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Astronomical observations made at the town of the Cape of Good Hope, 1772-10-31 - 1772-11-16

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/57: 12r-14r

Scope and Contents

The observations begin with a note on setting up his instruments on shore. Included are daily astronomical observations, observations for determining the variation of the magnetic needle, and observations of the rate of Clocks B and C, and of Watch No. 1.

Dates

  • 1772-10-31 - 1772-11-16

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

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

Language of Materials

English

Original geographic information

Cape of Good Hope [subject]

Original geographic information

Cape Town [subject]

Finding aid date

2012-07-11 11:45:05+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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