Computation of Moon's place, 1753 - 1760
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/83
Scope and Contents
Computations by Charles Mason of the Moon's tabular longitude and comparison with observed longitude, 13 September 1750 - 2 November 1760, with remarks on how the computations were arrived at.
Dates
- Creation: 1753 - 1760
Creator
- From the Series: Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Management Group:
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
A1/385
Finding aid date
2005-11-04 16:15:46+00:00
Includes index.
Subject
Repository Details
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Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
all other enquiries: mss@lib.cam.ac.uk