Problem on finding the longitude
File
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/218
Scope and Contents
'A problem proposed by Dr Halley' on finding longitude, and the course steered, with its attached solution. The author and date of the piece are not known.
Creator
- From the Series: Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Management Group:
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Extent
1 envelope(s) (1 envelope)
Language of Materials
English
Finding aid date
2005-11-07 11:44:48+00:00
Includes index.
Subject
Repository Details
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Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
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