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| Page | Plate | Class | Object | R.A. | Dec | Start | Obs H.A. | Obs Dec | Stop | Exp | Date | Miscellaneous |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | 495 | L | Pole | 2 25 50 | +90.0 | 2 35 50 | Dec 26 1912 | Both mirrors A & B have been silvered; also the flat. Primary was restored to instrument Dec. 23 & the flat this P.M. Before putting it in position I took the adjustment of primary by rising image in focus on itself. This was done by climbing step ladder placed in 8-inch shed. No deviation was noted. It grew dark rapidly so that flat was not properly adjusted. Cause greatly it was not used tonight. A visual examination showed image when out of focus to be very bright at the edge. Later I Made a trial adjustment on stars. x 495 Test of images A & B. | ||||
| 140 | 496 | L | Pole | 3 13 00 | +90.0 | 3 23 00 | Dec 26 1912 | x 496 The adjustment of flat was changed previous to taking this plate. |
