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Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 2/15/2
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12 May 1860

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Circular letter from Astronomer Royal to Members of Board of Visitors of R.G.O. Proposal to co-operate with Otto Struve to obtain accurate comparison of measurements by mapping surveys throughout Europe.

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 2/15/3
Item
30 May 1860

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Practical arrangements for viewing Eclipse in Spain.

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 2/15/4
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13 Aug. 1860

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Requests help in finding new First Assistant for R.G.O.

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

Letter to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 2/16/1
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22 May 1861

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Circular letter to members of Board of Visitors of R.G.O. offering to show observatory equipment to them.

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 2/16/2
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16 Jan. 1862

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

£2000 from Sheepshanks benefaction available for use of Observatory. What would J.C.A. wish to see it spent on.

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 2/16/3
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3 Nov. 1862

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Reasons he cannot return the pivots of the Cambridge Transit. Suggests method of turning instrument without them.

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 2/17/1
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2 Apr. 1864

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Seeks advice on reducing Bradley's observations 1743-1749.

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 2/17/2
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8 Apr. 1864

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Seeks further advice on reducing Bradley's observations 1743-1749. Has report of H. Breen on subject.

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 2/17/3
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23 Apr. 1864

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Thanks for comments on reduction of Bradley's observations. Otto Struve wishes to use Bradley's MSS.

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

Autograph letter signed to J.C. Adams

Adams/Box 2/17/4
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6 Dec. 1864

Part of Papers of John Couch Adams

Has sent in paper on Jupiter's Mass. Has received paper from Hansen.

Airy, Sir George Biddell (1801-1892) Knight, astronomer

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