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Mural arc stellar observations, 1695 - 1719

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 1/23

Scope and Contents

'Zodiacus Britannicus', a compilation concerning the fixed stars, including a copy of observations made with the mural arc between November 1689 and April 1704, with related calculations and deduced places, 226 folios. Zodiacal constellations appear first (4v-87v), followed by others, often incomplete (88r-221v), and a table of the equation of time (224r). The volume was compiled by Flamsteed and John Hodgson, probably during 1695-1701, with additions up to 1719.

Dates

  • Creation: 1695 - 1719

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

A1/43

Finding aid date

2005-10-19 15:58:33+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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