'Nautical Almanac' correspondence, 1855 - 1859
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
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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
Subject
- Adams, L, fl1800 (petitioner to the Board of Longitude) (Person)
- Carrington, Richard Christopher, 1826 - 1875 (astronomer) (Person)
- Ellery, Robert Lewis John, 1827 - 1908 (astronomer) (Person)
- Glaisher, James, 1809 - 1903 (astronomer) (Person)
- Hind, John Russell, 1823 - 1895 (astronomer) (Person)
- Bond, George Phillips, 1825 - 1865 (astronomer) (Person)
Repository Details
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