Thomas Kirton's method of finding the latitude and variation of the compass by using the Sun's altitude, 1787-07
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 3-5
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Correspondence regarding methods for establishing latitude.
Dates
- Creation: 1787-07
Creator
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Extent
3 folio(s) (3 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Kirton, Thomas
Original geographic information
Whitby [origination]
Finding aid date
2011-12-17 10:08:20+00:00
Repository Details
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