Observations at Palermo, 1801
Scope and Contents
A fair copy of results of the observations of the 'new star' (Ceres) discovered at Palermo by Guiseppe Piazzi, 1 January 1801, translated from the original Italian by Antonio Parachinetti. The volume includes a table on the 'star's' position.
Dates
- Creation: 1801
Creator
- From the Series: Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732 - 1811 (astronomer and mathematician) (Person)
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Existence and Location of Copies
RGO 4/222 is a rough copy.
Finding aid date
2005-11-07 11:46:02+00:00
Subject
Repository Details
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