Box RGO 87/54-66: Box 8
Container
Contains 13 Results:
File
Comparisons of the Herstmonceux Astrolabe and other star catalogues and instruments, undated, [1960s-1970s]
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 87/54
Scope and Contents
Comprises tabulated data on comparisons of the Herstmonceux Astrolabe and various other star catalogues and instruments. The other catalogues and instruments include: N30; FK4; Paris Astrolabe; Pulkovo photoelectric transit and Cooke RTC. The tables give differences in right ascension and declination.
Dates:
undated, [1960s-1970s]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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Papers on probable errors in time and latitude observations, undated, [1960s-1970s]
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 87/55
Scope and Contents
Comprises tabulated data, graphs and notes regarding internal and external PEs [probable errors] in time and latitude observations.
Dates:
undated, [1960s-1970s]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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Comparisons between astrolabe and PZT [photographic zenith tube] results, 1959 - 1962
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 87/56
Scope and Contents
Comprises tabulated data and graphs showing comparisons and differences between time, latitude and longitude results from the Astrolabe and the PZT [Photographic Zenith Tube] at Herstmonceux.
Dates:
1959 - 1962
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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Data and charts on probable errors, undated, [1960s-1970s]
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 87/57
Scope and Contents
Comprises tabulated data and histograms showing probable errors in astrolabe observations. In one table the data is marked as 'Keep', 'Possible' or 'Reject'.
Dates:
undated, [1960s-1970s]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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Tabulated data for astrolabe latitude corrections, 1959 - 1963
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 87/58
Scope and Contents
Comprises tabulated data for astrolabe latitude corrections. Records the following: sheet number; group; observer; date; [correction].
Dates:
1959 - 1963
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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'Herstmonceux Astrolabe Observations: Weekly Sheets', 1962 - 1963
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 87/59
Scope and Contents
Papers from a file labelled 'Herstmonceux Astrolabe Observations: Weekly Sheets'. Comprises printed data tables for observations made with the Danjon Impersonal Astrolabe, filled in with handwritten data. Explanatory notes are printed on the back of the sheets. A list of peope who were sent copies is written on the inside cover of the file.
Dates:
1962 - 1963
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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'Bulletin: Astrolabe Results I, Preparation of M/S and Tables', 1964 - 1965
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 87/60
Scope and Contents
Papers from a file labelled 'Bulletin: Astrolabe Results I, Preparation of M/S and Tables'. Comprises notes and drafts for an article by D. V. Thomas titled 'Results Obtained with a Danjon Astrolabe at Herstmonceux', including data tables, lists of references, lists of amendments, handwritten drafts, a bibliography, a plan of the astrolabe site, and a typed draft. A small number of the papers are in a second folder labelled 'Astrolabe Results Publication' that was...
Dates:
1964 - 1965
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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Herstmonceux astrolabe duties chart, undated, [1960s-1970s]
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 87/61
Scope and Contents
Comprises a duties chart for Herstmonceux Astrolabe giving dates and times for observing the star groups A-M.
Dates:
undated, [1960s-1970s]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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Computer programming sheets, 1965 - 1966
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 87/62
Scope and Contents
Comprises sets of Fortran coding forms and ICT program sheets, programmed by R. Wallis and D. Thomas. The sets are labelled:
'Cape Astrolabe Duty Run'
'Corrections to Cape Astrolabe Duty Run'
'XLABECPDUTY'
'Suggested Replacement for Catalogue Tape Reading Sub-Section To Replace Page 10 Line 14 to Page 11 Line 7 Inclusive'
'Corrections to Astrolabe Fortrain Program to Convert to IBM Fortran IV'
'Cape Astrolabe Duty Run (XLABECPDUTY)'
'Cape Astrolabe Duty...
Dates:
1965 - 1966
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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Notes on Fortran, 1965
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 87/63
Scope and Contents
Comprises typed notes titled: 'Example of paper control in Fortran'; 'Example of least-squares technique in Fortran' 'Example of character-testing in Fortran'. The notes are by G. A. Wilkins [George A. Wilkins].
Dates:
1965
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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Fortran program listing for computer program C87C, 1967
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 87/64
Scope and Contents
Comprises a print-out listing Fortran computer program C87C in human-readable format, with handwritten annotations. The print-out is labelled 'C87C with TP7 Results 20/10/67 (new computer, & including headings for paper tape output)'.
Dates:
1967
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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Papers on computer programs, 1965 - 1968
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 87/65
Scope and Contents
Assorted papers and notes about computer programs. Comprises lists of title cards and test packs; flowchart showing process of running programs; notes on numerical values; list of inputs for various expressions; flowcharts of program functions; print-outs of results; Fortran coding forms; handwritten notes on test packs; and other notes. Note: one of the flowcharts is made up of two pieces of paper that were glued together in the past, and this adhesive is beginning to fail....
Dates:
1965 - 1968
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
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Fortran program listings for computer programs NA287/A, C87/A and C87/B, 1965 - 1966
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 87/66
Scope and Contents
Comprises print-outs listing various versions of the Fortran computer programs NA287/A, C87/A and C87/B in human-readable format, with handwritten annotations.
Dates:
1965 - 1966
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).