Comparisons of standard bars, 1834 - 1844
Scope and Contents
Comparisons of various standard bars. The volume begins with R. Sheepshanks' notes on antiquarian measures and on the standards. There are his observations, calculations, corrections and comparisons of various standard bars held by Parliament, the Royal Astronomical Society and individuals, and also comparisons of standard bars by F. Baily. Their prime concern is with variations of length at different temperatures. The volume also includes F. Baily's detailed comparisons of various bars and R. Sheepshanks' extrapolations from these comparisons.
Dates
- Creation: 1834 - 1844
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
D3/14
Finding aid date
2006-01-06 11:41:07+00:00
Subject
- Baily, Francis, 1774 - 1844 (stockbroker and astronomer) (Person)
- Sheepshanks, Richard, 1794 - 1855 (astronomer) (Person)
- Royal Astronomical Society (Organization)
- Standards Commission (Organization)
- Parliament (Organization)
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