Miscellaneous correspondence, 1841 - 1890
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous correspondence and papers, including printed items. There are letters concerning topographical surveys; correspondence with Dreyer on his New Groombridge Catalogue; correspondence with Professor Stokes on photographing the Moon during a partial eclipse of the Sun; and a letter from the Established Computers asking for a rent allowance. The printed papers are as follows:
'Note on the Results of Heliometer Observations of the Planet Juno, to determine its Diurnal Parallax', from 'Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society', April 1877.
'On the proposed Expedition to observe the approaching Opposition of Mars', from ibid., April 1877.
'Note on Some Criticisms made by Mr Stone on the Methods Available for Determining the Solar Parallax', from ibid., Vol. XLIII, No. 6.
'Notes on the Preparations for the Work of the Astrophotographic Chart at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich', ibid., Vol. LI, No. 5.
'Meteorological Observations during the Solar Eclipse, August 19, 1887.'
'The Recent Eclipse', from 'Knowledge', May 1898.
'Nouveau Catalogue des Principales Apparitions d'Étoiles Filantes', 1841.
Dates
- Creation: 1841 - 1890
Creator
- From the Series: Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope (Organization)
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
French
Finding aid date
2006-08-07 11:29:25+00:00
Subject
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