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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

  • Creation: 1758 - 1764

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

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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