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Catalogue of 1680 Stars for the Equinox 1900·0 - Great Britain. Admiralty

Catalogue of 1680 Stars for the Equinox 1900·0

By: Great Britain. Admiralty, David Gill, Cape Of Good Hope Royal Observatory (Created by)

Hardcover | 22 May 2025

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"Catalogue of 1680 Stars for the Equinox 1900.0" presents a detailed compilation of celestial observations made at the Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope, between 1905 and 1906. This catalogue, meticulously prepared under the supervision of the British Admiralty, David Gill, and Sydney Samuel Hough, offers invaluable data for astronomers, navigators, and historians of science.

The entries provide precise coordinates and magnitudes for 1680 stars, referenced to the equinox of 1900.0, making it a crucial reference point for astronomical calculations and celestial mapping. Its enduring value lies in its contribution to the advancement of positional astronomy and its role in facilitating accurate star charting during the early 20th century. This historical document offers a glimpse into the dedicated work of the Royal Observatory and its contribution to global scientific endeavors.

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