Computation of the Moon's place, 1774 - 1776
Scope and Contents
Three volumes bound together of computations of the Moon's tabular longitude and latitude (apparently calculated from Johann Mayer's tables) compared with longitude and latitude from observations, 1 January 1775 - 30 December 1776, and a similar volume for 6 January - 29 December 1775. There are also computations of mean times of the Moon's meridian transit throughout 1776.
Dates
- Creation: 1774 - 1776
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
A1/393
Finding aid date
2005-11-04 16:19:47+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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