RGO Archives/RGO 6 contains:
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182	Papers on the longitude of Valentia
183	Papers on the longitude of Valentia
184	Papers on the longitude of Valentia
185	Papers on the longitude of Valentia
186	Papers on the longitude of Kingstown and Valentia
187	Papers on the longitude of Valentia
188	Papers on the longitude of Valentia
189	Catton's observations
190	Transit observations
191	Mural circle observations
192	Correspondence on the Groombridge Catalogue
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Papers of George Airy

Title	Papers on the longitude of Valentia
Reference	RGO 6/187 (former reference: C2/207)
Covering Dates	1843–1845
Extent and Medium	1 box

Content and context

Geodetic equations based on the 'Longitude of Valentia' (Valencia) project. The papers include personal equations and geodetic formulae; a diagram of the triangulation employed; angles of places from Butser Hill, Hampshire, and other locations; abstract of latitudes, longitudes and azimuthal bearings; schemes and instructions for the reductions of the observations; and an account of the whole project in draft form by Airy, missing several pages.

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Longitude

Valencia Island

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