Key Information
Reference code
K/MUS/1/2
Title
Manuscript volume of observations on the transit of the sun taken at the Royal Observatory, Kew, 1769
Date(s)
- 1769 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Scope and content
Manuscript volume of observations on the transit of the sun taken at the Royal Observatory, Kew, Surrey, employing a variety of regulator clocks including John Shelton's astronomical regulator, signed by Stephen Demainbray, astronomer, (James) Stephen Rigaud, Assistant Observer, and George Wollaston, 4 June-15 July 1769, with instructions on the operation of an eight day clock, 1769. 1 volume