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Quadrant and zenith sector observations, 1765 - 1786

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Quadrant and zenith sector observations
Quadrant and zenith sector observations

Scope and Contents

A rough copy of quadrant and zenith sector observations of major stars. The volume begins with a list of Maskelyne's assistants and a note on days on which each star was observed with the quadrant, 1765-1776. The book deals at length with quadrant observations from 7 May 1765 to 30 December 1785, mentioning tests on John Bird's thermometer and adjustments and alterations to observational technique. There are zenith sector observations for the years 1768-1769 and 1776-1777; observed distances of fixed stars from the zenith with the zenith sector; and adjustments to the quadrant, 1775-1786.

Dates

  • Creation: 1765 - 1786

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 (106 ff.))

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

A1/329

Original geographic information

Greenwich [subject]

Finding aid date

2005-11-04 14:04:45+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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