Sextant observations, 1782
Scope and Contents
An undated compilation of observations made between September 1676 and February 1681, in Flamsteed's hand, 113 folios. The volume includes observations of stars in zodiacal (5r-44r) and other constellations (45r-82v), and of comets, 1677-1681 (83v-85v), and planets (87r-108v). There is also a diagram of the sextant (4rv), a letter from Thomas Hill (86r), and a note on parallax (96r).
Dates
- Creation: 1782
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
A1/39
Finding aid date
2005-10-19 15:53:06+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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