The Original Astronomical Observations Made in the Course of a Voyage to the Northern Pacific Ocean (from the Cook expeditions of 1776-1780) is written by William Bayly, James Cook, and James King. This astronomical book contains varioius astronomical observations made at different places on shores.
Following are the astronomical topics covered in this book. This astronomy book is intended for astronomers, and students doing research in the space science and astrology.
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Following are the astronomical topics covered in this book. This astronomy book is intended for astronomers, and students doing research in the space science and astrology.
- Astronomical Observations on Drake's Island in Plymouth Sound
- Comparison of the clocks and watches while among the society Islands
- Observations at King George's Sound, by Capt. Cooke, and Lieut. King
- Lieut. King's remarks concerning the watch N' 1
- Lunar Observations made at Kamtschatka by Lieut. King and officers
- Observations for the latitude of the ship, and her longitude by the watch N' 1
- Lunar Observations made by Capt. Cooke and officers of the resolution
- Azimuths, by Capt. Cooke and officers
- Dips of the magnetic Needle, by Capt. Cooke and Lieut. King
- Observations for determining the latitude of the ship, and her longitude, by the watch N' 2
- Lunar Observations made by W.Bayly
- Azimuths by W. Bayly
- Dips of the magnetic Needle by W. Bayly
- Meteorological Observations by W. Bayly
- Observations for determining the saltiness of Sea water
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