Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to Edward Pigott observations relating to the lunar eclipse.
Letter accompanied by a page of observations relating to the lunar eclipse seen on 10 September 1783. Maskelyne expresses his hope that Pigott will continue to observe the eclipses of the Jupiter's satellites and occultations of the stars by the Moon. Refers to similar observations by Mr Hornsby. Maskelyne also comments on the inaccuracies of Flamsteed's pendulum clocks and mural quadrant. Maskelyne also invites Pigott to visit the Observatory when in London.
In a postscript, Maskelyne confirms that it was Mr Linly who showed Pigott the instruments, not Mr Hellins. Maskelyne also refers to Nathaniel Pigott's observations of the meteor on 18 August 1783, as seen from York, along with a passing comment about the production of the Nautical Almanac.
In a postscript, Maskelyne confirms that it was Mr Linly who showed Pigott the instruments, not Mr Hellins. Maskelyne also refers to Nathaniel Pigott's observations of the meteor on 18 August 1783, as seen from York, along with a passing comment about the production of the Nautical Almanac.
Record Details
| Item reference: | LBK/85/5; REG15/000535.5 |
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| Catalogue Section: | Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Extent: | 1 Letter |
| Date made: | 19th November 1781; 9th April 1781 1781 - 1799 1783-10-18 18th October 1783 |
| Creator: | Maskelyne, Nevil |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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- Engraving of Nevil Maskelyne. (Print) (LBK/85/1)
- Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to Edward Pigott about the delay in presenting Pigott's paper on observations of Mercury to the Royal Society. (Letters) (LBK/85/2)
- Engraving of Dr. Maskelyne, Royal Astronomer. (Print) (LBK/85/3)
- Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to Edward Pigott about a comet against the background stars of the constellation Vulpecula. (Letters) (LBK/85/4)
- Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to Edward Pigott observations relating to the lunar eclipse. (Letters) (LBK/85/5)
- Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to Edward Pigott confirms that he will present Pigott's paper on the discovery of a comet to the Royal Society. (Letter) (LBK/85/6)
- Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to John Goodricke on series of observations by Edward Pigott. (Letters) (LBK/85/7)
- Letter from Maskelyne to John Goodricke on Goodricke's discovery of the variable star Delta Cephei. (Letters) (LBK/85/8)
- Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to Edward Pigott with observations on on meridan observations of the Moon, the eclipses of Jupiter's moons, Abbe Toaldo and fireball meteors. (Letters) (LBK/85/9)
- A table of findings on stars. (Letters) (LBK/85/10)
- Engraving of Nevil Maskelyne. (Print) (LBK/85/11)
- Nevil Maskelyne to Edward Pigott comparing Pigott's observations of lunar transits to his own. (Letters) (LBK/85/12)
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