Burrow, Reuben, 1747 - 1792 (mathematician and orientalist)
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Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
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Computation of the Moon's place, 1758 - 1763
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/70
Scope and Contents
Computations by Reuben Burrows of the Moon's longitude and latitude from Johann Mayer's tables and from observed right ascension and north polar distance, 28 May 1758 and 5 September 1762 to 15 November 1763.
Dates:
1758 - 1763
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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Computation of the Moon's place, 1762 - 1765
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/71
Scope and Contents
Computations of the Moon's place from observed right ascension and declination and from Johann Mayer's tables, 30 August - 27 December 1762, compiled by Reuben Burrows. There volume also includes computations for the mean time of the transits of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus and Mercury.
Dates:
1762 - 1765
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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Computations for the Sun, Moon and planets, 1762 - 1765
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/41
Scope and Contents
Computations of the positions of the Sun, Moon and planets. The calculations were performed by Reuben Burrow between 24 August 1762 and 3 March 1765. 1. Sun's declination and obliquity.2. Computation of the Sun's longitude and latitude from right ascension and declination as compared with 'Connaissance des Temps'.3. Computation of the Sun's longitude from Johann Mayer's tables.4. Mean times of the meridian transits of the Moon.5. Mean times of the...
Dates:
1762 - 1765
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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Computations for the Sun, Moon and planets, 1762 - 1768
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/42
Scope and Contents
Computations of the positions of the Sun, Moon and planets performed by William Bayly and Reuben Burrow from observations taken when Nathaniel Bliss was Astronomer Royal.1. The Sun's right ascension and declination, clock errors, and longitude and latitude derived from observations and Johann Mayer's tables for 11 May 1765 to 10 May 1767.2. Moon's right ascension and declination, clock errors, and longitude and latitude derived from observations and Mayer's tables for 31 May...
Dates:
1762 - 1768
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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Quadrant and zenith sector observations, 1765 - 1786
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/28
Scope and Contents
A rough copy of quadrant and zenith sector observations of major stars. The volume begins with a list of Maskelyne's assistants and a note on days on which each star was observed with the quadrant, 1765-1776. The book deals at length with quadrant observations from 7 May 1765 to 30 December 1785, mentioning tests on John Bird's thermometer and adjustments and alterations to observational technique. There are zenith sector observations for the years 1768-1769 and 1776-1777; observed distances...
Dates:
1765 - 1786
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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