William, IV, 1532 - 1592 (landgrave of Hesse)
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Star, planetary and lunar catalogues, 1720
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 1/28
Scope and Contents
A copy of star catalogues by Ulug Beigh, Tycho, William of Hesse and Johann Hevelius (3r-22v), with Flamsteed's own tables of the planets (33r-40r), and of the Moon (40r-46v), 48 folios. The volume is undated, but there is reference to observations made by Flamsteed between January 1690 and August 1719. The writing is in various hands, with some alterations by Flamsteed.
Dates:
1720
Conditions Governing Access:
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