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Observations of transits, 1821 - 1826

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/8

Scope and Contents

Original transit observations, 12 September 1821 - 24 June 1826, with phenomena of the Jovian satellites; adjustments to the transit clock and transit instrument; replacement of broken micrometer wires; eclipses of the Moon, 5 February 1822, 2 August 1822 and 10 July 1824; 'Observed Capt. Hatiers' light apparently about the size of the wire to the west of the meridian mark'; the pivot of the transit instrument repaired by Edward Troughton; meridian marks at Chingford and Blackwall; occultation of Saturn by the Moon; and occultations of Uranus by the Moon.

Dates

  • Creation: 1821 - 1826

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

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Extent

1 volume(s) (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

A2/18

Finding aid date

2005-11-18 13:20:01+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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