Astronomy and Meteorology. 141 
a 6 log. A. 
1863, Dec. 1 Oh 33m 47s 2° 35%4 010884 
5 3 25 2.4)" 012112 
f 9 89 29 2 62°0 0'13349 
13 42 68 + eho | 014589 
17 46 52 $° 91% 015821 
pe | 61 8 8 40°9 017048 
25 O 55 44 +4 2°47 0°18255 
The correction to be applied to this ephemeris, Nov. 11th, was 
4s Ad.= +03. 
This agreement is very close, considering the fact that the elements 
were derived from observations made during only the nine days follow- 
ing the date of the discovery. 
n several evenings I have made careful estimates of the magnitude 
of the planet by comparing it with stars of nearly the same brilliancy in 
its vicinity, and adopting Argelander’s scale. 
Date, Mag. Date. Mag. 
Sept. 14, 9°50 Oct. 12, 9°50 
26, 9°50 23, 9°20 
28, 9°50 28, 9°25 
Oct. 10, 9°25 31, 9°25 
ii, 9°50 Nov. 3, 9°20 
Reducing these estimates to Oct. 10th, and taking the mean, giving 
the estimates equal weights, we find, 
ct. 10th, magnitude = 9°3. 
According to the elements already obtained, adopting this determina- 
tion for Oct. 10th, the mean opposition magnitude of the planet, M= 
10°37, and the magnitude when the planet is in opposition will vary 
between the limits 9°0 and 1174. . 
The planet therefore ranks among the brighter members of the Aster- 
oid Group, and it is probable that the final determination will indicate 
that it is brighter than results as above. 
MerroroLogy— 
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extensive arrangements were made this year for watching for shooting 
stars on the nights near Nov. 13th. A circular was issued by the Com- 
mittee on Meteors of the Connecticut Academy, and one by Mr. Robert 
Brown, Jr., of Cincinnati, inviting the codperation of observers. These 
invitations were heartily responded to throughout the country. 
former arranged for observations on one night, Nov. 13-14th, the latter on 
ree successive nights. The reported results are very gratifying. They 
show distinctly that there was a larger number of meteors to be seen 
Nov. 13-14th than on ordinary nights, and also than have been seen on 
the corresponding night of years immediately eding. A ti 
from Leo is also very distinctly shown. Sip dame Y at nearly every 
station whose latitude is.greater than that of New Yor! the clouds and 
rain prevented successful observation. The following is a brief account 
of observations made. j 
(1.) Lieut. Gilliss, of the U. 8. Naval Observatory at Washington, com- 
municates to the editors of this Journal observations on 213 shooting 
