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Theories of the Sun, Moon and planets, 1859 - 1861

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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/83

Scope and Contents

Theories and other items on the Sun, Moon and planets, including H.A.E.A. Fayé's papers on solar atmosphere; correspondence from M. Pontecoulant, J.C. Adams, P.A. Hansen and C.E. Delaunay on the Moon's secular acceleration; a printed copy of J.C. Adams' tables of the Moon's parallax; charts of the Moon's diameter from observations with the altazimuth, 1848-1859; letters from U.J.J. Le Verrier, H.A.E.A. Fayé, M. Ballot and E.C. Herrick of America on a supposed planet 'interior' to Mercury; and other correspondence on solar and lunar tables and theories.

Dates

  • 1859 - 1861

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

Former / Other Reference

L1/13

Finding aid date

2006-01-03 10:57:45+00:00

Includes index.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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