Quadrant observations, 1762 - 1765
Scope and Contents
Observations of the transits of major stars made with the New Quadrant, 1762-1765, including adjustments to the telescope and observational method, and quadrant observations of the transits of major stars taken by Charles Green, 1764-1765. There are tables for the following:
i) 'Daily Rate of the Transit Clock, Deduced from the Transits of the Fixed Stars, 1762-1764.'
ii) 'Calculated Mean Times of the Moon's passing the Meridians, 1762-1765' (added to the volume in 1861).
ii) 'Apparent Right Ascensions of the Planets, 1762-1765' and the lunar eclipse of 17 March 1764.
Dates
- Creation: 1762 - 1765
Creator
- From the Series: Bradley, James, 1692 - 1762 (astronomer) (Person)
- From the Series: Bliss, Nathaniel, 1700 - 1764 (astronomer) (Person)
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
A1/164
Existence and Location of Copies
RGO 3/28 and RGO3/29 are fair copies of this volume.
Finding aid date
2005-11-01 16:04:46+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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