The Observatory, Volume 56Editors of the Observatory, 1933 Some vols. for 1886- include a special issue: Annual companion to the Observatory. |
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... Observatory , and in the condition relating to the " Bedd " we have an early example of our good old friend " Red Tape . " 66 The first mention of any instruments being supplied to the Observatory by the Board is dated 24th March 1683 ...
... Observatory , and in the condition relating to the " Bedd " we have an early example of our good old friend " Red Tape . " 66 The first mention of any instruments being supplied to the Observatory by the Board is dated 24th March 1683 ...
Page 248
... observatory gave better results than the Mountain Station in favourable autumn weather , with the chief water - vapour band almost invisible . Hence the driest winter nights at the observatory were carefully selected for the Martian ...
... observatory gave better results than the Mountain Station in favourable autumn weather , with the chief water - vapour band almost invisible . Hence the driest winter nights at the observatory were carefully selected for the Martian ...
Page 327
... Observatory was the close tie which , by his relations with South Africa and in particular by his personal friendship with Dr. Innes , was laid between the observatories of Leiden and Johannesburg , a tie which will be strengthened by ...
... Observatory was the close tie which , by his relations with South Africa and in particular by his personal friendship with Dr. Innes , was laid between the observatories of Leiden and Johannesburg , a tie which will be strengthened by ...
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