Papers on the solar eclipse, 1900
Scope and Contents
Papers relating to the solar eclipse seen in Portugal on 28 May 1900:
Pamphlets concerning the eclipse expedition, Cooke's Tours, etc., 1900.
'Nautical Almanac Circular', No. 17, and a United States Weather Department report on the probable sky state, 1900.
Correspondence with the Admiralty, Treasury and Hydrographer concerning arrangements for travelling, money, the loan of watches and travelling claims, 1900.
Correspondence with the Portuguese Government and the Lisbon Observatory, 1900.
Correspondence with Maures and Co., Orporto, concerning travel arrangements, customs facilities, etc., 1900.
Correspondence with Willesden Paper Canvas Works concerning the purchase of canvas for huts at Ovar, 1900.
Dates
- Creation: 1900
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 bundle(s) (1 bundle)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
Q3 (9)
Finding aid date
2006-03-30 10:46:25+00:00
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