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Akademische Sternkarten, Berlin 1830—59

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 March 2016

Derek Jones
Derek Jones*
Affiliation:
Institute of Astronomy, Madingley Rd., Cambridge CB3 0HA, U.K.

Abstract

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Bessel proposed to the Berlin Academy that 24 astronomers should collaborate in mapping the sky within 15° of the equator. The projected completion date was 1829. The actual completion date was 1859.

Type
II. Joint Discussions
Information
Highlights of Astronomy , Volume 12: Highlights of Astronomy. As presented at the XXIVth General Assembly of the IAU, 2000 , 2002 , pp. 367 - 370
Copyright
Copyright © Astronomical Society of Pacific 2002

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