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Observations, 1758 - 1764

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/1
Observations
Observations

Scope and Contents

A rough copy of observations of major stars made in 1758 and on a voyage of 1764. The volume includes adjustments to the barometer and atmospheric conditions, 1758; calculations of star positions; the longitude of various foreign towns; corrections to the sextant and quadrant; and calculations to discover longitude.

Dates

  • 1758 - 1764

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Extent

1 volume(s) (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

A1/301

Related Materials

This volume has been fully digitised and is available on the Cambridge Digital Library.

Finding aid date

2005-11-04 13:49:59+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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