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Note of observations of the true altitude of the star Regulus, 1819

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 623

Scope and Contents

The observations were taken between 28 January and 14 February 1819 from the merchant brig Nancy of London, which was on a voyage to the Canary Islands, with Benjamin Stacey as master. The note was made by the ship's charterer.

Dates

  • Creation: 1819

Creator

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Extent

1 folio(s) (1 folio) : Paper

Language of Materials

English

Originator(s)

An unnamed ship's charterer

Finding aid date

2012-06-01 15:30:34+00:00

Repository Details

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