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18 Observations of transits
19 Observations of transits
20 Observations of transits
21 Observations of transits
22 Quadrant observations
23 Quadrant observations
24 Quadrant observations
25 Quadrant observations
26 Quadrant observations
27 Quadrant observations
28 Observations of transits
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Papers of James Bradley and Nathaniel Bliss

Title Quadrant observations
Reference RGO 3/23
(former reference: A1/159)
Covering Dates 1744–1747
Extent and Medium 1 volume
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Observations of major stars made with a quadrant, including adjustments to the telescope and observational method. This volume contains three similar descriptions of the quadrant (two in a rough hand) and experiments performed upon it; corrections to the quadrant calculated in 1746; two grocery bills for the weeks beginning 18 February and 10 March 1743; and a table of observations made between 1746 and 1747.

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The volume is a fair copy of RGO 3/9.

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