Compilation of observations, 1679
Scope and Contents
An untitled collection of observations made between June 1666 and January 1678, in the hands of Flamsteed and Thomas Smith, 128 folios. The volume includes work on the Pleiades (5r-7r), lunar and solar diameters (9r-25v), sunspots (29r-36r), stars (including the Pole Star) and planets (39r-98v), the Moon (104r-118r, 124r), and a comet (122rv).
Dates
- Creation: 1679
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
A1/32
Finding aid date
2005-10-19 15:27:04+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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