Calculations and tables, 1703 - 1719
Scope and Contents
An untitled book of lunar and planetary calculations and tables, with some work on the Sun, 178 folios. There is a note about the receipt of a portrait of Tycho Brahe (9r), Latin quotations (178v), other personal notes (especially inside the back cover), and an index to the calculations (177v-178r). The writing is mostly in Flamsteed's hand, and contains parts where the handwriting is illegible. There are dates from 11 June 1703 to September 1719, but the volume may include some work slightly earlier and later than this.
Dates
- Creation: 1703 - 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
Latin
Former / Other Reference
A1/76
Finding aid date
2005-10-20 09:32:03+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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