The fond contains observations notes on Madras meridian observations recorded during 1874-1904 from Madrsa Observatory. The observations concern minor planets, stars, equations for the stars i, j, and c, corrections to observed magnetic declination, the Moon and planets, R. Andromeda, Asia, minor planets, and apparent polar distance of stars.
Astrophysics
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This item was a note on imperial sample plates by John Evershed
Evershed, JohnThe item includes information on sightings of minor planets from 1862-1866. 43 planets are included in the observations.
Madras ObservatoryThe note includes information about planet observation between 1862 and 1865. Around 29 planets have had their observations recorded.
Madras ObservatoryThe item was about clock errors and rates of Madras taken in the year 1885.
Madras ObservatoryThe notes are used to determine the apparent polar distance of the stars. The records contain observations of seven stars, including Polaris, Draconis, and Cephei.
Madras ObservatoryThe notes contain tabulated values on equations of different stars. The stars are named Star I, star C, and Star J.
The item contains two data sheets related to R Andromedae, a Mira-type variable star in the constellation Andromeda. The observation was recorded in 1863.
The item was related to the observation of stars taken from 1874 to 1887. The observations are tabulated based on the name of the stars, date, and readings.
Madras ObservatoryThe item contains observation notes on the great comet in 1861, July 3, and the minor planet Asia taken on April and May of 1961. Below the observation, specific details regarding the comet tails were noted.