Computations for the Sun and Moon, 1765 - 1767
Scope and Contents
Computations of the positions of the Moon and Sun.
1. Computation of Moon's tabular place, 20 November 1765 - 29 April 1766.
2. Cosine and tangent tables.
3. Computations and calculations of the equinoxes, 1766-1767.
4. Reduction of the apparent time of the Sun's passing the meridian to mean time.
5. Sun's position computed from Johann Mayer's tables, 8 May 1766 - 10 May 1767.
6. Moon's position computed from Mayer's tables, 14 May 1766 - 18 December 1766.
Dates
- Creation: 1765 - 1767
Creator
- From the Series: Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
A1/344
Finding aid date
2005-11-04 14:21:06+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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