Letter from José de Mendoza y Ríos concerning rules for computing latitude by two altitudes of the sun, 1796-12-02
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/41: 11-13
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Correspondence regarding methods for establishing latitude.
Dates
- Creation: 1796-12-02
Creator
- Board of Longitude (Organization)
- Ríos, José de Mendoza y, c1762 - 1816 (naval officer and astronomer) (Person)
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Extent
3 folio(s) (3 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Ríos, José de Mendoza y
Original geographic information
London [destination]
Original geographic information
London [origination]
Finding aid date
2011-12-17 10:09:15+00:00
Repository Details
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