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_ PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECTIONS. 379. 
On the Star Lacaille 2145. 
a, By Joun Tessurt, F.R.AS. 
te et before the Astronomical agg of the Royal Society of N.S. We, 
Y, 1881.] 
As I know our Chairman is especially interested in that depart- 
ment of astronomy which relates to double stars, I desire to draw 
his attention, and likewise that of the other members of the Sec- 
_ tion, to the star numbered 2145 in the Catalogue of Lacaille. en 
s star i is interesting both as a double and as a variable. It is to be ~ 
found in the catalogue co contained in Crossley, Gledhill, & Wilson's 
eatbook of Double Stars, but no hint is there given as to its 
§ 
> the power « ins ent, 
driven by clockwork, and the closeness of the components, 
i object for measurement. The following are 
Position—Angle. No. of Obs. Distance. No. of Obs. 
: 2 5 
12" 
10-1° 12 2°42 4 
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