Correspondence with Robert Knight, 1972-03-20 - 1980-10-23
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with Robert Knight concerned principally with calculations of the orbits of the satellites of Saturn, but also mentioning conjunctions and eclipses of these satellites; the Revd Cameron Dinwoodie and Brian Marsden; and older methods of calculation using tables, comparing these with the modern use of programmable scientific electronic calculators.
Dates
- Creation: 1972-03-20 - 1980-10-23
Creator
- From the Series: Porter, John Guy, 1900 - 1981 (astronomer) (Person)
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2007-04-13 12:26:28+00:00
Subject
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