Tables of the Moon, 1722 - 1760
Scope and Contents
A collection of tables, some computed by Halley but in the handwriting of James Bradley.
1. Table of observations for the right ascension of the Moon, 13 January 1722 - 4 December 1725.
2. Tables of the observed longitude of the Moon, 5 December 1725 - 11 April 1745.
3. Table of the observed longitude and latitude of the Moon, 7 June 1737 - 23 March 1747.
4. Right ascension, zenith distance, longitude and latitude of the Moon observed at Greenwich, 13 September 1750 - 1 September 1760.
Dates
- Creation: 1722 - 1760
Creator
- From the Series: Halley, Edmond, 1656 - 1742 (astronomer) (Person)
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
A1/122
Finding aid date
2005-10-31 13:50:31+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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