Papers on small planets and comets, 1859-01 - 1861-03
Scope and Contents
The volume is divided into sections comprised chiefly of correspondence between Airy and British and international astronomers on the minor planets. It includes demands for ephemerides for the minor planets, the possibility of planets between Mercury and the Sun, observations and announcements on the discovery of asteroids, and material on comets sighted during this period. There is also an article on the cost of crime in England and Wales for 1858.
Dates
- Creation: 1859-01 - 1861-03
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
L1/31
Finding aid date
2006-01-03 10:58:53+00:00
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