Tables and computations, 1787 - 1788
Scope and Contents
Tables and computations, including a table for finding the Moon's southing. There is also a computation of the longitude of Calcutta, India, made from simultaneous observations there by Captain Huddart and at Greenwich of the immersions and emersions of Jupiter's satellites, 1787-1788.
Dates
- Creation: 1787 - 1788
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
A2/421C
Finding aid date
2005-11-07 10:47:58+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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