Record

RefNoMA/346/3
Previous numbersMA.346
LevelFile
TitleAstronomical observations made at Colaba Observatory, Bombay [Mumbai], India
Date6 September 1841-22 September 1842
DescriptionDaily observations of the Moon and selected star transits made at Colaba Observatory. With columns for date, object observed, observer initial, illuminated to East 1-5, mean of wires, correction to instrument, correction of chronometer, rate of clock, reduction to middle wire [not completed], and remarks.

Headed [p.1]: 'Transit Instrument'
Extent1 volume; 372p. [pp.2-4, pp.46-49 and pp.150-372 blank]
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper. Half bound in red leather, marbled paper boards
Dimensions323x207mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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