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ABSTRACT MINOR PLANETS IN 1880.—In the first half of the ensuing year three out of the four older minor planets, viz, _Ceres, Pallas_, and _Vesta_ will come into opposition while not far


from perihelion, and consequently their angular diameters and brightness will be about as great as they ever can be, thus:— Access through your institution Buy or subscribe This is a preview


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