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Observations of the occultations of Jupiter and his satellites by the moon, April 24th, 1864

Abbott, Francis 1864 , 'Observations of the occultations of Jupiter and his satellites by the moon, April 24th, 1864' , Monthly Notices of Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania , p. 53 .

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Abstract

The light of both Jupiter and the Moon, was seen at intervals with good
definition, but was notably less brilliant than could have been wished for at the
time of conjunction, notwithstanding the air was calm and undisturbed.

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
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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