Computation of the Moon's place, 1771
Scope and Contents
Computations of the Moon's tabular longitude and latitude from Johann Mayer's tables and the 'Nautical Almanac', compared with observations throughout 1771. There are also mean times of the transits of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars and Venus during 1771.
Dates
- Creation: 1771
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
A1/375
Finding aid date
2005-11-04 14:37:13+00:00
Subject
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