Catalogue of southern stars, 1700
Scope and Contents
An undated copy of Edmond Halley's catalogue of southern stars (206r-216r), differing from the published version [1679], with rough calculations relating mostly to eclipses (204v-205r, 217r-244r). The catalogue is undated, but the calculations refer to dates up to 1718. The writing is in Halley's hand.
Dates
- Creation: 1700
Creator
- From the Series: Flamsteed, John, 1646 - 1719 (astronomer) (Person)
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2005-10-26 13:57:52+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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