Miscellaneous astronomical papers, 1880
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/265
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous papers concerning astronomical matters, including letters from Sir D. Gill, J.R. Hind, C.P. Smyth, M.J.C. Houzeau, M.J. Peroche, Herr F.H. Geobel and Herr C.W. Moesta. The subjects covered include the Nottingham Free Public Library; the Gresham Lectures, 1880; a paper on the apparent places of stars at upper transit, Greenwich, by Col. Drayson; a printed address by Sir D. Gill on the determination of the Earth's distance from the Sun; elements of the transits of Venus, 1631-2012; Houzeau's 'Bibliographie Generale de L'Astronomie'; the periodicity of sunspots; solar physics; the proximity of Jupiter to the Earth; the parallax of Alpha 2 Centauri; the telegraphic announcement of astronomical discoveries; and correspondence on other subjects relating to astronomy.
Dates
- 1880
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
C3/21
Finding aid date
2006-01-06 11:38:04+00:00
Includes index.
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
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