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Mr. Abbott read a paper entitled " Rome additional observations on 

 changes which have taken place in the Star 77 Argus, and its surrounding 

 Nebula." 



The paper was illustrated by drawings, showing the present appearance 

 of the star and nebula. Drawings of the same by 8ir J. Ilerschel in 

 1834, by Mr. Abbott in 1863 and 18G8, and by Lieutenant Herschel in 

 1869, were also exhibited, showing in a striking mauoer the great and 

 inexplicable changes which have taken place within a few years in this 

 very interesting object. 



Some conversational discussion having taken place, the usual votes of 

 thanks were accorded to Mr. Abbott and to the donors of the various pre- 

 sentations, and the proceedings terminated. 



