Fer the Wi!laingtonian
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Having obtained the approximate elc-
ments of the orbit of the present Comet,
find they do not agree with those q any Of
which we have amy account; I; consequently
its period cannot be obtained.


This Comet will pass nearest to the earth
ON Friday the 1Atl INST, at the distance Of
55 millions Of miles. From the most accu-
rate measurement Of its tail, it ascends to
the height Of between Is and G3 millions Of
mies above the nucleus, on nearly right
line from the sun.


Passage through Perhcilion, December
18th, 1925.


Pcrihelion dist. (that ofthe earth being D
/. 1879.


Longitude Of Perihclion, 10 signs, l5o so
Longitude Of As. node, signs, % SOY
Inciination 80 2o'; motion Retrogradc.
! apprehend that these elements do not
vary from the truth very materially; |
shall, however, continue my observations,
and ii discover any errors of considerable
amount, | shall correct them and give such
Information as may be interestlngto to persons
curious in celestial phenomenon.


PHILOMATH.


