Annual parallax of fixed stars, 1807
Scope and Contents
A translation by Margaret Maskelyne of 'Enquiries of Guiseppe Piazzi respecting the annual parallax of some of the principal fixed stars', including 'calculations of the time of the fixed stars in declination'; observations of Aldebaran, Capella, Sirius, Procyon, Arcturus, Alpha Lyrae and Antares; and a summary of the observations.
Dates
- Creation: 1807
Creator
- From the Series: Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
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Extent
1 envelope(s) (1 envelope)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
A2/421G
Finding aid date
2005-11-07 11:22:49+00:00
Subject
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