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Miscellaneous astronomical papers, 1849

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/246

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous papers concerning astronomical matters, including letters from R. Sheepshanks, W. Lassell, Sir F. Beaufort, Captain Becher and W. Cubitt. The subjects covered include axial rotation; occultations visible at Cambridge, March-July 1849; the origin of the Moon; a paper on Sir J.F.W. Herschel's 'Results of Astronomical observations made during the years 1834-1838 at the Cape of Good Hope, being the completion of a Telescopic Survey of the whole surface of the visible Heavens commenced in 1825'; diagrams of the appearance of the Moon and Jupiter, 7 December 1849; observations of Saturn's rings; observations and elements of Saturn's 8th satellite; a table of the characteristics of the Solar System; inquiries as to the best astronomical books available; and other letters and papers relating generally to astronomy.

Dates

  • 1849

Conditions Governing Access

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

C3/2

Finding aid date

2006-01-06 11:37:27+00:00

Includes index.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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