Tables showing the rates of box chronometer No. 19 and Molyneux's chronometer No. 403, 1821-10-19 - 1821-12-25
Scope and Contents
Tables and notes on the rate of a chronometer by Thomas Cumming which was tested at the Royal Society and Royal Observatory, Greenwich; with three related letters from C.G. Briscoe and Cumming.
Dates
- Creation: 1821-10-19 - 1821-12-25
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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Extent
2 folio(s) (2 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Date information
DateText: year is inferred.
Originator(s)
[Royal Observatory, Greenwich?]
Finding aid date
2012-08-01 17:19:14+00:00
Subject
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