Satellites of the Georgium Sidus, &c. 51 
Feb. 13. Supposed 3d, 4th, and 3th satellites proved stars the 
ifith. 
Feb. 16. A 3d satellite proved a star the 17th. 
Feb. 19. Supposed 3d and 4th satellites were proved to be 
stars the same evening, by being left in their places, while the 
planet was moving on. 
Feb. 22. The supposed 3d and 4th of the 19th were seen 
remaining in their former places ; and new 3d, 4th, and 5th 
satellites were marked ; but these were lost through bad wea- 
ther, which lasted till March 4. 
March 5. A supposed 3d satellite proved to be a star the 7th. 
March 7. The position of a 3d was taken, and a 4th also 
marked ; but March 8 they were both proved to be fixed stars. 
October 20. A very small star was seen near the planet, but 
lost, for want of opportunity to account for it. 
March 13, 1789. The positions of 3d and 4th satellites were 
taken, but the 14th they were found to be stars. 
March 16. Supposed 3d and 4th satellites were well laid 
down, but March 20 were found to be stars. 
March 2 6. The places of supposed 3d and 4th satellites were 
ascertained, but no opportunity could be had of deciding whe- 
ther they were stars or satellites. 
Dec. 15. A supposed 3d satellite was accurately delineated, 
but proved to be a star the 16th. 
Observations. 
“ Jan. 18, 1790. 6 h 5i'.* A supposed 3d satellite is about 
* All the times have been corrected so as to be true, sidereal ; but are only given 
here to the nearest minute. 
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