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Theories of the Moon and planets, 1849 - 1852

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/80

Scope and Contents

Theories and ancient observations of the Moon and planets, including Mr Templeton's computations of many numbers in the expansion of R; J.F. Encke's paper on a new method of computing planet perturbation; a portrait and map of the Moon, with papers relating to the theory of the Moon, including letters from P.A. Hansen; correspondence concerning an Admiralty grant to P.A. Hansen for the compilation of lunar tables, with a letter from H.C. Schumacher; a letter, in Italian, from E. Nascio containing lunar calculations; notes of errors in the intervals of wires used in planetary and lunar reductions, 5 October 1763 - 2 September 1764; H. Breen's corrections of the elements of the orbit of Mars; and correspondence with J.C. Adams and R. Sheepshanks about the publication of new planetary theories and tables.

Dates

  • 1849 - 1852

Conditions Governing Access

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 volume(s) (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Italian

Former / Other Reference

L1/6

Finding aid date

2006-01-03 10:57:35+00:00

Includes index.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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