James Dunlop's Historical Catalogue of Southern Nebulae and Clusters

I n 1826 James Dunlop compiled the second ever catalogue of southern star clusters, nebulae and galaxies from Parramatta (NSW, Australia) using a 23-cm reflecting telescope. Initially acclaimed, the catalogue and author were later criticised and condemned by others—including Sir John Herschel— and...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cozens, G., Walsh, Andrew, Orchiston, W.
Format: Journal Article
Published: James Cook University 2010
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Online Access:http://www.narit.or.th/en/files/2010JAHHvol13/2010JAHH...13...59C.pdf
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/44054