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Correspondence on comets, 1840 - 1848

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/93

Scope and Contents

Correspondence on comets observed between 1840 and 1848, including Brennecker's Comet (1840); Mauvais' Comet (1844); Colla's Comet (1847); De Vico's Comet (1847); Biela's Comet (1848); and Encke's Comet (1848). The correspondents include J.J. von Littrow, W.C. Bond, J.R. Hind and R. Sheepshanks on matters including observations, ephemerides, positions of comets and various texts, as well as H.C. Schumacher's circulars. There are also pieces on the awards of, and procedure for, the King of Denmark's cometary medal.

Dates

  • Creation: 1840 - 1848

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

L1/22

Finding aid date

2006-01-03 10:58:20+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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