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RefNoMS/257/3/383
AltRefNoSa.1128
Previous numbersES3/87/1128
LevelItem
TitleA memorandum on chronometers by [Charles Rumker] to Francis Beaufort
Date1829
DescriptionDiscusses Dr Youngs trials regarding chronometers. Refers to ‘extreme variations’, anomalies, ‘mathematical principles systems for the motions of imperfectly constructed mechanical works’, chronometers ‘at sea’, and lunar observations. Discusses the mean of errors. Description of comparisons.
Extent4p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA5914Beaufort; Sir; Francis (1774 - 1857); hydrographer1774 - 1857
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