Royal Observatory Greenwich Miscellaneous Astronomical Computation Ledgers, c.1901-1906, 1915 - 1921
Scope and Contents
Two sets of volumes of handwritten computations on printed Royal Greenwich Observatory forms.
The first set, comprised of six volumes of 'Forms No. 281', contain computations of standard coordinates, c.1901-1905. Most appear to relate to star maps compiled by astronomer Thomas John Hussey.
The second set, comprised of two volumes of 'Forms No. 6', contain computations of apparent right ascensions and corrections of the Fundamental Stars, 1915-1921.
Dates
- Creation: c.1901-1906
- Creation: 1915 - 1921
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
2 archive box(es) (8 volumes) : paper
Custodial History
Internally generated records.
Processing Information
Catalogued by Dr Emma Saunders, 5 July 2024.
Repository Details
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