Observations of the Moon, 1670 - 1693
Scope and Contents
Observations and computations of the Moon for 1623-1693, with laws to find the generation of a parabola, and associated sketches and equations. There are calculations of the Moon's place by the 'Tychowich Theory' and from Copernicus's observations. There is also an undated Latin account of a comet, from which the trajectory and orbit of Halley's Comet is deduced.
Dates
- 1670 - 1693
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Latin
Former / Other Reference
A1/115
Finding aid date
2005-10-31 13:46:01+00:00
Creator
- From the Series: Halley, Edmond, 1656 - 1742 (astronomer) (Person)
Repository Details
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