Skip to main content

Astronomical observations and commentary, 1690 - 1693

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 1/73

Scope and Contents

Copies of astronomical papers by G.C. Eimmart and Christoph Arnold of 1690-1693, 15 folios. There are Latin notes and diagrams concerning a solar eclipse observed by Eimmart at Nuremberg, 23 June 1693 (1r-12r); a description of a transit of Mercury and other work by Arnold, 1690-1691; and a translation of a letter by Arnold, 1690. The copies are undated, but are roughly contemporary. The handwriting has not been identified.

Dates

  • Creation: 1690 - 1693

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Extent

1 folder(s) (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Latin

Former / Other Reference

A1/93

Existence and Location of Originals

The original of Christoph Arnold's letter is RGO 1/69C, 108r-109r.

Existence and Location of Copies

RGO 36/4/2 is a microfilm of these papers.

Finding aid date

2005-10-20 09:55:09+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

Contact:
Cambridge University Library
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom