Papers on the astronomical day, 1919 - 1970
Scope and Contents
Papers concerning the change in reckoning of the astronomical day, including 'The Report of the Committee on the 24 Hour Method of Expressing Time', 1919; correspondence with the Hydrographer concerning documents; correspondence between D.H. Sadler and the Royal Astronomical Society; and handwritten notes by Sadler on the history and timetable of the proposed change.
Dates
- Creation: 1919 - 1970
Creator
- From the Series: Nautical Almanac Office (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 envelope(s) (1 envelope)
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2006-08-18 12:15:47+00:00
Subject
- Sadler, Donald Harry, 1908 - 1987 (astronomer) (Person)
- Royal Astronomical Society (Organization)
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