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Papers on small planets and comets, 1861-04 - 1862-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/102

Scope and Contents

Circulars and letters on the observations of various minor planets, some newly discovered, and extensive works on comets, correspondence relating to comets and newspaper articles. There is a print drawing and description of Donati's comet; a letter from J.F. Encke on his comet; an article from 'The London Review', 13 July 1861, on the Great Comet of 1861; a listing of comets; and a piece on minerals in England. There is also a letter sent anonymously to 'Professor Faraday'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1861-04 - 1862-03

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Extent

1 volume(s) (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

L1/32

Finding aid date

2006-01-03 10:58:57+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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