Correspondence on Vesta, 1807
Scope and Contents
Loose papers on the minor planet Vesta.
i. Observations by Dr Olbers at Bremen, 29 March - 4 May 1807, and an account of Vesta's position.
ii. Position of Vesta, 27 April - 28 June 1807, on the reverse of a letter from Francis Maseres.
iii. Various calculations, apparently concerned with Vesta's position.
iv. Right ascension and calculations on the planet Vesta.
v. Vesta observed on the meridian, 11 April - 23 May 1807.
vi. Observations of Vesta in the Eastern and Western Domes, 18 April - 28 June 1807.
Dates
- Creation: 1807
Creator
- From the Series: Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
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Extent
1 envelope(s) (1 envelope)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
A2/414-415
Finding aid date
2005-11-07 09:29:33+00:00
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