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Meridian transits, 1756 - 1802

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/118

Scope and Contents

Unbound proof sheets of James Bradley's observed transits of the Sun, planets and fixed stars over the meridian, 5 January 1756 - 16 July 1762, and observed meridional distances of the fixed stars and planets from the zenith, 7 January 1756 - 13 October 1783. The proof sheets were calculated and corrected by Abram Robertson at Oxford, 1800-1802

Dates

  • 1756 - 1802

Conditions Governing Access

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Extent

1 volume(s) (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

A2/413

Bibliography

The volume's contents were published in 1805.

Finding aid date

2005-11-07 09:27:45+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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