The fond contain compilation of Pogson's observations and drawing

This item was about the discovery of 5 Asteroids (or minor planets as they were known at that time) Asia, Sappho, Sylvia, Camilla and Vera at Madras. The first was named asteroid 'Asia' as it was the first to be discovered by an observer on this continent. This page from Pogson's log book shows the first observations of Asia made on April 18th and 19th 1861.

This item was about the observations of great September comet of 1882 made on 11th September 1882. Observed from Madras Observatory by N. R. Pogson.

This fond includes instrumental corrections implemented from 1883 to 1887. Additionally, it features distinct outcomes of observations and average positions of stars during the years 1883 to 1887. Furthermore, the fond contains a distribution list of Madras astronomical publications.

This fond contains the life history and a brief description of the discoveries of Mr.N.R.Pogson.

This fond contains items related to John Evershed and about his discoveries.