Lunar computations and tables
Scope and Contents
Lunar computations and tables, probably calculated by H. Breen. The volume includes works on parallactic inequality; tables for correcting and converting longitude and ecliptic north polar distance to right ascension and north polar distance; investigations, methods and computations in reducing observations of both limbs of the Moon; and solutions to lunar equations. The reductions relate to observations taken between 1751 and 1787. The volume is undated.
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
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Extent
1 volume(s) (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
C6/15
Finding aid date
2006-01-06 11:49:59+00:00
Subject
- Breen, Hugh, 1824 (astronomer) (Person)
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