Janus: Papers of Nevil Maskelyne

RGO Archives/RGO 4 contains:
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166	Papers on observational methods
167	Papers on computing and observational methods
168	Text on nutation of the Earth's axis
169	Drafts of Dr Waring's books
170	Notes on mathematical theory
171	Notes on observing Jovian satellites
172	Theory of light refraction
173	Theory of light reflection and refraction
174	Illustrations of refraction corrections
175	Observations of Jovian satellites
176	Illustrations of finding apparent and mean time
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Papers of Nevil Maskelyne

Title	Notes on observing Jovian satellites
Reference	RGO 4/171 (former reference: A2/421F)
Extent and Medium	1 envelope

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Problems relating to the observations of Jupiter's satellites due to relative brightness: 'To find by observations the ratio of the absolute light of the satellite to the diminution of the same owing to the strength and proximity of Jupiter's light at the time.' The notes are undated.

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