Computation of the Moon's place, 1762 - 1765
Scope and Contents
Computations of the Moon's place from observed right ascension and declination and from Johann Mayer's tables, 30 August - 27 December 1762, compiled by Reuben Burrows. There volume also includes computations for the mean time of the transits of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus and Mercury.
Dates
- Creation: 1762 - 1765
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
A1/372
Finding aid date
2005-11-04 14:35:37+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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