Transit circle clock rates, 1762 - 1765
Scope and Contents
Daily rate of the transit circle clock deduced from the transits of the fixed stars, 29 August 1762 - 19 March 1765. The volume has notes and rules on calculating these figures. The observations were performed by Nathaniel Bliss until 22 September 1764, and by Charles Green from then until 15 March 1765.
Dates
- Creation: 1762 - 1765
Creator
- From the Series: Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
A1/331
Finding aid date
2005-11-04 14:14:29+00:00
Subject
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