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Computation of a comet, 1831 - 1834

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/216

Scope and Contents

Computation of a comet's latitude and longitude from right ascension and north polar distance, 17 January - 20 July [no year]; observation of rockets with Sir James South, 1831; note on the filing down of the transit instruments; and observations of the meridian mark, 1833-1834.

Dates

  • 1831 - 1834

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Extent

1 volume(s) (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

A2/282

Finding aid date

2005-11-21 10:34:29+00:00

Includes index.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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