Kepler, Johann, 1571 - 1630 (astronomer and mathematician)
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Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
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Calculations, observations and tables, 1680 - 1725
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 2/9
Scope and Contents
Various calculations and observations, with tables of the Sun, Moon and planets.1. Laws of reduction.2. Laws on numeration.3. Laws on addition.4. Laws on addition of weight.5. Laws on subtraction.6. Multiplication tables.7. Laws on multiplication.8. Laws on division.9. Sketch of the paths of unknown comets.10. Calculations for a comet of 1661.11. Observations of comets, 1661-1679.12. Calibrated...
Dates:
1680 - 1725
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Papers on comets, 1723 - 1759
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 3/43/6
Scope and Contents
Papers on comets and other subjects.1. 'Observations upon the Comets that appeared in the months of September and October 1757', with reference to unnamed stars and observational technique, including an acknowledgement to Dr Smith's three volumes on optics.2. Observations to ascertain the 1757 comet's right ascension, its position relative to the Earth and other stars, and its declination, with attendant calculations.3. Table of observations of the 1759...
Dates:
1723 - 1759
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Script for 'The Night Sky in October', 1954-10
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 45/291
Scope and Contents
A copy of Porter's script for 'The Night Sky in October' on cycles in nature and astronomy; Jupiter in Gemini below Castor and Pollux, its retrograde motion and opposition, and the three-fold conjunction with Uranus; finding Uranus in the night sky, the achievement of William Herschel, and the close conjunction of Jupiter and Uranus on 10 May 1955; Mercury, Venus and Saturn not visible, and the rising and setting of Mars at the time of a summer opposition; ancient astronomy and epicycles,...
Dates:
1954-10
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Tables of Jupiter's motion, 1700 - 1703
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 1/48/K
Scope and Contents
'Tabulae' of Jupiter's motion compiled from work by William Bossley, with similar tables for Mars compiled from Johann Kepler's work. The volume's contents are undated, but originate from c. 1700, with a note of c. 1703. The writing is in Flamsteed's hand.
Dates:
1700 - 1703
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).