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  <dc:title>Unpublished observations, taken with astronomical brass quadrant by Rev Mr Smith</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Astronomical observations taken from the top of a church with an astronomical brass quadrant fitted with telescopes and a micrometer for measuring seconds of a degree. A Dollond acromatic object glass telescope of 3 1/2 feet was also used. The objective of these observations was to determine the latitude and longitude of Madras [Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India].

Subject: Astronomy

Written by Smith at Fort St Geo [George, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India]. Communicated by John Call.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>14 October 1777</dc:date>
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