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Computation of the Moon's place, 1774 - 1776

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/90

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

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

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Extent

1 volume(s) (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

A1/393

Finding aid date

2005-11-04 16:19:47+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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