Calculations in trigonometry and central forces, 1748 - 1789
Scope and Contents
Various loose calculations, equations and diagrams, including a paper on elementary trigonometry and central forces, an unfinished table on the deviation of the stars in north polar distance common to all stars, star charts of the Pleiades, observations of principal stars and calculations using Lacaille's tables.
Dates
- Creation: 1748 - 1789
Creator
- From the Series: Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
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Extent
1 folder(s) (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
A2/417
Finding aid date
2005-11-07 09:36:31+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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