Observations at a bay on the south-west side of Terra del Fuego, 1774-12-22 - 1774-12-27
Scope and Contents
These include daily observations; lunar observations; observations for the variation of the needle; observations for the error of the line of collimation and the latitude of the place; observations for the going of the clock; observations for the going of Mr Kendall’s watch; observations on the tides; and observations for the dip of the needle.
Dates
- 1774-12-22 - 1774-12-27
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Extent
2 folio(s) (2 ff.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Original geographic information
Tierra del Fuego [subject]
Finding aid date
2012-07-09 17:37:23+00:00
Creator
- From the File: Wales, William, 1734 - 1798 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
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