Paris
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A note on the transit of Mercury of 9 November 1802 as observed at Paris, 1803-01-04
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/159/5: 1
Scope and Contents
The author of the note may be [Badiase] and refers to comments by Charles Messier and Pierre Mechain. On the reverse of the note is a record of observations, possibly in the hand of Nevil Maskelyne.
Dates:
1803-01-04
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Académie des Sciences de l'Institut de France: award of corresponding membership to Charles Darwin, 5 Aug. 1878
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 229: 64
Scope and Contents
For correspondence relating to this award, see MS DAR 230: 63.
(Letter, miscellaneous)
Dates:
5 Aug. 1878
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Anonymous journal of a tour from Lyons to Paris, 17 Oct. 1772-30 Nov. 1772
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.2744.20
Scope and Contents
Inside front cover: sketch map of a part of Lyons. Inside back cover: notes in English and French of names and addresses.
Dates:
17 Oct. 1772-30 Nov. 1772
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Astronomical and nautical tables, 1762
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/160
Scope and Contents
Astronomical and nautical tables calculated for the meridian of Paris, extracted from Lalande's 'Connaissance des Temps' for 1762. The list of tables is in French.1. Table of times to reduce parts of the equator.2. Right ascension table for the adjustment of differences in degrees when the clock is too fast or to add on when the clock is too slow. 3. Deduction table to obtain more exact passages of the stars on the meridian.4. Conversion table of average or...
Dates:
1762
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Baron Paris de Boisrouvray on a magnetic compass, 1819 - 1822
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/43: 363-385
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Correspondence regarding the effect of magnetic variation on the mariner's compass, the use of magnetic variation to establish longitude and the cause of magnetic variation.
Dates:
1819 - 1822
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Bulletin des sociétés savantes 'Revue Scientifique de la France et de l'Étranger' 2s 8: 165-166, 1878-08-01 - 1878-08-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 226.1: 220
Scope and Contents
Printed; by Editors; written at Paris
(Printed)
Dates:
1878-08-01 - 1878-08-31
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From the Part:
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Charles Darwin et l'Académie des sciences de Paris 'France', 1878-08-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 216: 57b
Scope and Contents
Printed; by E Vignes; written at Paris in including printed transcription of Charles Robert Darwin to E Vignes,
(Printed)
Dates:
1878-08-23
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Charles Darwin 'Liberté', 1882-04-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 216: 58a
Scope and Contents
Printed; by A N[...]; written at Paris
(Printed)
Dates:
1882-04-22
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circular concerning various mathematical publications; secondary type: printed, 1896-11-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 251: 4381
Scope and Contents
Letter from C A Laisant to [Sir George Howard Darwin]; written at Paris
(Letter, printed)
Dates:
1896-11-10
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Computations, 1751 - 1811
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/65
Scope and Contents
Various observations, computations and measurements of stars, planets, comets, the Moon and the Sun.1. Eclipses of Jupiter's satellites, 1803-1804.2. Reductions for the Moon's transits, 1805.3. Corrections to the stars and the Sun to be applied due to errors of the meridian mark.4. Mean times of the Moon's transits, 1805.5. Aberrations in right ascension and north polar distance, 1802-1806.6. Refractions of observations in 1806.7....
Dates:
1751 - 1811
Conditions Governing Access:
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Computations, tables and observations, 1718 - 1767
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 2/18
Scope and Contents
Computations, tables, observations and miscellaneous papers. Nos 19-43 are bound together in the form of an exercise book.1. Observations of the planets, 17-18 May 1737, in Latin.2. Observations and calculations for 23-24 July 1739. 3. Observations at Stoke Newington, London, 1738. 4. Observations by J.N. Lillee of the passage of the Moon at Petersburg, 2-3 January 1738.5. Lunar observations at Paris, 1729-1723.6. French account of an...
Dates:
1718 - 1767
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Correspondence on galvanic communications, 1849 - 1853
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/610
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and related papers concerning the establishment of galvanic communications between the Greenwich and Paris observatories. The papers include extracts from Airy's report on galvanic communications to the Admiralty; the laying of telegraph wires in the grounds of Greenwich Park, illustrated with a plan; the laying of telegraph wires on the South Eastern Railway between London Bridge and Dover; a plan and description of the electric telegraph employed on the South Eastern...
Dates:
1849 - 1853
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Correspondence on longitudes and latitudes, 1891 - 1914
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/261
Scope and Contents
Letter concerning police protection for the hut used at the longitude of Killorglin station, 1898.Correspondence between Christie, F.W. Dyson and H.P. Hollis, 1898.Letter regarding a proposed determination by Major Watherston of the longitude of Sekondi in the Gold Coast, 1902.Correspondence with the Colonial Office, Ambromm, concerning errors of the Moon, 1902-1903.Latitude variation results sent to the Royal Observatory by Professor Albrecht, 1906-1914, with...
