Computation of the Sun's place, 1765 - 1766
Scope and Contents
Computations relating to the Sun, including those on the Sun's place using Johann Mayer's tables, 11 May 1765 - 29 April 1766, with reference to the obliquity of the ecliptic. There are calculations of the mean time of the transit of the Moon between 31 May 1765 and 28 April 1766, and on the Moon's longitude and latitude using Mayer's tables, 31 May - 19 November 1765. The calculations were made by William Bayly.
Dates
- Creation: 1765 - 1766
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
A1/373
Finding aid date
2005-11-04 14:35:56+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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