Star catalogues, 1694 - 1712
Scope and Contents
Catalogues of the fixed stars and related material, in the hands of Flamsteed and James Hodgson, 171 folios. The front board is dated 1694, and the main sections were compiled in 1699, 1709 and 1696-1697, with an added note dated November 1712. The volume includes a copy of Flamsteed's 1686 catalogue of 130 principal fixed stars (129v-130v).
Dates
- Creation: 1694 - 1712
Creator
- From the Series: Flamsteed, John, 1646 - 1719 (astronomer) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
A1/45
Finding aid date
2005-10-19 16:01:10+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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