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First notes of mural arc observations, 1694 - 1698

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 1/6

Scope and Contents

'Diarium Observationum Astronomicarum Coelestium' ('Journal of astronomical observations of the heavens'): first notes of observations with the mural arc, 18 January 1694 - 16 March 1698, mainly in the hands of the assistants Samuel Clowes and James Hodgson, though Flamsteed's also appears, 180 folios. There are entries noting visits by Peter the Great (160r, 164v) and other national and personal events (e.g. 24r, 39r, 176r). Inside the back cover is a signed statement by Isaac Newton.

Dates

  • Creation: 1694 - 1698

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

1 volume(s) (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

A1/26

Finding aid date

2005-10-19 15:22:27+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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