Observations of comets, 1769 - 1815
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/61
Scope and Contents
Observations and descriptions of various comets between 1769 and 1815, with notes on the observational techniques employed. There is an index to the comets, arranged by date. The observations after 1810 were recorded by John Pond.
Dates
- Creation: 1769 - 1815
Creator
- From the Series: Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Management Group:
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
A1/361
Finding aid date
2005-11-04 14:31:21+00:00
Includes index.
Subject
- Pond, John, 1767 - 1836 (astronomer) (Person)
Repository Details
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