First notes of mural arc observations, 1698 - 1708
Scope and Contents
'Diarium Observationum Coelestium' ('Journal of observations of the heavens'): first notes of observations with the mural arc, 18 March 1698 - 17 November 1702, with notes to 7 June 1708, mainly in Hodgson's hand, although Flamsteed and Thomas Weston's also appear, 187 folios. The volume includes notes about early letters (2v) and on magnetic variation (47v-48r), and tables of errors of the mural arc (180v-182v).
Dates
- Creation: 1698 - 1708
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
A1/27
Finding aid date
2005-10-19 15:22:47+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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