Equatorial observations of comets, 1888 - 1892
Scope and Contents
Equatorial observations of comets and computation of parallax in R.A and N.P.D, with remarks on 'seeing': Comet Barnard, 1888-1889; Comet Davidson, 1889; Comet Brooks, 1889-1890; the conjunction of Mars and Saturn, 1889; Comet Wolf, 1891; and Comet Swift, 1892. Inside the front cover is a note from Christie to Mr Downing, 4 October 1890, on giving the magnifying power used in comet observations in communications to the Royal Astronomical Society and in the Greenwich Observatory.
Dates
- Creation: 1888 - 1892
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2006-03-30 10:54:09+00:00
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