Skip to main content

Papers on the longitude of Valentia, 1843 - 1845

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/187

Scope and Contents

Geodetic equations based on the 'Longitude of Valentia' (Valencia) project. The papers include personal equations and geodetic formulae; a diagram of the triangulation employed; angles of places from Butser Hill, Hampshire, and other locations; abstract of latitudes, longitudes and azimuthal bearings; schemes and instructions for the reductions of the observations; and an account of the whole project in draft form by Airy, missing several pages.

Dates

  • Creation: 1843 - 1845

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 archive box(es) (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

C2/207

Finding aid date

2006-01-06 11:35:23+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

Contact:
Cambridge University Library
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom