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Log

PagePlateClassObjectR.A.DecStartObs H.A.Obs DecStopExpDateMiscellaneous
69641HP 3051 HP 305320 462 43 W+12.50 +12.322 07Nov 07 1896x 9641 Accidentally struck instrument after starting. Reversed. Dec. readings made at close.
69642HP 3051 HP 305322 194 15+27.55 +28.323 28Nov 07 1896x 9642 Direct plate set back in holder by strips of brass between .04 & .05 inches in thickness. Found clock stopped at close.
69643HP 90 HP 9200 020 32 E+22.07 +21.701 02Nov 07 1896x 9643 Added 1 gr. to clock just after starting plates, making total load 5 grs.
69644HP 90 HP 9201 260 53 W+37.00 +37.402 55Nov 07 1896x 9644 Direct plate. Set back in holder by strips of brass same at 9242.

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