Loose papers formerly in Astronomy notebook, 1901 - 1908
Scope and Contents
Includes (formerly at p45): trigonometry notes, with small pencil drawing of a cleric on reverse, with annotation 'Sir R Ball, 13 Nov 1908' and 'Natural Sources of Power, R. S. Ball'; letter from T[homas] C. Fitzpatrick at Christ's College re Vernier division, 26 November 1901; notes by W. H. G. on "Colonel Everest" and navigational calculations, 5 June 1906; note on highest Red Sea water temperature; instruction notes re Hadley's Quadrant, 1731, on the reverse of Cambridge University Cruising Club headed paper; unidentified navigational calculations; trigonometry notes, 17 January 1907; printed map of 'The World on Mercator's Projection', London Geographical Institute; latitude and longitude (brief) notes. Also includes (formerly in the back of the notebook): hand drawn 'Table of equation of time' and associated drawings; notes on the loss of sight in a telescope.
Dates
- Creation: 1901 - 1908
Creator
- From the Item: Adams, Edgar Tarry, 1852-1926 (brewer and amateur photographer) (Person)
Extent
c. 15 item(s)
Arrangement
Formerly inserted loose at p45 and the back of Adams' Astronomy lectures notebook.
Repository Details
Part of the Downing College Repository
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