Mural arc stellar observations, 1695 - 1719
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
- 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
A1/43
Finding aid date
2005-10-19 15:58:33+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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