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Observations of equal altitudes of the sun, made with the astronomical quadrant, for finding the rate of the timekeeper [K1], 1776-10-24 - 1776-11-21

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/60: 14v-16v

Scope and Contents

Preceded by a note on setting up the observatory and on taking the observations [RGO 14/60: 14v] and followed by a table of comparisons of the timekeepers and clocks; signed by Captain Cook and James King. The remainder of the volume is blank.

Dates

  • 1776-10-24 - 1776-11-21

Creator

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Extent

3 folio(s) (3 ff.) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Original geographic information

Atlantic Ocean [subject]

Finding aid date

2012-11-14 14:28:52+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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