Papers on the longitude of Kingstown and Valentia, 1844
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
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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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
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