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HISTOKY OF ASTRONOMY. 



PHILADELPHIA HIGH-SCHOOL OBSEBVATOEY. 



erection of an observatory to be attached to the school, 

 and that the use of astronomical instruments should be 

 taught as a regular branch of study. The committee 

 unanimously adopted the suggestion, and placed the 

 erection of the observatory and furnishing the instru- 

 ments under the care of Mr. Justice. The Controllers 

 placed at the disposal of the committee the sum of $5000 

 to furnish the observatory. In accordance with the ad- 

 vice of Mr. Sears C. "Walker, it was decided to order the in- 

 struments from Munich, in preference to London or Paris. 



