Observations and tables, 1829 - 1831
Scope and Contents
Copies of observations and various tables:
J. Robertson's copy of transit observations made by F. Fallows, 2 April 1829 - 30 March 1831.
J. Robertson's copy of circle observations made by F. Fallows, 2 April 1830 - 30 March 1831.
Auxiliary tables containing day numbers for star reductions, 1829 and 1830.
A table of constants in right ascension and declination of 622 fixed stars computed for the year 1830.
Refractions for different stars.
J. Robertson's copy of transit observations of the Sun, Moon, planets and fundamental stars and their right ascension, originally made by F. Fallows, 1829-1830.
J. Robertson's copy of the star ledger in right ascension.
Dates
- Creation: 1829 - 1831
Creator
- From the Series: Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
4 folder(s)
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2006-08-07 11:27:17+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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