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Time measuring instruments

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Chronometer comparisons, 1832 - 1833

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 15/142
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Thomas Henderson's comparisons of chronometers with the transit clock. There are also observations of Encke's Comet, times of flash of the evening gun, and weather observations.

Dates: 1832 - 1833
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