Correspondence, 1936 - 1981
Scope and Contents
Correspondence largely concerning the activity of the Computing Section of the B.A.A., particularly the preparation of ephemerides for its Handbook, but also including correspondence with mathematical astronomers, much of it reflecting Porter's interest in meteor and comet orbit calculations.
Dates
- 1936 - 1981
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Extent
81 file(s)
Creator
- From the Series: Porter, John Guy, 1900 - 1981 (astronomer) (Person)
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