Correspondence on reductions of Bradley's observations, 1864 - 1871
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding H. Breen's reductions of the observations made by James Bradley at the Royal Observatory during the years 1743-1750. The volume includes H. Breen's wage receipts; reports on the state of the calculations; and 'Work Book (2)' of G W. Farrcourt, assistant to H. Breen. There is also related correspondence with the Admiralty, J.C. Adams and R. Main.
Dates
- Creation: 1864 - 1871
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
C4/281
Finding aid date
2006-01-06 11:57:47+00:00
Subject
- Bradley, James, 1692 - 1762 (astronomer) (Person)
- Admiralty (Organization)
- Breen, Hugh, 1824 (astronomer) (Person)
- Adams, John Couch, 1819-1892 (astronomer) (Person)
- Main, Robert, 1808 - 1878 (astronomer) (Person)
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