Stellar catalogue, 1750 - 1801
Scope and Contents
A Latin star catalogue giving the longitudes and latitudes of the principal stars, 1760; extracts of dates of James Bradley's observations with the mural quadrant; observations of the eclipses of Jupiter's satellites, 1750-1755; and a letter from J. Williams, Mile End, London, 11 November 1801, requesting clarification of some ambiguous elements, with a calculation on the ellipse on the reverse.
Dates
- Creation: 1750 - 1801
Creator
- From the Series: Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 folder(s) (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Latin
Former / Other Reference
A2/417
Finding aid date
2005-11-07 09:38:32+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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