RefNo | MA/394/14 |
Previous numbers | MA.394.10 |
Level | Item |
Title | Longitude observations made at various locations in Borneo, by Charles Morgan Elliot |
Creator | Elliot; Charles Morgan (1815-1852); British army officer and engineer |
Date | 19 October-19 November 1842 |
Description | Observations made usinng time and the altitude of the Sun's lower limb. The place of observation for earlier readings is not ststed initially, but Sarawak, Malaysia is noted [p.8]. Other locations include the Santor Diamond Mines [p.7 and p.10] and the mouth of the Sepang river [p.10]. With an explanatory note by C M Elliot [p.11] commencing: 'M.S. for morning and A.S. for afternoon sights...'.
Headed [p.1 and p.12]: 'Borneo Observations for Longitude &c.' |
Extent | 12p. |
Format | Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
Dimensions | 330x205mm. |
AccessStatus | Open |