Dates:
1891 - 1914
Conditions Governing Access:
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Correspondence on magnetism, 1949 - 1953
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 9/372
Scope and Contents
Correspondence relating to the National Physical Laboratory and magnetism, including letters concerning the magnetic declination of London and Paris in the early 19th century, with a graph, 1953, and correspondence with Dr E.C. Bullard of the National Physical Laboratory regarding J. Flamsteed's magnetic observations, 1952.
Dates:
1949 - 1953
Conditions Governing Access:
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Correspondence on observations given, 1889 - 1907
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/181
Scope and Contents
Correspondence concerning observations given to the Northern Rifle Association, U. Levau, Mr Spencer, A. Stubbs, J. Franz, H.P. Slade, Mr MacKenzie, Mr Jackson, Mr Dawes and Mr Hutchinson, 1889. The topics include the Sun's position at Wimbledon; Vesta, 1887-1888; the azimuth of the Sun and Moon in west London; sunrise near Paris; the full Moon, January and February 1891; observations of a lunar crater; measures of Mars and Saturn; an equation of time; the meeting of Mars and Saturn; and the...
Dates:
1889 - 1907
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Correspondence on terrestrial longitude, 1833 - 1848
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/181
Scope and Contents
Correspondence on finding terrestrial longitude by testing chronometers at the culmination of Moon and stars. There is material on the longitudes of Chelmsford, Limerick, Port Stephen (Australia), Paris, Edinburgh, Antwerp, Dublin, Armagh, Cambridge, Oxford, Bedford, Hartwell, Portsmouth, Devonport, Hamburg, Liverpool and Regent's Park. The correspondents include E.J. Cooper, J.C. Fremont, P.P. King, W.H.C. Bartlett, Sir F. Beaufort, G. Fisher, E. Sabine, T. Henderson, R. Sheepshanks, J....
Dates:
1833 - 1848
Conditions Governing Access:
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Correspondence on time balls and signals, 1861 - 1866
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/615
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and related papers on the time signal and the time ball service. There are various papers on the signalling of time by a falling ball or by cannon fire at Birmingham, Cardiff, Devonport, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Madras, Newcastle, Nice and the Palais Royale, Paris; proposals for time balls at Wellington (New Zealand), Ipswich, and Port Elizabeth; proposals for clocks and bells in Worcester; details of local time signals in 'The Scotsman', 'Daily Review', 'Glasgow Daily Herald',...
Dates:
1861 - 1866
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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Darwin (article and cartoon) 'Lune Rousse' 2: 1-3, 1878-08-18
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 226.2: 21
Scope and Contents
Printed; by poss Louis Gramont; written at Paris
(Printed)
Dates:
1878-08-18
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Darwin et le Darwinisme 'Patrie', 1882-04-23
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 216: 59
Scope and Contents
Printed; by G E M[...]; written at (Paris?)
(Printed)
Dates:
1882-04-23
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Des effets de l'immersion sur les feuilles aériennes 'Société Botanique de France (Bulletin)' 23: 243-258, 1876-01-01 - 1876-12-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 136: 12
Scope and Contents
Printed; by E Mer; written at Paris in issue of 'Société Botanique de France (Bulletin)' 23: 161-283
(Printed)
Dates:
1876-01-01 - 1876-12-31
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Des phénomènes végétatives qui précèdent ou accompagnent le dépérissement et la chute des feuilles 'Société Botanique de France (Bulletin)' 23: 176-191, 1876-01-01 - 1876-12-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 136: 12
Scope and Contents
Printed; by E Mer; written at Paris in issue of 'Société Botanique de France (Bulletin)' 23: 161-283
(Printed)
Dates:
1876-01-01 - 1876-12-31
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Determination of latitude and longitude, 1772 - 1806
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/159
Scope and Contents
Papers concerned with determining longitude and latitude at sea, with miscellaneous observations.
Dates:
1772 - 1806
Conditions Governing Access:
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Early computations, 1723 - 1737
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 3/43/7
Scope and Contents
Computations, mainly cometary.1. Chart of cometary observations and associated calculations, 1723.2. Several pages of calculations.3. 'The Places of the Telescopic Stars from which the Comet was observed', 1723, with a chart.4. Equation to solve a problem on parabolas.5. Account of the observations of a comet by Maraldi at Paris, 1723. There is mention of the 1707 cometary sighting at Paris, with calculations.6. Calculations regarding the comet...
Dates:
1723 - 1737
Conditions Governing Access:
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envelope containing a feather; secondary type: miscellaneous, 1869-09-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 142: 53
Scope and Contents
Letter from [unidentified] to Charles Robert Darwin; written at Paris
(Letter, miscellaneous)
Dates:
1869-09-29
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From the Class:
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Expense sheets for the trigonometrical survey between London and Paris, 1822
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/16: 330-333
Scope and Contents
From the File:
The accounts of printers and publishers for Board of Longitude publications, with miscellaneous accounts.
Dates:
1822
Conditions Governing Access:
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