28 M. Beisel on the Declination i>j' thcjixed Star^. 



first for 1820 is exti-acted from the new observations con- 

 tinued to the end of 1821. The other for 1815 has been very 

 correctly calculated by Messrs. Rosenberger and Schercke. 

 from the whole of my observations with Gary's circle, by means 

 of mv new t;ibles of refraction. 



In order to show how other observations coincide with those 

 of mine for 1820, I here give a comparison of the same: of 

 tlie two tables of Pond, the first is the well-known Standard 

 Catalogue* , and the other to be found in the Nautical Al- 

 manack for 1821. 



* It would be desirable to know which, of the numerous catalogues tliat 

 have issued from the Observatory at Greenwich, is entitled to this cele- 

 brated distinction, — Edit. 



