By re-creating Goodricke's observations, the two York students were able to conclude that he had observed from the eastern-most window of the second floor, looking south towards the Minster.
Prin re-crearea observațiilor lui Goodricke, cei doi studenți din York au putut să concludă că el observase de la fereastra cea mai estică de la etajul al doilea, privind spre sud, spre Minster.