Papers relating to astronomical observations, [18--?]-1859.

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Papers relating to astronomical observations, [18--?]-1859.

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Fragment of a paper written by Ebenezer Porter Mason, manuscript, pages numbered 9-16, discussing methods of observing nebulae, 1839 Dec 26; ALS from Augustus W. Tyler to "Messrs. Editors," North Madison, 1859 Dec 3, describing his sighting of a meteor on Nov 15; and a brief description, written in manuscript in an unidentified hand, of a sighting of a meteor by Horatio G. Broome in the vicinity of Colchester, Connecticut, [18--?]. Also present is a report on observations of stars made to determine the latitude of the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, written in manuscript in an unidentified hand, [18--?].

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Broome, Horatio G.

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Tyler Augustus W.

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United States Military Academy

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West Point, N.Y., was originally utilized as a strategic defense location during the American Revolution. West Point is geographically located on a 100 ft. plateau overlooking the Hudson River. After the American victory Congress created a Corps of Invalids (veterans) that were transferred to West Point for the purpose of instructing candidates for commission. In 1802 Congress legally established the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Academy produced many leaders of American forc...

Mason, Ebenezer Porter, 1819-1840

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