Computation of a comet, 1831 - 1834
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
Creator
- From the Series: Pond, John, 1767 - 1836 (astronomer) (Person)
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