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'Nautical Almanac' correspondence, 1855 - 1859

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/206

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, primarily with J.R. Hind, on the 'Nautical Almanac', with reference to corrections to elements, places of comparison, stars and corresponding lunar observations. There are requests for information on star places for the longitude of Karachi, Pakistan; star positions; solar spots; and the Moon's place. The correspondents include J. Glaisher, A. d'Abbadie, G.P. Bond, R.C. Carrington and R.L.J. Ellery.

Dates

  • Creation: 1855 - 1859

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

1 archive box(es) (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

C3/104

Finding aid date

2006-01-06 11:36:02+00:00

Includes index.

Geographic

Repository Details

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