Cambridge observations, 1833 - 1837
Scope and Contents
Cambridge observations of the Sun, Moon and planets, including two books titled 'Calculations of Cambridge Observations of Sun, Moon and planets, 1833, 1834 and 1835'; correspondence with W.S. Stratford about rough geocentric places and an error in the ephemeris of Pallas; calculations of the Moon's diameter and the Moon's errors in longitude and ecliptic polar distance after correcting for error of diameter; sheets on the computation of the Moon's place from H.C. Schumacher's meridian ephemeris; and a set of rules for computing the perturbations of the small planets, the periodical comets, etc.
Dates
- Creation: 1833 - 1837
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
L1/3
Finding aid date
2006-01-06 11:36:42+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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