Papers relating to the Transit of Venus 1882 (as filmed by the AJCP) [microform] : [M2837], 1882-1883
- Bib ID:
- 1418037
- Format:
- Manuscript and Microform
- Author:
- Grover, Charles, 1840-1921
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference.
- Description:
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- Canberra : Australian Joint Copying Project, 1993
- ca. 189 p.
- Summary:
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Notes and recollections of Grover on his journey to Australia on the Liguria to observe the Transit of Venus in 1882. He comments on such matters as the transportation of the portable observatory, Sydney in 1882, impressions of Australia, the condition of the Aborigines, voyage to Brisbane on the Katoomba, Macalister Station in the Darling Downs, setting up the portable observatory at Jimbour (because of cloud and a heavy thunderstorm "not a glimpse of the Transit of Venus or the sun was visible") and the return journey. Also included is a number of sketches, notes by Sir Cuthbert Peek (1855-1901), who accompanied Grover on his travels, photographs of the expedition and miscellaneous items.
- Biography/History:
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Charles Grover (1840-1921), astronomer, was born in Chesham, Buckinghamshire.
- Notes:
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- Filmed as part of the Australian Joint Copying Project by the National Library of Australia and the State Library of New South Wales.
- National Library of Australia holds microfilm master.
- Australian Joint Copying Project miscellaneous series M2837.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-743390479
- Microfilm copy of originals held in private ownership.
- Reproduction:
- Microfilm. Canberra, A.C.T. : National Library of Australia, 1993. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list available (2 p.).
- Subject:
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- Grover, Charles, 1840-1921
- Peek, Cuthbert Edgar, Sir, 2nd bart., 1855-1901
- Liguria (Ship)
- Katoomba (Ship)
- Venus (Planet), Transit of -- 1882
- Astronomy -- Observations
- Southern sky (Astronomy)
- Astronomers -- Great Britain -- Biography
- Astronomers -- Great Britain -- Archives
- Aboriginal Australians -- Social conditions
- Aboriginal Australians -- Social life and customs
- Venus (Planet) -- Observations
- Australia -- Description and travel -- 1851-1900
- Time Coverage:
- 1882-1883
- Occupation:
- Astronomers
- Other authors/contributors:
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Miscellaneous Series (Australian Joint Copying Project)..
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Creator Date of Death is Before 1955
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1921
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1883
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