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Papers on geodetic surveys and longitudes, 1836 - 1848

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/417

Scope and Contents

Material concerning work on the geodetic surveys and longitudes in Britain, Europe and India. The papers include two maps of triangulations in Ireland (one on a smaller scale); a plan of principal triangles in Britain; a map of triangulations in Germany; a sketch of triangulations at Royston, Bedfordshire; calculations to find the latitude and longitude of Ben Lomond; triangulations in Scotland and on the Shetland Isles; disturbances of gravity of Shanklin Down, Isle of Wright, with a list of stars observed; work relating to the Indian survey, including a memorial to G. Everest; and geodetic log tables. There is also correspondence with F. Baily, T.W. Colby, F. Beaufort, W. Yolland, J.G.S. Lefevre, G. Clerk, F.G.W. Struve, J. South, H.C. Schumacher, T. Spring-Rice, J. Borrow, G. Everest and the Earl of Ripon.

Dates

  • 1836 - 1848

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