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.
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 is another copy of the volume. RGO 3/14 is a fair copy.
Finding aid date
2005-11-01 16:11:23+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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