Lunar reduction reports, 1856 - 1860
Scope and Contents
Weekly reports by J.R. Lucas, the superintendent of the lunar reductions. There are also comparisons of J. Pond's star observations; calculations of epochs; calculations for lunar reductions; calculations of numbers from P.A. Hansen's tables; errata in J. Pond's observations; corrections to the Moon's parallax and semi-diameter; and letters from J.C. Adams, J. Challis and J.R. Hind.
Dates
- 1856 - 1860
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
C6/24
Finding aid date
2006-01-06 11:50:11+00:00
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Repository Details
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