Zenith sector observations, 1749 - 1760
Scope and Contents
A working copy of observations made with a zenith sector, received by Nevil Maskelyne from Mr W. Wales, 11 March 1770. The volume includes a Latin piece on the orbits of Jupiter's satellites, and contains adjustments to the telescope and observational method.
Dates
- Creation: 1749 - 1760
Creator
- From the Series: Bradley, James, 1692 - 1762 (astronomer) (Person)
- From the Series: Bliss, Nathaniel, 1700 - 1764 (astronomer) (Person)
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Latin
Former / Other Reference
A1/201
Finding aid date
2005-11-01 16:11:50+00:00
Repository Details
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