Observations and computations, 1822 - 1830
Scope and Contents
Original observations and computations made at the Cape of Good Hope:
Transit observations on which the Preliminary Catalogue in the 'Philosophical Transactions' was founded, 27 March 1822 - 26 May 1823.
Circle observations for the Preliminary Catalogue, 27 March 1822 - 26 May 1823.
Transit observations, 11 April 1829 - 30 March 1831.
Transit observations, 11 April 1829 - 17 February 1831.
F. Fallows's and W. Johnson's notes relating to the adjustments of the transit and clock, with computations of longitude, April 1829 - July 1830.
Mural circle observations and some reductions, including a report by F. Fallows on the arrival of the mural circle, 7 November 1830.
Results of experiments in adjusting the mural circle, determination of index error, and computations of Solstitial Observations, 20 February 1829 - December 1830.
Observations of the 1830 Comet.
Dates
- Creation: 1822 - 1830
Creator
- From the Series: Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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).
Extent
6 folder(s)
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2006-08-07 11:27:14+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
Cambridge University Library
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
all other enquiries: mss@lib.cam.ac.uk