Summary
Third Melbourne General Catalogue of Stars, for the Epoch 1880, Melbourne Observatory, 1917.
The published catalogue of 3068 stars is based on observations primarily undertaken by Edward. J. White, First Assistant Astronomer at Melbourne Observatory, between 1884 and 1894.
Physical Description
Printed hardcover large format book.Red cover, white text printed along spine.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Karen White, 17 Feb 2009
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Author
Pietro Paolo Giovanni Ernesto Baracchi - Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1917
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Editor
Mr Robert Lewis John Ellery, South Yarra, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1917
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Commissioned By
Melbourne Observatory, South Yarra, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1917
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Inscriptions
Cover inscription: 'Third Melbourne General Catalogue of 3068 Stars for the Equinox 1890, from observations made at Melbourne Observatory during the period 1884.7 to 1894.0 under the direction of Robert L. J. Ellery, Government Astronomer to 1895. Revised and prepared for press under the direction of Pietro Baracchi, Government Astronomer, 1895-1915. By authority: Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer, Melbourne, 1917.'
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Overall Dimensions
254 mm (Width), 8 mm (Depth), 315 mm (Height)
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References
Diary of Edward J. White, 1850-1913, State Library of Victoria, MS 13122. Robert Ellery, Presidential Address, 8 July 1872, Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria, v 10, 1870-73.
