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RefNoMS/110/4
Previous numbersMS/113
LevelFile
TitleAstronomical observations at Paramatta Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, volume 4
CreatorDunlop; James (1793–1848); astronomer
DateMay 1824 - August 1824
DescriptionObservations of right ascensions and South Polar distances made with the mural circle, or observed distances of the fixed stars and planets from the South Pole.
Handwritten observations entered into a printed table.
Signed James Dunlop, 5 February 1825. Dunlop was the astronomical assistant at the Parramatta Observatory operated by the Governor of New South Wales; Sir Thomas Brisbane. This volume is noted as a duplicate 'to be returned to T.B.'
Extent1 volume, 130pp
FormatManuscript
Printed
PhysicalDescriptionPaper, bound in marbled paper covers with brown leather spine and corners.
Dimensions12 x 16.5 inches
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA7436Brisbane; Sir; Thomas Makdougall (1773 - 1860)1773 - 1860
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