Letter requesting recalculations of computations of a solar eclipse, 1794-02-26
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/149: 18-19
Scope and Contents
Maskelyne also requests a letter from Andrews to put before the Board, concerning his loss he had suffered since the Board's decision to halt work on the 'Nautical Almanac'.
Dates
- 1794-02-26
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Extent
2 folio(s) (2 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2013-02-08 17:20:07+00:00
Creator
- From the File: Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
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