Cape of Good Hope
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
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Item
Observations at the Cape of Good Hope, 1775-03-23 - 1775-04-23
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/59/2: 21v-26v
Scope and Contents
These include daily observations; observations made with the transit instrument; observations on the dip of the magnetic needle; observations for the variation of the compass by means of a meridian mark; observations for determining the error of the line of collimation of the quadrant; observations for the going of the clock; and observations for the latitude.The observations end with a detailed entry determining the difference of latitude and meridian of his observatory and the place...
Dates:
1775-03-23 - 1775-04-23
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