part of the papers deals with the preparations for observing the eclipse and official business with the French and Spanish governments and Lord Cowley. This is followed by lists of the observers of the eclipse, their preparations and their observations, with an extensive amount of letters by J.C. Adams, R.C. Carrington, T. Chevallier, C. Brenniker, A....
Dates:
1860 - 1863
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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).
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Papers on a total solar eclipse, 1860 - 1864
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/126
Scope and Contents
The fourth part of a series on the expedition on board HMS 'Himalaya' to observe the total solar eclipse in Spain on 18 July 1860. The papers begin with comparisons of chronometers and work on thermometers by F.S. Adams. This is followed by observations of the eclipse at different stations in Northern Spain by D.A. Aquilar; G.B. Airy; W. Airy, including a map of the stars' positions during the eclipse; H.S. Atwood; J. Beck; W. Beck; J. Bononi, in the form of a diary and including a...
Dates:
1860 - 1864
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).
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Cambridge University Library