Box 5: RGO 150/2/1 - 3/1
Container
Contains 2 Results:
Sub-Series
Altazimuth Books: Errors of Moon's R.A. and N.P.D. with Altazimuth [Form No. 81*], 1892 - 1899
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 150/2
Scope and Contents
Four volumes recording 'Deduction of the Errors of Tabular R.A. and Tabular N.P.D. of the Moon from the Errors of Tabular Zenith-Distance and Tabular Azimuth, as inferred from Observations made with the Altazimuth'. Handwritten entries on printed Forms No. 81*. Forms include deductions made for observations of Zenith Distance and for Observations of Altazimuth, along with computations of denominators and errors of R.A. and N.P.D.
Dates:
1892 - 1899
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).
Sub-Series
Azimuth Error Books [Form No. 290], 1904-1919 and 1927-1939
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 150/3
Scope and Contents
Nine volumes recording determinations of the Azimuth Error with the Altazimuth and Transit Circle. Handwritten entries on printed Forms No. 290.
Dates:
1904-1919 and 1927-1939
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).