Records of the Royal Astronomical Society [microform] : [M1704-M1712], 1819-1940
- Bib ID:
- 746633
- Format:
- Manuscript and Microform
- Author:
- Royal Astronomical Society
- 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, [19--]
- 9 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.
- Summary:
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Secretary's letterbooks, 1822-24; original papers submitted to the Society, 1820-1900; correspondence of Joint Permanent Eclipse Committee, 1898-1912; papers of Francis Baily, 1829-30; papers of Edmund H Grove Hills, 1914; papers of John Lee, 1843-63; observations of Carl L.C. Rumker and of James Dunlop made at Parramatta Observatory, 1819-62; papers of Arthur C. Ranyard, 1868-93; papers of John H. Reynolds, 1914-29; correspondence of Rev. Richard Sheepshanks, 1846; papers re nebulae, 1871; report on the total eclipse of the sun in New Zealand, 1885; and correspondence to the Society, 1833-1940.
- Biography/History:
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Founded in 1820 as the Astronomical Society of London for the encouragement and promotion of astronomy. In 1831 its name changed to the Royal Astronomical Society.
- 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 M1704-1712.
- Also available online https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1127133798
- Microfilm copy of originals held by the Royal Astronomical Society, London.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list available (44 p.).
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1819-1940
- Other authors/contributors:
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Miscellaneous Series (Australian Joint Copying Project)..
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