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Book on nautical astronomy, 1774

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 4/288
Book on nautical astronomy
Book on nautical astronomy

Scope and Contents

A book concerning nautical astronomy, including finding longitude at sea by means of the Moon's distance from the fixed stars, illustrated by examples from 1774. The items include the astronomical observations of Willem Barents, 1596-1597; a comparative table of thermometer scales; and a list of flora.

Dates

  • Creation: 1774

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Management Group:

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Extent

1 notebook(s) (1 notebook (19 ff.))

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

A2/421P

Finding aid date

2005-11-07 15:06:24+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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