Observations on Drake’s Island in Plymouth Sound, 1772-06-30 - 1772-07-10
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/59/2: 1v-2r
Scope and Contents
These include observations of equal altitudes; observations by the transit instrument; observations for the variation of the needle; and observations for the dip of the needle.
Dates
- 1772-06-30 - 1772-07-10
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Extent
2 folio(s) (2 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Original geographic information
Drake's Island [subject]
Original geographic information
Plymouth Sound [subject]
Finding aid date
2012-07-09 15:00:42+00:00
Creator
- From the File: Wales, William, 1734 - 1798 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
Repository Details
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