First notes of mural arc observations, 1689 - 1712
Scope and Contents
'Fixarum planetarumque observationes Arcu Murali' ('Observations of the fixed stars and of the planets with the Mural Arc'), 10 September 1689 - 17 January 1691, with a note dated 5 November 1712, 115 folios. The writing is mainly in Abraham Sharp's hand, but those of Flamsteed and another author also appear. The volume includes notes on the pole star, errors of the mural arc (95v-97r), tables of Jupiter (98r-102r), notes on the tides (111v), and sketch portraits (3v, 81v, 113v).
Dates
- Creation: 1689 - 1712
Creator
- From the Series: Flamsteed, John, 1646 - 1719 (astronomer) (Person)
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
A1/24
Finding aid date
2005-10-19 15:21:23+00:00
Subject
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