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RefNoMS/110/1
Previous numbersMS/110
LevelFile
TitleAstronomical observations at Paramatta Observatory, New South Wales, Australia, volume 1
CreatorDunlop; James (1793–1848); astronomer
Date1823-1825
DescriptionObserved transits of the fixed stars and planets over the meridian with remarks on the names and characters of the stars and planets. Handwritten observations entered into printed tables.
Likely compiled by James Dunlop, astronomical assistant at the Parramatta Observatory operated by the Governor of New South Wales; Sir Thomas Brisbane.
Contains endorsement on the first folio signed J F W H [Sir John Frederick William Herschel].
Extent1 volume
FormatManuscript
Printed
PhysicalDescriptionPaper, bound in marbled paper covers with red leather spine.
Dimensions11 x 13.5 inches
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA7436Brisbane; Sir; Thomas Makdougall (1773 - 1860)1773 - 1860
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