Astronomical observations and commentary, 1690 - 1693
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
- 1690 - 1693
Conditions Governing Access
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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
Creator
- From the Series: Flamsteed, John, 1646 - 1719 (astronomer) (Person)
Repository Details
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