Moon's observed place, 1750 - 1760
Scope and Contents
Calculations and arguments for computing the Moon's tabular place, 13 September 1750 - 31 December 1759, with many calculations apparently on lunar equations. There are also tables on the longitude equations of the Moon, 29 September 1759 - 2 November 1760, and the latitude equations of the Moon, 1 January - 2 November 1760, calculated by Charles Mason.
Dates
- Creation: 1750 - 1760
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
A1/381
Finding aid date
2005-11-04 16:13:57+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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