XXXVI. Astronomical observations made at the North Cape, for the Royal Society

April 28,29 and 30, got the observatory and dwelling house built, and instruments on shore. 01/05 Set up oak plank 3.75 inches thick, and 14 inches wide. This plank was set a little more than 2 feet in the ground, and well rammed with earth and stones so that it was very steady and firm; to which I...

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Published in:Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London
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Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 1769
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North Cape
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