Calculations of stellar positions, 1753 - 1811
Scope and Contents
Various calculations from observations, primarily of the stars.
1. Mean right ascensions and north polar distances of the stars compared to the comet of 1807-1808.
2. Table of the position of the comet of 1807-1808 by Dr Brinkby.
3. Calculations of refractions of the stars in James Bradley's observations, 1753-1762.
4. Computation for star corrections for several stars, 1808-1809.
5. Elements for star corrections for several stars, 1808-1809.
6. Elements of aberration in north polar distance for circumpolar stars.
7. Calculations for the Sun reduced to the solstice, 1809-1810.
8. Elements of the 1811 comet.
Dates
- Creation: 1753 - 1811
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
A1/365
Finding aid date
2005-11-04 14:32:25+00:00
Subject
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