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First notes of mural arc observations, 1698 - 1708

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 1/7

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

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

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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

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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