REPORTS FROM THE SECTIONS. 219 
4 OCTOBER, 1878. 
Mr. H. C. Russert, B.A., &., in the Chair. 
A paper was read from Mr. W. J. ‘hung te F.R.A.S., on 
star “ae and the separating power of telescopes. 
ron the results of the transit of 
pet observations published by Captain Tupman. 
1 NOVEMBER, 1878. 
Mr. H. C. Russert, B.A., &., in the Chair. 
A paper was read from Mr. Joun Tepssutt, F.R.A.S., Windsor, 
on ng . Geocentric Conjunction of Mars and Saturn on the Ist 
July, 1 
he C Curarrwan read a paper on the “ Mounting of large Object- 
glasses.” He also read a note on a new form of equatorial stand ; 
it was accompanied by a model and working drawings. e 
model was inspected by the meeting, and the plan proposed met 
with general approval. 
