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James Melville Gilliss

James Melville Gilliss was an astronomer, United States naval officer and founder of the United States Naval Observatory.

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The U.S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere, During the Years 1849-'50-'51-'52
The U.S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere, During the Years 1849-'50-'51-'52
James Melville Gilliss, United States Naval Astronomical Expedition, 1849-1852
Meteorological Observations in the Arctic Seas
Meteorological Observations in the Arctic Seas
Elias Loomis, Elisha Kent Kane, Thomas Mayo Brewer, James Melville Gilliss, John Lawrence LeConte, August Sonntag
Observations to Determine the Solar Parallax
Observations to Determine the Solar Parallax
James Melville Gilliss
Astronomical Observations Made at the U. S. Naval Observatory
Astronomical Observations Made at the U. S. Naval Observatory
James Melville Gilliss
The U.S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere During the Years 1849,-50,-51,-52
The U.S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphere During the Years 1849,-50,-51,-52
James Melville Gilliss
The U.S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphre, During the Years 1849-50-51-52
The U.S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemisphre, During the Years 1849-50-51-52
James Melville Gilliss

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