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Royal Greenwich Observatory: Astronomers' Royal Papers: Bradley and Bliss

Catalogue reference: RGO 3

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RGO 3

Papers of James Bradley, Astronomer Royal 1742-1762, and Nathaniel Bliss, Astronomer Royal 1762-1764.They consist of observations, calculations, tables and some notes and correspondence and are largely the work of James Bradley.Some of the...

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RGO 3

Title
Royal Greenwich Observatory: Astronomers' Royal Papers: Bradley and Bliss
Date

1700-1804

Description

Papers of James Bradley, Astronomer Royal 1742-1762, and Nathaniel Bliss, Astronomer Royal 1762-1764.

They consist of observations, calculations, tables and some notes and correspondence and are largely the work of James Bradley.

Some of the microfilm in this series was formerly in PRO 28

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former reference

PRO 28/77-81

Originals held at

Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives

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Public Record(s)

Language

English

Creator(s)
  • Bliss, Nathaniel, 1700-1764
  • Bradley, James, 1693-1762
Physical description

45 microform

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Administrative / biographical background

Nathaniel Bradley succeeded Halley as Astronomer Royal and held the post for 20 years. He was succeeded by Nathaniel Bliss.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C13397/

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