| RefNo | MS/957/90 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Henry Kater, 10 Great Castle Street, to an unknown correspondent |
| Creator | Kater; Henry (1777-1835); British geodicist and metrologist |
| Date | no date |
| Description | The two circles in his correspondent's astronomical circle furnish a means of obtaining latitude by two altitudes of a heavenly body with the interval of time between them by means of the change os azimuth. He encloses a method [not present] although he thinks the suggestion might already have occurred. He is obliged for a message relayed by Captain Grover and is sorry to hear that his correspondent is unwell. |
| Extent | 2p. [p.2 blank] |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Dimensions | 226x186mm. |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA1206 | Kater; Henry (1777 - 1835) | 1777 - 1835 |