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Argus. alterations which have taken place in the nebula surrounding Argus, from February, 1871, to February, 1872.

Abbott, Francis 1872 , 'Argus. alterations which have taken place in the nebula surrounding Argus, from February, 1871, to February, 1872.' , Monthly Notices of Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania , pp. 27-31 .

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Abstract

If it were not for the certainty that many and important
changes have of late years taken place in connection with the
star in Argo Navis, and the surrounding nebula, I should
feel some diffidence in replying to the queries set forth by
the late Sir John Herschel and the Astronomer Royal.

Item Type: Article
Authors/Creators:Abbott, Francis
Keywords: Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records
Journal or Publication Title: Monthly Notices of Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Collections: Royal Society Collection > Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Additional Information:

In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania.

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