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Papers on the longitude of Kingstown and Valentia, 1844

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/186

Scope and Contents

Comparison of chronometers in order to find the longitude of Kingstown (Dún Laoghaire), Ireland, and the difference in longitude between Kingstown and Valentia (Valencia). The chronometers used are 2300, 2388, 2354, 1839 and 'Southampton'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1844

Creator

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Extent

1 volume(s) (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

C2/206

Finding aid date

2006-01-06 11:35:19+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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