Janus: Papers of the Cape Observatory

RGO Archives/RGO 15 contains:
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102	Correspondence on the Cape Observatory
103	Correspondence on the Cape Observatory
104	Correspondence on the Cape Observatory
105	Correspondence on the Cape Observatory
106	Correspondence on the Cape Observatory
107	Papers on chronometers and time signals
108	Correspondence on time signals
109	Correspondence on chronometers and time signals
110	Correspondence on chronometers and time signals
111	Correspondence on magnetism and seismology
112	Correspondence on meteorology and meteor showers
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Papers of the Cape Observatory

Title	Papers on chronometers and time signals
Reference	RGO 15/107 (former reference: I1, I10, I11)
Covering Dates	1879–1880
Extent and Medium	1 volume

Content and context

A volume entitled 'Chronometers Time Ball Reports 1879-1890', divided into four sections:

'Chronometers - Admiralty': correspondence and other papers regarding the testing of chronometers at the Cape Observatory and the provision for ships, 1879-1890.

'Time Signal. Simon's Town. Reports': written reports on the working of the Simon's Town Time Ball, showing when it failed or operated incorrectly and for what reason, 1882-1890.

'Time Signal. Port Elizabeth. Reports of Telegraph Department': written reports on the working of the Port Elizabeth Clock and Time Ball, 1879-1890.

'Time Signal. Port Elizabeth. Reports of Lighthouse Keeper': written reports on the working of the Port Elizabeth Time Ball as prepared by the lighthouse keeper, with his remarks concerning its operation, 1879-1890.

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Time Measuring Instruments

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